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SUMMARY:Let's Go Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 28\, at 8 AM at the start of the road to the Blanco River Group Campground (CCC Campground)/ FS Rd 656.  This is a left turn off Hwy 84\, about 12 miles south of town.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/lets-go-birding/
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SUMMARY:Riverwatch Training with San Juan Mtn School
DESCRIPTION:We’ve been invited by the science teacher at San Juan Mountain School\, Andy Guinn\, to join his class to learn about their RiverWatch monitoring site on Wednesday\, May 25th. The class plans to head down to their nearby sampling site at the river at 1:30pm. Then\, once samples are collected\, we’ll return to the SJMS school (modular buildings on the north side of PSHS’s parking lot) at approximately 2:15pm for the actual water characteristic testing till 3:30pm.  Please RSVP to kbruno@audubon.org\nWe’ve discussed RiverWatch sampling as a chapter. This opportunity will be a great way to learn from the students and support their efforts\, as well as discuss how we can collaborate in the future with information learned about the San Juan River.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwatch-training-with-san-juan-mtn-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220518T183000
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SUMMARY:May Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:   At this time of year\, birds are singing their signature songs to advertise their presence\, attract a mate and defend nesting territories.  Identifying bird species by what we hear in addition to by what we see will be the topic of our meeting on Wednesday\, May 18 at 6:30 PM.  We will meet at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St.  Socializing and setup will take place beginning at 6:00 PM.         Audubon Rockies Community Naturalist\, Keith Bruno\, will lead us in learning the skills of birding by ear.  His lesson will focus on the songs of birds commonly encountered in our Forest Bird Monitoring citizen science project.  The fourth season of this study\, which documents bird species and numbers in selected areas of the National Forest\, will begin at the end of this month. Recognizing birds by what we hear is a valuable skill set in this study and in our bird survey in the HD mountains\,  and one that improves among our volunteers every year.\nAudubon meetings and activities are open to the public and we welcome your participation. We are seeking volunteers for our bird monitoring projects.  For more information and to add your name to the volunteer list\, email us at weminuche.audubon@gmail.com.                                                                                      In appreciation for our meeting place\, we welcome donations of non-perishable food to the Methodist Church food bank. \nThose unable to join in person may use the following link to join us on Zoom. \nTopic: WAS Chapter Meeting — Birding by Ear \nTime: May 18\, 2022 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/91656494777?pwd=QlJoQ3VucTVtQURjVklvL0FDQk1jdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 916 5649 4777\nPasscode: 043671\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,91656494777#\,\,\,\,*043671# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,91656494777#\,\,\,\,*043671# US (San Jose)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/may-chapter-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220523
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
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SUMMARY:Audubon Rockies Birdathon
DESCRIPTION:Take part in Birdathon Week and raise money to support large-scale conservation efforts that aim to reverse serious declines in bird populations.  Join a team or create your own to go birding during the week of May 15-22.  Create your fundraising page and ask friends and family to donate to the cause. Keith Bruno has created a team. We hope you’ll add to the Pagosa team numbers.  Use the following link for information and to register\nhttps://p2p.onecause.com/audubonbirdathon/event/audubon-rockies
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/audubon-rockies-birdathon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220514T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220514T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
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SUMMARY:Global Big Day Group Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join Charles Martinez for birding on the Riverwalk.  Meet near the domes in Centennial Park on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site.  All are welcome.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/global-big-day-group-birding/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
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SUMMARY:Global Big Day/Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of birding’s biggest team! Global Big Day is an annual celebration of the birds around you. No matter where you are\, join us virtually on 14 May\, help celebrate World Migratory Bird Day\, and share the birds you find with eBird. \nParticipating is easy—you can even be part of Global Big Day from home. If you can spare 5 or 10 minutes\, report your bird observations to eBird online or with our free eBird Mobile app. If you have more time\, submit several checklists of birds throughout the day. You never know what you might spot. Your observations help us better understand global bird populations through products like these animated abundance maps brought to you by eBird Science. \nLast year\, Global Big Day brought birders together virtually from more countries than ever before. More than 51\,000 people from 192 countries submitted 134\,000 checklists with eBird\, setting four new world records for a single day of birding. Will you help us surpass last year’s records? However you choose to participate\, please always put safety first and follow your local guidelines. \nHow to participate\n\nGet an eBird account: eBird is a worldwide bird checklist program used by millions of birders. It’s what allows us to compile everyone’s sightings into a single massive Global Big Day list—while at the same time collecting the data to help scientists better understand birds. Sign up here. It’s 100% free from start to finish.