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SUMMARY:Bird Trivia with Audubon Rockies and Cornell Lab
DESCRIPTION:In February\, Audubon Rockies teams up with Cornell Lab for their trivia competition. Celebrate the season of love with Audubon Rockies and Project FeederWatch during a fun night of virtual bird trivia! Connect with fellow bird lovers\, learn more about our programs\, test your bird knowledge\, and get to know a few “lovey-dovey” birds along the way. \nRegister
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/bird-trivia-with-audubon-rockies-and-cornell-lab/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Chat with Audubon Rockies\, Zach Hutchinson
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist Chat\, A Bird Q&A\, continues this month on February 19. Submit a question about birds to get expert answers and advice from Audubon Rockies Community Science Coordinator Zach Hutchinson during a live Zoom event. No questions right now? No problem! You’re welcome to join just to listen in.  \nSign up
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/naturalist-chat-with-audubon-rockies-zach-hutchinson/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260218T200000
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:LET IT SNOW!!  The in person option for this evening has been cancelled.  Please join us on Zoom at 6:30 using the link below. \nOn Wednesday\, February 18\, to get us excited about the annual Crane Festival in Monte Vista\, Colorado\, we have invited local photographer and member of the Pagosa Springs Photography Club\, Doug Coombs\, to share his beautiful images of sandhill cranes. Coombs is well known to photographers regionally with a portfolio including images from around the world.  His program will include images from national wildlife refuges spanning Bosque del Apache in New Mexico to Monte Vista in the San Luis Valley of Colorado.  Bosque del Apache and nearby Ladd S Gordon wildlife areas in New Mexico are renowned for their opportunities to see and photograph many species of birds and other wildlife\, but Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese in particular. These over-wintering species can put on a remarkable show when they lift off from the ponds at the Refuges around sunrise.  Doug has traveled to these areas for many years to photograph these amazing sights\, and will share his knowledge of when to visit\, where to photograph\, and other tips; along with many of his outstanding photos from these Refuges.  Prior to moving to Pagosa Springs\, Coombs worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and was active with the Los Alamos Photography Club.   You can learn more about his work on his website\, dougsview.com.  \n  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84077852369?pwd=RczTEstrFajAyXS0ePsMbzvSC8wWiZ.1 \nMeeting ID: 840 7785 2369\nPasscode: 449844\nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,84077852369#\,\,\,\,*449844# US\n+12532158782\,\,84077852369#\,\,\,\,*449844# US (Tacoma)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/february-chapter-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Great Backyard Bird Count\, four days in February when the world comes together for the love of birds\, a global event organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada.  Beginning on Friday\, February 13\, and extending through Monday\, February 16\, you can participate by counting birds for as little as 15 minutes or for as long as you like wherever you are and then entering your observations on http://ebird.org.  For more information on the count visit https://www.birdcount.org/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
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SUMMARY:January Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Weminuche Audubon Society invites everyone to join us for our monthly meeting on Wednesday\, January 21 st at the Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis Street. The January program on Birds and Energy will be presented by Martin Ogle\, who has been a naturalist and energy educator for over 40 years. Birds are full of energy—literally and figuratively! With the highest body temperatures of all animals\, remarkable adaptations\, and awe-inspiring migrations\, they have much to teach us about energy. Martin will provide a fascinating exploration of avian life through the lens of energy . . . and vice versa!  Discover how the National Audubon Society is connecting energy\, birds\, climate change and other concerns of our day.  Learn also about the myriad of energy-related adaptations exhibited by birds and new ways we are lessening the impact of human energy systems on birds. To learn more about Martin’s work\, visit his website\, describing the non-profit he recently created called Geo\nsapiens\, at  https://www.geosapiens.org/ \nMeeting attendees are asked to enter through the entrance off of the parking lot on the east side of the church building. Doors will open at 6:00 pm for a time of socializing\, with the formal program beginning at 6:30 pm. Donations of non-perishable\nfood items to support the CUMC food bank are encouraged and greatly appreciated. This presentation will also be available on-line. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person\, use the following link to join on Zoom. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84077852369?pwd=RczTEstrFajAyXS0ePsMbzvSC8wWiZ.1\n\nMeeting ID: 840 7785 2369\nPasscode: 449844\nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,84077852369#\,\,\,\,*449844# US\n+12532158782\,\,84077852369#\,\,\,\,*449844# US (Tacoma)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/january-chapter-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Plan to join us on Sunday\, December 14\, for National Audubon’s 126th annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC).  This will mark the 15th year of data contributions from the Pagosa Springs area in the count organized by Weminuche Audubon Society.  Some of our area bird lovers have taken part in all of these local counts.If a major storm cancels the count on the 14th\, we will hold it on December 20. The Christmas Bird Count is the longest running citizen science census of early winter birds in the Western Hemisphere.  The CBC provides critical data on bird populations which is widely used in predicting trends and in protecting species in declines.  Our count follows established protocols for documenting all birds detected within a 15 mile diameter circle\, divided into 8 zones\, which is centered at the transfer station on Trujillo Rd. \nWe encourage participation by bird enthusiasts of all skill levels to join in the fun. Visitors to Pagosa are always welcome to join us.  You may join a team to count birds in one of the designated zones.  If you live within the count circle area\, you can join from home by counting birds at your feeders\, or by welcoming us onto your property to count the birds we see. \nParticipants will tally the results of our count on Wednesday\, December 17\, at the Methodist Church hall on Lewis St.  This will be a potluck dinner\, always a fun time. \nTeams are forming now and we need your help to conduct a successful census.To get involved\, send us an email\, weminucheaudubon@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/christmas-bird-count-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T200000
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SUMMARY:Winter Birds Class
DESCRIPTION:The last class prior to the Christmas Bird Count and presented by Audubon Rockies Community Naturalist\, Keith Bruno\, will cover raptors and the protocols established by National Audubon to be used on count day. \nWe always have a fun time at these classes and hope that you can join us in person. Audience participation is encouraged.  Come early to sign up for the count and share a treat.  Class will start promptly at 6:00 and end by 8:00. We meet at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St.  Please enter through the door off the parking lot.  A donation of non-perishable food for the church food bank is appreciated. If you can’t join us in person\, use the following link to join on Zoom \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/99761386595?pwd=y0BIpXkgesNmCV3v8BBJl6ULppyLhJ.1\n\nMeeting ID: 997 6138 6595\nPasscode: 748626\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,99761386595#\,\,\,\,*748626# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,99761386595#\,\,\,\,*748626# US (San Jose)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/winter-birds-class-2/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T200000
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UID:3840-1764784800-1764792000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Birds Class
DESCRIPTION:Due to our continuing snowfall and poor road conditions\, we will not be meeting at the church this evening.  The class will be presented on Zoom only. \nThis second of 3 bird identification classes in preparation for the Christmas Bird Count will cover songbirds.  Learn to differentiate those tricky little brown birds.  Audience participation is encouraged. \nIf you are planning to join in the Christmas Bird Count on the 14th\, please send us an email and we will sign you up.  weminuche.audubon@gmail.com \nYou can join us on Zoom using the following link: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82950214329?pwd=D8m3SyR09jb5nbGYbfJazHyIihNq5f.1 \nMeeting ID: 829 5021 4329\nPasscode: 435323\nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,82950214329#\,\,\,\,*435323# US\n+12532158782\,\,82950214329#\,\,\,\,*435323# US (Tacoma)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/winter-birds-class/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20251108T181740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T181740Z
UID:3836-1763665200-1763668800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Audubon After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bird Story Hour: Beyond Turkey on November 20 to hear about amazing birds that share their family tree with the turkey! Conservation photographer Dave Showalter and Audubon Rockies Executive Director Alison Holloran will team up with the After Dark crew to share stories about grouse\, ptarmigans\, and other fascinating landfowl of the Rockies. Register
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/audubon-after-dark/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20251108T182034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T182034Z
UID:3838-1763638200-1763641800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bird Questions Answered!