\nWatch birds on 14 May: It’s that simple. You don’t need to be a bird expert or go out all day long\, even 10 minutes of birding from home counts. Global Big Day runs from midnight to midnight in your local time zone. You can report what you find from anywhere in the world.\nEnter what you see and hear in eBird: You can enter your sightings via our website or download the free eBird Mobile app to make submitting lists even easier. Please enter your checklists before 17 May to be included in our initial results announcement.\n\nWatch the sightings roll in: During the day\, follow along with sightings from more than 170 countries in real-time on our Global Big Day page.\n\neBird Trip Reports on Global Big Day\nNEW this year! eBird Trip Reports are a great way to share where you went and the birds you found on Global Big Day. Simply create an eBird Trip Report for 14 May 2022. As you submit lists and upload media throughout the day\, they’ll be added to your report automatically. Send the trip report link to friends and family so they can follow along. (Learn more about eBird Trip Reports)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/global-big-day-migratory-bird-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220427T203000
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SUMMARY:Bat Walk
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome Mylea Bayless with Bat Conservation International who will instruct us in the use of our very own bat detector and welcome us into the society of bat ambassadors.  Some of you will remember her fun presentation to us at a past chapter meeting.\nWe will meet on Wednesday\, April 27\, at 6:30 PM in the Arts and Crafts room at the Community Center.  After training in use of the equipment\, we will head outside and see if we can locate bats flying overhead.\nCome and join us for a fun adventure.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/bat-walk/
LOCATION:Ross Aragon Community Center\, 451 Hot Springs Blvd\, Pagosa Springs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220223T223729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T223729Z
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SUMMARY:From House Wrens to Herons:  Avian Research Updates
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the generosity of its members\, Denver Field Ornithologists awards grants to fund research\, conservation\, and education projects. The final program before the summer program hiatus will feature reports from three 2021 research grant recipients. Colorado State University undergrad Noelle Mason will present Rate of avian telomere shortening across DNA samples. CU Boulder master’s candidate William Anderson will present Hybridization between non-sister lineages of House Wren along the Front  Range of Colorado. Western Colorado University faculty member Patrick Magee will present Evaluating the breeding season and foraging habits of the Slate River Great Blue Heron.   \nRegister for the Zoom webinar here:   \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qR0dp0nyTw2SWRTL9W3YYw
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/from-house-wrens-to-herons-avian-research-updates/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220415T202749Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 23\, several local organizations will set up along the Riverwalk between 10 AM and 1 PM in the area of the GGP domes to celebrate the earth. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Invest In Our Planet”.  Weminuche Audubon\, Audubon Rockies and Pagosa Wetland Partners will set up near our native plant garden.\nPagosa Wetland Partners’ celebrated Riverwalk Naturalist guides are offering 2 tours along the geothermal wetlands during the Earth Day celebration on April 23.  Meet your naturalist guides at the Audubon Native Plant Garden. The free tours will begin at 10 AM and 1 PM.  Come early as Pagosa Wetland Partners will have more information about the tours and PWP activities and to enjoy all things Audubon.\nThe tour will last 1-1.5 hrs. It is wheelchair accessible. Benches are available to rest along the paved 1.5 mile path (roundtrip). Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat\, and your curiosity.  Camera and/or binoculars are suggested. And please do not bring your dogs. If questions\, send to pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/earth-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
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SUMMARY:April Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION: We invite you to join us for our April meeting on Wednesday\, April 20\, at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St.  We will gather at 6:00 PM to set up and socialize\, with the meeting starting at 6:30.  For those unable to join us in person\, the meeting will be broadcast on Zoom.  Look for the link on our website\, weminucheaudubon.org.\nWe will hear from representatives of 3 exciting citizen science projects organized through the chapter.  Beverly Compton will discuss the importance of surveys being conducted in the HD Mountains in collaboration with San Juan Citizens Alliance.  The area we are covering is accessed by Fossett Gulch Rd and impacted by natural gas wells.   Kitty Neal will provide an overview of The American Dipper Project and our monitoring of nesting success of these amazing birds.  This survey will take you to our beautiful rivers and streams.\nHerb Grover will lead a discussion of the upcoming 4th season of our Forest Bird Monitoring Project\, documenting bird populations in areas of the national forest which have been subjected to different wildfire prevention treatments.  Grover has posted video summaries of this project on youtube\, found by searching Weminuche Audubon Bird Monitoring Project. Information from these surveys contributes to planning for best forest health treatments through our collaboration with Upper San Juan Forest Health Partnership\, Mountain Studies Institute and the US Forest Service.\nThe success of all of these projects depends on volunteer participation and we encourage you to join us in making a contribution to the understanding of impacts to these bird populations.  Expert birding skills are not required\, one of the goals of these studies is to increase our identification expertise by learning from each other.  Each study requires a commitment as little as only three to four hours per week for the duration of the survey.\nWe also have volunteer opportunities in helping to maintain our native plant garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site in town and in training to conduct naturalist tours through the wetlands along the Riverwalk.\nAll Audubon events are open to the public. We are a welcoming group and invite you to come and see what we’re all about. A donation of non-perishable food for the church food bank is appreciated.  For information email us at weminucheaudubon@gmail.com.  \nFollowing is the Zoom link for those unable to attend in person. \nTopic: WAS April Chapter Meeting — Community Science Opportunities\nTime: Apr 20\, 2022 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/96436766163?pwd=Um1pZUczWnNSMWsrRUFJTW9CWUJSUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 964 3676 6163\nPasscode: 425707\nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,96436766163#\,\,\,\,*425707# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,96436766163#\,\,\,\,*425707# US (Houston)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/april-chapter-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220407T213944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T213944Z
UID:3051-1650456000-1650459600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Hero - Building Habitat Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Coming soon to the Colorado Front Range: Habitat Mosaics\, a fun and easy way to join the wildscaping and native plants movement! The new Habitat Mosaics web app will help local communities create integrated habitats that support key species of interest. Join us for Building Habitat Mosaics\, a free webinar on April 20\, for an introduction to Habitat Mosaics\, and be ready to go when the app launches in the Colorado Front Range this May. Register
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/habitat-hero-building-habitat-mosaics/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220415T202359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T202359Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate earth week by attending the Environmental Film Festival hosted by the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership taking place at the Tennyson Event Center from 2 to 8 PM on Saturday\, April 16..  Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership (GGP) is a collaborative partner with the Colorado Environmental Film Festival offering new highly acclaimed independent films.  Guests will enjoy four feature-length films and two short films.  Entrance to see the films on a come-and-go basis is available by purchasing wristbands for $20. A gourmet stand-up supper is offered from Kathy Keyes\, chef at Pagosa Baking Company. Kathy is also a GGP founder.  She is providing a menu using locally grown produce. Proceeds from a cash bar add to the nonprofit GGP’s operating funds.  GGP is “growing food and community with local energy.” The proceeds go to GGP’s operations including educational activities and landscaping.  The wristbands and descriptions of the offerings are available at www.pagosagreen.org.  Weminuche Audubon Society is proud to be a sponsor of the film festival.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/environmental-film-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220407T215328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T215328Z
UID:3053-1650096000-1650106800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding At Lake Capote
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this Birding Hotspot where the osprey nest.  The entrance to Lake Capote is the first left turn on Highway 151 after turning off Highway 160 on the way to Chimney Rock National Monument.  This private lake is owned by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and a $5.00/vehicle entry fee is charged.  We will meet at the office at 8:00 AM.  Jenny Marsh will lead this event.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birding-at-lake-capote/
LOCATION:Lake Capote\, 398 Hwy 151\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220407T213417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T213417Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Migration
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, millions of birds will be migrating to and through the Rockies region. Migration is no small feat for our feathered friends\, and light pollution is making their journeys even harder. Join Zach Hutchinson\, our community science coordinator\, and Ashley Wilson from the International Dark-Sky Association for a free webinar to learn about the growing problem of light pollution and bird migration. Colorado State University Aeroecologist Kyle Horton will also share the science that has revolutionized our understanding of birds’ nocturnal movements. This is a great opportunity for bird lovers in Colorado and beyond to learn the simple ways we can help migratory birds on their journeys. Register now