DESCRIPTION:How do I attract birds to my yard? How can I identify owls in flight? Is bird migration triggered by instinct or climate? If you have a question about birds\, bring it to Naturalist Chat\, A Bird Q&A! Join Community Science Coordinator Zach Hutchinson as he answers audience questions about birds. The next event is Thursday\, November 20. Sign up
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/bird-questions-answered/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20251108T180840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T154444Z
UID:3830-1763575200-1763582400@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:November Bird ID Class
DESCRIPTION:Already November and that means we’re thinking Christmas\, Christmas Bird Count that is\, and hope that you are also.  Recently our lakes have been hosting large numbers of birds\, some returning from northern breeding grounds. To get us in the spirit and ready to identify birds on Count Day\, December 14\, we are once again excited to offer three “Winter Birds 101” classes.The first class\, offered by Keith Bruno on November 19\, will cover waterfowl\, in time to go out and practice our identification skills at local lakes before they freeze over. Come and join the fun when we attempt to remember how to tell those female ducks apart!  The amount of open water on count day always makes a big difference in bird numbers that we report.\nAdditional classes covering songbirds and raptors\, protocols of the count\, and why our numbers matter will be held on December 3 and December 10.  Audience participation is encouraged during these classes.\nClasses will begin promptly at 6:00 PM and end by 8:00 PM.  Come early to share a treat before we get started. The public is invited to join us at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St. Please enter through the side door off the parking lot or let us know to open the main door for handicap entry.  In appreciation for our meeting space\, we welcome donations of non-perishable food or cash for the church food bank. These food bank donations are especially vital this year. According to an article in the Pagosa Sun\, the greatest need is for cash to be used by the Food Banks to purchase perishables.\nIf you are unable to join us in person\, use the following link to join on Zoom. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85427553781?pwd=q5FyR7tG76NxIwN80PPP4lRcbU1cyw.1 \nMeeting ID: 854 2755 3781\nPasscode: 297730\nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,85427553781#\,\,\,\,*297730# US\n+16699006833\,\,85427553781#\,\,\,\,*297730# US (San Jose)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/november-bird-id-class/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20251108T181130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T181130Z
UID:3832-1762972200-1762977600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Photo Club Presentation on Bosque del Apache
DESCRIPTION:The November meeting of the Pagosa Springs Photography Club will be held on Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025\, at 6:00 p.m.  The Club meets in the Community United Methodist Church at 434 Lewis Street in Pagosa Springs. The program will start at 6:30 p.m.\, but feel free to arrive anytime after 6 p.m. to socialize. Photography Club meetings are open to the public. Please use the side door near the parking lot to enter.\nOur speaker this month will be Club member Doug Coombs. Doug will present a program on Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Bosque del Apache and nearby Ladd S Gordon wildlife areas in New Mexico are renowned for their opportunities to see and photograph many species of birds and other wildlife\, but Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese in particular. These over-wintering species can put on a remarkable show when they lift off from the ponds at\nthe Refuges around sunrise. Doug has traveled to these areas for quite a few years to photograph these amazing sights\, and will share his knowledge of when to visit\, where to photograph\, and other tips; along with many of his outstanding photos from these Refuges.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/photo-club-presentation-on-bosque-del-apache/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20251010T010056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T010317Z
UID:3826-1760140800-1760227199@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:October Big Day/Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Two fall events that celebrate birds occur this week on Saturday\, October 11\, and you can participate.  October Big Day brings together people who care about birds and contribute to the effort to understand how bird populations are faring worldwide. Every year the number of participants increases. The spring counterpart to this event\, held in May\, was tallied by 1.8 million birders from 204 countries\, showcasing how the love of birds can unite people worldwide.  Adding to this important dataset is easy.  Simply list the bird species and numbers of each that you see in any location and enter your data on ebird.org. You may count for as little as ten minutes anytime between midnight and midnight on the 11th to participate. Count birds at your home or submit a list from your favorite location to watch birds. Every bird counts.  If you are new to ebird\, visit ebird.org to learn how to set up an account \nAlso celebrated on October 11 is World Migratory Bird Day.The theme of this year’s Migratory Bird Days is Shared Spaces. This movement is dedicated to creating bird-friendly cities and communities.  Urban development and other human activities pose survival challenges to birds and other wildlife who share the earth with us. In addition to urging area officials and developers to utilize bird-friendly practices in new planning\, there are simple actions that we can take to protect birds.  Among them are; treating glass to prevent bird strikes\, planting native plants in your home space\, keeping cats indoors\, providing clean water all year\, eliminating pesticide use\, keeping skies dark at night\, and purchasing sustainably grown foods like shade-grown coffee that support birds where they winter.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/october-big-day-migratory-bird-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250709T003435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T003435Z