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/bird-migration/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220223T222952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T222952Z
UID:3011-1648494000-1648499400@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:A World On The Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds
DESCRIPTION:Whet your appetite for spring migration by joining Denver Field Ornithologists and the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History for an evening with author\, researcher\, and lecturer Scott  Weidensaul. You will hear about scientists\, researchers and bird lovers seeking to preserve global bird migration patterns facing disruption by climate change and other environmental challenges.   \nWeidensaul has authored more than two dozen books\, including Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds which was a  Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2000. Kirkus Reviews raved about his most  recent book\, A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds\, saying that it “belongs in every birder’s library.”   \nRegister for the Zoom webinar here:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NQw1-eIyTZaf8ul NYjNbA
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/a-world-on-the-wing-the-global-odyssey-of-migratory-birds/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220326T100000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220310T020825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T020825Z
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SUMMARY:March birding
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Marsh has volunteered to organize our March group outing at Echo Canyon Reservoir.  We will meet in the large parking area for the boat put-in about 1/2 mile from Highway 84. \nSeniors may purchase a State Wildlife Area annual pass for a little over $10.00 on the CPW website.  Last spring local wildlife officer Doug Purcell joined us at a meeting and educated us in the value of supporting these areas by purchasing a pass if you don’t have a fishing or hunting license.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/march-birding/
LOCATION:Echo Canyon State Reservoir
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220310T013431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T170257Z
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SUMMARY:March Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an exciting program at our March chapter meeting on Wednesday\, March 16\, at 6:30 PM. This meeting will be held online via Zoom.  Meeting virtually will allow us to hear from our presenter in eastern Colorado who would not be able to join us in person. \nThis month we will explore an important bird habitat located in southeastern Colorado\, John Martin Reservoir. Almost 400 species of resident and migratory birds have been documented spending time at this site on the high desert prairie near the small town of Hasty. Our presenter for the evening will be Dr. Sara Harrod. \nDr. Harrod grew up near San Antonio\, Texas and was introduced to birdwatching by a neighbor while in high school. She attended Texas A&M University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. She went on to study songbirds while earning a Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology from Texas State University and a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Arkansas State University. She is now a Natural Resources Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at John Martin Reservoir\, where she leads the Piping Plover and Interior Least Tern monitoring program and conducts public outreach. \nDr. Harrod will be speaking about two of John Martin’s imperiled shorebirds\, the Piping Plover and Interior Least Tern. The presentation will include a brief overview of John Martin Reservoir\, the biology of plovers and terns\, conservation issues these birds face\, what the Army Corps of Engineers and its partners are doing\, and ways people can help protect nesting plovers and terns. \nThe link to join the meeting will be posted here. \nTopic: Weminuche Audubon Society chapter monthly meeting\nTime: Mar 16\, 2022 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/95265792253?pwd=U0RBbEpjZXU0U1o2TnBONVNaT05CZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 952 6579 2253\nPasscode: 846808\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,95265792253#\,\,\,\,*846808# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,95265792253#\,\,\,\,*846808# US (Tacoma)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/march-chapter-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220216T031732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T031732Z
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SUMMARY:Monte Vista Crane Festival
DESCRIPTION:Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic\, the March 11-13 2022 Monte Vista Crane Festival will be hybrid in nature. We will not using buses or gathering indoors. Visit the festival website for information.   https://mvcranefest.org/ \nInstead of Crane tours\, you will drive yourself to a meet-up locations on the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge and learn from experts interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes from Refuge staff and volunteers.  \nFor 2022 speaking events\, we asked our experts to record their presentations. You can watch the videos ON DEMAND for FREE from March 11 thru March 20th. We hope you enjoy! The videos contain interesting information about wildlife use of abandoned mines along the Sangre de Christo Mountains\, Flammulated Owls at the Hot Creek Research Natural Area in the San Luis Valley\, raptor education by Hawks Aloft and more.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/monte-vista-crane-festival-3/