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SUMMARY:Birding at Chimney Rock National Monument
DESCRIPTION:This fun and casual 2-hour bird walk is led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. These outings will introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer at Chimney Rock National Monument. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Not recommended for young children. \nThis is a Chimney Rock event and a fee and advance reservation are required.  For information and to reserve a space visit\, https://www.chimneyrockco.org/birding/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birding-at-chimney-rock-national-monument-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250912T182225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T222949Z
UID:3811-1758132000-1758139200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September Chapter Meeting/Creating Backyard Habitat
DESCRIPTION:At our September meeting join in a discussion of actions we can take to help birds thrive.  We will brainstorm ways to create habitat for and protect the birds that visit our yards. Are bird strikes at your windows killing or injuring them?  Find out about proven methods you can use to stop these preventable deaths.\nThe conclusions of the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report\, produced by a partnership of scientific and conservation organizations\, show continued declines in American bird populations.  The National Audubon Society says that “ Key findings from the new report show that more than one-third of U.S. bird species are of high or moderate conservation concern…” Included in this list are birds that share the outdoor spaces where we live.\nCome with your suggestions and questions.  Our goal is to inspire us to take actions that collectively make a difference for birds and other wildlife. We welcome public participation at our meetings and events.\nWe hope to see you at our meeting on Wednesday\, September 17\, at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St.  We will gather at 6 PM for socializing  and the meeting will start at 6:30.  Please enter through the side door off the parking lot or let us know to open the main door for handicap entry.  In appreciation for our meeting space\, we welcome donations of non-perishable food for the church food bank.  Please use the following link to join us on Zoom if you are unable to attend in person. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85427553781?pwd=q5FyR7tG76NxIwN80PPP4lRcbU1cyw.1 \nMeeting ID: 854 2755 3781\nPasscode: 297730 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,85427553781#\,\,\,\,*297730# US\n+16699006833\,\,85427553781#\,\,\,\,*297730# US (San Jose)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/september-chapter-meeting-creating-backyard-habitat/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250818T171723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T171723Z
UID:3808-1756112400-1756393200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Educator Training for Elementary Age Programs/August 25 -28
DESCRIPTION:Can you spare some time to make a difference in the life of a child? Join our team of volunteer educators in helping to foster an appreciation of the natural world in area youth. Educators will lead regional student groups on field trips covering ecology themes at the beautiful Four Mile Ranch near Pagosa Springs from early-September to mid-October. Training and easy to follow lesson plans are provided. Commit to teaching 3 days or more depending on your availability. Watch this short video for a peek into the value of this program.   https://youtu.be/rKemm4cL2YQ?si=dCkFDMpEHiOAJqDR\nJoin new and returning volunteers at the following times.\nAugust 25th (9am-Noon) – Orientation @ the Ross Aragon Community Center on Hot Springs Blvd\, East Conference Room\nAugust 26th–28th (9am-3pm) – Training @ Four Mile Ranch (directions will be provided at Orientation on the 25th)  For more information contact keith.bruno@audubon.org
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/volunteer-educator-training-for-elementary-age-programs-august-25-28/
LOCATION:Hershey Fourmile Ranch\, Snowball Rd\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T003307Z
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SUMMARY:Birding At Chimney Rock National Monument
DESCRIPTION:This fun and casual 2-hour bird walk is led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. These outings will introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer at Chimney Rock National Monument. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Not recommended for young children. \nThis is a Chimney Rock event and a fee and advance reservation are required.  For information and to reserve a space visit\, https://www.chimneyrockco.org/birding/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birding-at-chimney-rock-national-monument-5/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock National Monument\, 3179 CO 151\, Chimney Rock\, CO\, 81121
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250818T170842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T170842Z
UID:3804-1755709200-1755774000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:August Camp Out Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The August meeting of the Weminuche Audubon Society will be very special – IT’S a CAMPOUT!  We’ve reserved the Blanco River Group Campground for one night – Wednesday\, August 20th. Bring your camper or tent and you are welcome to spend the night.  We are planning a pot-luck meal with lots of storytelling\, and more. We will have some hot dogs\, so bring a dish to share; your place settings; chairs; binoculars for a birding excursion; and if you have a pop-up canopy\, that might be helpful. You don’t need to stay overnight if you don’t want to – you can just drive on down for the meeting and head home when you are full and refreshed. Come when you can – we’ll plan on eating about 6:00 and festivities will proceed accordingly. \nWe’re working on plans for some good old-fashioned campfire singing too but without the fire!  If you have an appropriate instrument\, bring it along.  What kinds of stories will we tell – bird stories\, of course! If it rains\, we just may dance in it. \nTo find the Blanco River Group Campground\, drive South from Pagosa on Highway 84 for about 10 miles.  Cross the Green Bridge (Green Steel Bridge – can’t miss it).  A few hundred yards after crossing the bridge is a Forest Service Road to your left (east) – that’s the Blanco River Road.  Turn there – the campground is about 2.5 miles in at the end of the road. \nThe public is invited to join us for a relaxing time so bring your friends.  We are a welcoming group of people united by a love of nature. Please let us know if we can expect you\, weminuche.audubon@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/august-camp-out-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250818T171325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T171325Z
UID:3806-1755592200-1755703800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Four Mile Ranch Trail Days/August 19 and 20
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to help us get our outdoor education site at the beautiful Four Mile Ranch on Snowball Road ready to welcome students in September. These days are open to anyone and everyone interested in assisting. Essentially\, our goals will be to clear brush where needed along trails and in activity areas\, install trail signs\, install a remote toilet and privacy structure\, and unpack activity materials from Keith’s storage unit. Fun fun! As it tends to be warm at that point in August\, my hope would be to start around 8:30 and run till likely 3:30/4 with a break for lunch. Folks are welcome to come and go\, as their schedule allows! Contact Keith Bruno for more information and/or directions to the property. keith.bruno@audubon.org
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/four-mile-ranch-trail-days-august-19-and-20/
LOCATION:Hershey Fourmile Ranch\, Snowball Rd\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250809T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250709T003119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T003119Z
UID:3783-1754726400-1754733600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding At Chimney Rock National Monument
DESCRIPTION:This fun and casual 2-hour bird walk is led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. These outings will introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer at Chimney Rock National Monument. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Not recommended for young children. \nThis is a Chimney Rock event and a fee and advance reservation are required.  For information and to reserve a space visit\, https://www.chimneyrockco.org/birding/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birding-at-chimney-rock-national-monument-4/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock National Monument\, 3179 CO 151\, Chimney Rock\, CO\, 81121
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250802T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250519T155036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T155036Z
UID:3768-1754127000-1754143200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:August Plant Walk With Lake McCullough
DESCRIPTION:Explore Late Summer botanical bounty at high elevation when we look for Edible and Medicinal Plants at Wolf Creek Pass on Saturday\, August 2. Join us for a fun and educational ramble through the forest\, as we discover edible and medicinal native plants. The walks are free of charge! Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies are excited to sponsor these summer plant walks with certified herbalist\, Lake McCullough. \nIn order to handle increased popularity and demand for information about our local ecosystems\, we will be conducting two back-to-back plant walks at this location. The first tour will begin at 9:30 and run until 11:30. The second tour will begin at 11:45 and go until 1:45. There is a 15-person maximum on each walk. Please call McCullough ahead to reserve a space at 970-398-0923 and indicate which time slot you choose. McCullough’s knowledge and fun sense of humor have made these walks very popular and spaces fill quickly. We are fortunate that she shares her expertise with us. \nMeet at Forest Service Road 725 (Wolf Creek Road)\, on Wolf Creek Pass. From Pagosa Springs\, take Highway 160 east approximately 22 miles. The right-hand turn is marked with a small brown Forest Service sign reading “Junction Rd. 725.” The road slopes sharply down to the right\, after the turnoff. We will meet at the pullout at the base of the road\, and walk from there. Walk is about 2 miles roundtrip. Please be\nprepared for rocky trails and unpredictable weather\, and leave dogs at home. \nMake sure to visit Lake and Carolyn at Earthsense Herbals for a variety of handcrafted salves\, soaps\, lotions and bodycare items\, as well as medicinal teas and tinctures\, art and more.  They are open from Tuesday through Saturday at 144 Pagosa St. in downtown Pagosa Springs.  You may also shop their online store at https://www.earthsensepagosa.com/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/august-plant-walk-with-lake-mccullough/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250709T005039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T005250Z