LOCATION:Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge\, Monte Vista\, Colorado
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220304T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220223T000812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T174201Z
UID:3003-1646404200-1646409600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:American Dipper Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an organizational meeting to plan for our second year of monitoring nesting success of American dippers in our area. We will discuss which areas to look for nests and how to organize our monitoring efforts.  This survey will be conducted from late spring through early summer. An enjoyable way to spend some time outdoors with these fascinating birds. If you can’t make it in person\, use the following link to join us on Zoom. \nTopic: Dipper Nest Monitoring 2022 Planning Session\nTime: Mar 4\, 2022 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/91330955790?pwd=VGhJQ3ZBU3hUYlhuMmJaMnpjTCtiQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 913 3095 5790\nPasscode: 299648\nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,91330955790#\,\,\,\,*299648# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,91330955790#\,\,\,\,*299648# US (Houston)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/american-dipper-project/
LOCATION:Ruby Sisson Library\, Large Meeting Room\, 811 San Juan St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220304T143000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220216T030702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T180310Z
UID:2982-1646398800-1646404200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Pagosa Wetlands Partners Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join this advocacy group in making plans for the coming season. \nPreliminary list of priorities for action:\n\n\nClosely monitor the Springs Resort Expansion including the required environmental assessment being done by CME Environmental.\nCollaborate with the Planning Department to bring forth the new Land Use Development Code for final approval.\nCreate a water monitoring team of volunteers to establish baseline data on wetland water quantity\, quality\, and timing.\nExpand community education and engagement via Riverwalk Naturalist Program\, written articles for media outlets\, presentations to key individuals\, public hearings\, etc.\nWork with Pagosa Springs Tourism Board and Parks and Recreation Department to complete the new interpretive signs and other enhancement opportunities.\nConsider fundraising opportunities via grant writing and partnerships.\nYour ideas\,suggestions\, concerns\, and recommendations.\n\nUse to following link to join the meeting on Zoom; \nTopic: PWP Strategies & Planning Meeting\nTime: Mar 4\, 2022 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/95506830078?pwd=U2R2Vkp2Z0d3SVVCR1ZtOHM4NXQxZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 955 0683 0078\nPasscode: 967003\nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,95506830078#\,\,\,\,*967003# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,95506830078#\,\,\,\,*967003# US (Houston)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/pagosa-wetlands-partners-meeting/
LOCATION:Ruby Sisson Library\, Large Meeting Room\, 811 San Juan St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220209T001031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T001031Z
UID:2976-1646222400-1646226000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wildscaping 101
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn ways to attract birds to your garden? This is your chance to get started! Learn how you can conserve birds through wildscaping in this free\, educational webinar. Habitat loss is one of the greatest threats to birds. To address this\, Habitat Hero provides people\, businesses\, and cities with the resources to create bird habitat in their own communities. Wildscaping is a way you can directly benefit birds and other wildlife by planting native plants in your own garden.\nFor questions\, contact jamie.weiss@audubon.org. \nUse the following link to register for this free online event: \nhttps://rockies.audubon.org/events/wildscaping-101
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/wildscaping-101/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220223T221814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T221814Z
UID:3008-1646074800-1646080200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:A Year In The Lives of North American Owls
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick for a  program built on his best-selling book of the same name\, Owl: A Year in  the Lives of North American Owls. His presentation includes photos and  video of owls in all four seasons on their territories\, from courtship\, mating and nesting in spring to fledging and feeding young in summer and then dispersal in autumn migration and competition for food in  winter.   \nBannick’s other books include Owl (2016) and The Owl and the Woodpecker: Encounters with North  America’s Most Iconic Birds (2008). His photography is found in birding guides from Audubon\, Peterson\, The  Smithsonian and Stokes to the National Wildlife Federation and several volumes of Handbook of the Birds of  the World. NOTE: this program will not be recorded at the request of the presenter.  \nThis program is presented by the Denver Field Ornithologists.  \nRegister for the Zoom webinar here:   \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rvltcLplTneFI7nM7pTK5g
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/a-year-in-the-lives-of-north-american-owls/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220208T024511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T025416Z
UID:2969-1645729200-1645734600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Feeding the Birds - Fuel Reduction Treatments