UID:3799-1753815600-1753821000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Wetlands Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a free tour of discovery through the Riverwalk wetlands conservation area with trained naturalists from Pagosa Wetland Partners.  Learn about the resources and services this habitat provides and the forces at play that make them special. Tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours.  The 1.5 mile paved trail is wheel-chair accessible.  Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat and your curiosity.  Cameras and binoculars are a plus\, but no pets please. Tours are offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM\, weather dependent.  Advance registration is not required. Meet your guides at the Native Plants Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site in Centennial Park.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-wetlands-tour-16/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250726T093000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250709T004909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T004909Z
UID:3797-1753516800-1753522200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Wetlands Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a free tour of discovery through the Riverwalk wetlands conservation area with trained naturalists from Pagosa Wetland Partners.  Learn about the resources and services this habitat provides and the forces at play that make them special. Tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours.  The 1.5 mile paved trail is wheel-chair accessible.  Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat and your curiosity.  Cameras and binoculars are a plus\, but no pets please. Tours are offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM\, weather dependent.  Advance registration is not required. Meet your guides at the Native Plants Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site in Centennial Park.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-wetlands-tour-15/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250709T004750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T004750Z
UID:3795-1753210800-1753216200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Wetlands Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a free tour of discovery through the Riverwalk wetlands conservation area with trained naturalists from Pagosa Wetland Partners.  Learn about the resources and services this habitat provides and the forces at play that make them special. Tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours.  The 1.5 mile paved trail is wheel-chair accessible.  Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat and your curiosity.  Cameras and binoculars are a plus\, but no pets please. Tours are offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM\, weather dependent.  Advance registration is not required. Meet your guides at the Native Plants Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site in Centennial Park.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-wetlands-tour-14/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250719T093000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250709T004449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T004519Z
UID:3793-1752912000-1752917400@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Wetlands Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a free tour of discovery through the Riverwalk wetlands conservation area with trained naturalists from Pagosa Wetland Partners.  Learn about the resources and services this habitat provides and the forces at play that make them special. Tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours.  The 1.5 mile paved trail is wheel-chair accessible.  Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat and your curiosity.  Cameras and binoculars are a plus\, but no pets please. Tours are offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM\, weather dependent.  Advance registration is not required. Meet your guides at the Native Plants Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site in Centennial Park.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-wetlands-tour-13/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250709T001156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T233026Z
UID:3781-1752688800-1752696000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:July Chapter Meeting/Aquatic Insects
DESCRIPTION:At our July 16 meeting\, Patti Spindler will introduce us to the diversity of macroinvertebrate life that exists in our rivers\, streams\, wetlands\, ponds and lakes. Included are the insect forms found floating on the surface\, hiding under rocks or living on the bottom that fish and many birds rely on for food. We think that you will be amazed to discover how alive our waters are. \nThis is a topic of special interest to our members who have been documenting the nesting success of American dippers for the past 5 years.  These amazing songbirds dive in the river\, swim\, and walk along the bottom to forage for insects that live in healthy fast moving water.  Our volunteer educators who assist with fall environmental education classes at Four Mile ranch wade in the creek with elementary students to see what is living there.  We welcome this opportunity to increase our knowledge of aquatic life. \nPatti is a Pagosa resident and Audubon member who is a retired aquatic ecologist from Arizona. She now works as a consultant for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality\, where she worked on water quality standards\, stream and lake monitoring\, and macroinvertebrate bioassessments for the past 30 years. She will present some fun facts about aquatic insects and what bioassessments can tell us about the health of our rivers!  \nThe public is invited to join us for our meeting on Wednesday\, July 16\, at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St.  We will gather at 6 PM for socializing  and the meeting will start at 6:30.  Please enter through the side door off the parking lot or let us know to open the main door for handicap entry.  In appreciation for our meeting space\, we welcome donations of non-perishable food for the church food bank.  If you are unable to join us in person\, use the following link to join on Zoom at 6:30. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85427553781?pwd=q5FyR7tG76NxIwN80PPP4lRcbU1cyw.1 \nMeeting ID: 854 2755 3781\nPasscode: 297730\nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,85427553781#\,\,\,\,*297730# US\n+16699006833\,\,85427553781#\,\,\,\,*297730# US (San Jose)\nDial by your location\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US \nMeeting ID: 854 2755 3781\nPasscode: 297730 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdNROMJt1q
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/july-chapter-meeting-aquatic-insects/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250709T004315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T004315Z
UID:3791-1752606000-1752611400@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Wetlands Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a free tour of discovery through the Riverwalk wetlands conservation area with trained naturalists from Pagosa Wetland Partners.  Learn about the resources and services this habitat provides and the forces at play that make them special. Tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours.  The 1.5 mile paved trail is wheel-chair accessible.  Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat and your curiosity.  Cameras and binoculars are a plus\, but no pets please. Tours are offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM\, weather dependent.  Advance registration is not required. Meet your guides at the Native Plants Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site in Centennial Park.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-wetlands-tour-12/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250714T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250519T153101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T153815Z
UID:3763-1752485400-1752501600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:July Plant Walk with Lake McCullough
DESCRIPTION:Explore botany of the Continental Divide during peak wildflower season at the summit of Wolf Creek Pass in the second summer plant walk on Monday\, July 14.  Join us for a fun and educational ramble through the forest\, as we discover edible and medicinal native plants. The walks are free of charge! Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies are excited to sponsor these summer plant walks with certified herbalist\, Lake McCullough. \nIn order to handle increased popularity and demand for information about our local ecosystems\, we will be conducting two back-to-back plant walks at this location. The first tour will begin at 9:30 and run until 11:30. The second tour will begin at 11:45 and go until 1:45. There is a 15-person maximum on each walk. Please call McCullough ahead to reserve a space at 970-398-0923 and indicate which time slot you choose. McCullough’s knowledge and fun sense of humor have made these walks very popular and spaces fill quickly. We are fortunate that she shares her expertise with us. \nFrom Pagosa Springs\, take Highway 160 east roughly 23 miles to the top of Wolf Creek Pass. Take the first left after the Continental Divide pullout at the top of the pass\, onto Forest Service Road 402\, Lobo Overlook Road. There is a gravel lot directly off the highway where we will meet and walk up the road. Walk is about 2\nmiles roundtrip. Please be prepared for rocky trails and unpredictable weather\, and leave dogs at home. \nMake sure to visit Lake and Carolyn at Earthsense Herbals for a variety of handcrafted salves\, soaps\, lotions and bodycare items\, as well as medicinal teas and tinctures\, art and more.  They are open from Tuesday through Saturday at 144 Pagosa St. in downtown Pagosa Springs.  You may also shop their online store at https://www.earthsensepagosa.com/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/july-plant-walk-with-lake-mccullough/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250712T093000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250709T004113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T004113Z
UID:3789-1752307200-1752312600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Wetlands Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a free tour of discovery through the Riverwalk wetlands conservation area with trained naturalists from Pagosa Wetland Partners.  Learn about the resources and services this habitat provides and the forces at play that make them special. Tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours.  The 1.5 mile paved trail is wheel-chair accessible.  Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat and your curiosity.  Cameras and binoculars are a plus\, but no pets please. Tours are offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM\, weather dependent.  Advance registration is not required. Meet your guides at the Native Plants Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site in Centennial Park.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-wetlands-tour-11/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250621T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165742
CREATED:20250603T165435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T165435Z
UID:3774-1750492800-1750500000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding At Chimney Rock
DESCRIPTION:This fun and casual 2-hour bird walk is led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. These outings will introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer at Chimney Rock National Monument. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Not recommended for young children. \nThis is a Chimney Rock event and a fee and advance reservation are required.  For information and to reserve a space visit\, https://www.chimneyrockco.org/birding/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birding-at-chimney-rock-9/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock National Monument\, 3179 CO 151\, Chimney Rock\, CO\, 81121
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