DESCRIPTION:For the past three years\, volunteers with the Weminuche Audubon Society have participated in a citizen science project to study the response of the bird community in Ponderosa Pine forests to wildland fuel reduction treatments. Retired Professor of Biology\, Ecology\, and Environmental Science Herb Grover will discuss the findings that suggest a rapid recovery in the number of bird species and composition following prescribed fires. \nThis talk is part of the Life-long Learning Series presented by Four Lewis College.  Prior to the webinar\, find the Zoom link on this site;                              .https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/leadership/professional-associates/life-long-learning-series
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/feeding-the-birds-fuel-reduction-treatments/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220216T030145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T220956Z
UID:2979-1645639200-1645646400@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The in-person meeting at the Methodist Church has been cancelled due to our unpredictable weather conditions.  We will be meeting on Zoom only.  Herb Grover will start us off with a brief discussion of the importance of cavity nesting birds in maintaining healthy forests.  Which of these did we see in Ponderosa forests within our Bird Monitoring Project?\nDue to predictions for a snowy day\, and the concern that there would not be enough time to construct nestboxes and get home safely\, our nestbox elves (Herb Grover\, Joan Rohwer and Keith Bruno) assembled our nestboxes in advance. For a $10 donation to cover the cost of materials\, the boxes will be yours to take home.  Please let us know if you would like to reserve a box weminuche.audubon@gmail.com Our thanks to Matt Ford of Forest Health Timber Products LLC for a generous donation of lumber. \nCharles Martinez will demonstrate how to make an inexpensive hanging birdfeeder using repurposed plastic soda bottles.  Birds love them.\nUse the following link to join us on Zoom. \nTopic: WAS Chapter Meeting\nTime: Feb 23\, 2022 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/93957483141?pwd=U01FWEJFcVVqV3lOYUM3S0Rkb0xrdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 939 5748 3141\nPasscode: 985710\nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,93957483141#\,\,\,\,*985710# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,93957483141#\,\,\,\,*985710# US (Houston)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/february-chapter-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220208T023723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T030359Z
UID:2967-1645142400-1645487999@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For a quarter of a century the annual Great Backyard Bird Count has been a bright spot for nature lovers. The 25th edition of the event is coming up February 18 through 21. Everyone is invited to join the count so their birds become part of a massive database used by scientists to track changes in bird populations over time. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada. \n“Birds tell us how our environment and climate are changing\,” said Chad Wilsey\, chief scientist at the National Audubon Society. “By joining the Great Backyard Bird Count\, participants can contribute valuable data that help scientists better understand our surroundings. Together we can use this information to better protect birds and the places they need.” \nEach participant counts birds for any length of time (but for at least 15 minutes) and reports what they see online. Reports are submitted to https://ebird.org It’s easy for people of all skill levels.\n“Sometimes people feel intimidated about jumping into the world of birds if they have no previous experience\,” said Patrick Nadeau\, president of Birds Canada. “The Great Backyard Bird Count is a wonderful way to get your feet wet\, feel the warmth of the community\, and start to realize the wonders in your own neighborhood. The tools and resources are free. And you are helping birds when you get involved.”Participants enter a new checklist for each new location or time of day during the four-day count. There are also tools and information on the GBBC website to help new and returning birders. You’re also invited to tune in to a special webinar about how to participate in the GBBC. It’s being held February 16 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern Time. It’s free. Just register to attend the Facebook livestream.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20220117T153717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T233147Z
UID:2957-1642617000-1642622400@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:January Meeting- Christmas Bird Count Wrap Up
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, January 19\, at 6:30 PM for our virtual Christmas Bird Count wrap-up where we will find out the tally totals for the day – what was seen and where. Who was seen the most often and who was missing and a couple of birds not reported in previous counts. December 18 turned out to be a beautiful clear\, calm\, day. We are grateful to all of the participants who braved the cold and counted birds. Come prepared to share your experiences  and highlights of the day.  We would love to show your photos to the group.  Please email any photos to fluteplayer@centurytel.net by Monday\, January 17.  We will share them on the screen and you can narrate. \nThis meeting will be broadcast over Zoom.  Use the following link to join the meeting. \nTopic: Weminuche Audubon Society CBC Wrap-up Meeting\nTime: Jan 19\, 2022 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/96159151538?pwd=SXVEZnd5Q2xSQ2FEY0JldFQrWUthUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 961 5915 1538\nPasscode: 839980\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,96159151538#\,\,\,\,*839980# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,96159151538#\,\,\,\,*839980# US (San Jose) \nKeith Bruno has shared 2 interesting sources which document the importance of Christmas Bird Count data in studying the trends in bird populations and its relationship to a warming climate.\nHow Christmas Bird Counts Help Shape Science\nhttps://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/christmas-bird-count-science/\nViewing CBC Data Trends\nhttps://www.audubon.org/conservation/where-have-all-birds-gone
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/january-meeting-christmas-bird-count-wrap-up/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20211109T231917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T231917Z
UID:2905-1639814400-1639846800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nWeminuche Audubon Society welcomes all local residents\, visitors\, and bird enthusiasts to join the longest running citizen science survey in the world\, the Christmas Bird Count. \nThe Christmas Bird Count is a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society\, with over 100 years of community science involvement. Each year\, thousands of volunteers across the Western Hemisphere come together to participate in this early-winter bird census. The CBC provides critical data on bird population trends\, with viewers logging what they see and hear within a 15-mile diameter count circle. \nWe hope you’ll join in on the effort to log birds and contribute to community science. For more information about the CBC visit https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count \nThe Pagosa Springs count circle is centered at the transfer station on Trujillo Rd and covers areas in town\, south to Burns Canyon\, Timber Ridge\, Alpha\, Pagosa Lakes\, Holiday Acres\, Loma Linda\, Lower Blanco Basin\, Mill Creek Rd\, Log Park\, Cemetery Rd\, Fourmile Rd\, Snowball Rd\, west to Elk Park and areas in between. \nYou may participate by joining a team within one of the eight count circles that divide this area.  If you live within the count area\, you may join by counting birds at your feeders at home. \nFor more information or to sign up for a team\, email Keith Bruno at kbruno@audubon.org \n 
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/christmas-bird-count-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20211109T224107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T210613Z
UID:2903-1639591200-1639598400@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Birds 101
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the Christmas Bird Count\, Keith Bruno\, Audubon Rockies Community Naturalist \, will review the bird species that we might spot on count day.  The final class will cover raptors and review protocols of the count. These free classes are open to the public. \nDue to hazardous winter driving conditions\, the class will only be presented online this evening.  The in-person meeting is cancelled. \nWe will be broadcasting the class on Zoom  Please use the following link to join the meeting at 6:00 PM \nTopic: Winter Birds 101 – Part 3 (Raptors and CBC Protocols)\nTime: Dec 15\, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/92364686238?pwd=MFROaHF3WlB1RlVyaWN6TlR2b1JLdz09\n\nMeeting ID: 923 6468 6238\nPasscode: 470031\nOne tap mobile\n+12532158782\,\,92364686238#\,\,\,\,*470031# US (Tacoma)\n+13462487799\,\,92364686238#\,\,\,\,*470031# US (Houston)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/winter-birds-101-3/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20211109T223529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T002241Z
UID:2901-1638986400-1638993600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Birds 101
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the Christmas Bird Count\, Keith Bruno\, Audubon Rockies Community Naturalist \, will review the bird species that we might spot on count day.  This class will cover songbirds which have been seen in previous years. These free classes are open to the public. \nWe will be meeting in person at the Community United Methodist Church at 434 Lewis St.  In appreciation for our meeting place\, we will be collecting donations (non-perishable food or cash) to contribute to the church Food Pantry. \nSign-up sheets for participation in the Christmas Bird Count on December 18 will be available at the meeting.  We will also have membership forms if you wish to join our Weminuche Audubon Society chapter. \nWe will be broadcasting the class on Zoom for those unable to attend in person.  Following is the link to join us on Zoom \nTopic: Winter Birds 101 – Part 2 (Review for the CBC) \nTime: Dec 8\, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada                                              Join Zoom Meeting \nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/95405854705?pwd=TXozeWN3RktBcXZ4M3VJUklXTEV4QT09\n\nMeeting ID: 954 0585 4705\nPasscode: 333109\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,95405854705#\,\,\,\,*333109# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,95405854705#\,\,\,\,*333109# US (Tacoma)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/winter-birds-101-2/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260620T155400
CREATED:20211203T002731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T002731Z
UID:2915-1638806400-1638813600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:December Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Weminuche Audubon Board of Directors will meet in person at the Methodist Church on Lewis St.  The meeting will also be broadcast on Zoom.  For a link to join the meeting on Zoom\, send an email request to weminuche.audubon@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/december-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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