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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:20260620T154136
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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:20260620T154136
CREATED:20220223T000812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T174201Z
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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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20220223T221814Z
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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:20260620T154136
CREATED:20220208T024511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T025416Z
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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
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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:20260620T154136
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:20260620T154136
CREATED:20220117T153717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T233147Z
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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:20260620T154136
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
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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:20260620T154136
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:20260620T154136
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20211109T222727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T004950Z
UID:2898-1638381600-1638388800@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 waterfowl.  Learn how to distinguish those tricky females that resemble each other.  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 1 (Review for the CBC)\nTime: Dec 1\, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/95362107800?pwd=aFJyRVd5WTA2YkNEdGpwK1h4SEF3dz09\n\nMeeting ID: 953 6210 7800\nPasscode: 701793\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,95362107800#\,\,\,\,*701793# US (Houston)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/winter-birds-101/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20211018T013810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T013810Z
UID:2887-1634752800-1634760000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:October Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Weminuche Audubon Society chapter will be meeting at the Community Methodist Church on Lewis St for our October meeting on Wednesday\, October 20.  Set up and socializing will start at 6:00 PM with the meeting at 6:30.   \nIn what is becoming an annual tradition\, our October meeting will highlight the excellent wildlife photography and storytelling abilities of our members.  Photographers are asked to bring several photos on a flash drive that can be shared on a screen.  We also intend to broadcast the meeting over Zoom for those unable to attend the meeting in person.  The meeting link for those unable to attend in person follows. \nChapter memberships will be available at the meeting. You may also join us by printing a membership form found on our website.  Our meetings are open to the public. \nTopic: October Chapter Meeting\nTime: Oct 20\, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86924607590?pwd=a3BKZ2c2WXNDRUFOK3lqSDUrU3NtZz09 \nMeeting ID: 869 2460 7590\nPasscode: 000596\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,86924607590#\,\,\,\,*000596# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,86924607590#\,\,\,\,*000596# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\nMeeting ID: 869 2460 7590\nPasscode: 000596
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/october-chapter-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211009T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20211002T025650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T025650Z
UID:2881-1633768200-1633777200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Global Big Day/World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate these worldwide events by watching birds wherever you are and entering your observations on ebird.org.  The theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day is “Sing\, Fly\, Soar\, Like a Bird” to highlight the need for international cooperation to save birds and their habitats. \nJoin us at Lake Capote at 8:30 AM to see who’s there.  A $5.00/vehicle fee is charged at this private lake owned by the Southern Ute Tribe.  You can check out the new wildlife crossing structures being erected near the 160/151 intersection area.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/global-big-day-world-migratory-bird-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20211002T030132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T030132Z
UID:2884-1633363200-1633368600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:October Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly board meeting will be held over Zoom.  If you would like to attend\, email us at weminuche.audubon@gmail.com for the link to join the meeting.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/october-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210614T131949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T131949Z
UID:2782-1632556800-1632564000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Chimney Rock Tour
DESCRIPTION:Chapter volunteers are leading birdwalks at Chimney Rock National Monument this summer and you are invited to join.  Tours explore the  birds of the lower level of the Monument\, in the areas of the entrance road and around the cabin. This is a Chimney Rock event and a fee is charged.  To register\, visit their website http://chimneyrockco.org
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birds-of-chimney-rock-tour-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210903T213225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T155227Z
UID:2865-1631730600-1631736000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the Weminuche Audubon Society chapter meeting  on Wednesday\, September 15 at 6:30 PM on Zoom. This month’s talk will be a geologically speculative/fun talk about geology.  Specifically addressed will be the 2 huge volcanoes located close to Pagosa Springs\, both to its north and south sides. Don’t worry\, these volcanoes are no longer active.  \nTo the north\, La Garita’s “Mega-Colossal”  is located all around the Creede Colorado area.  The La Garita explosion\, which occurred around 27 million years ago\, is the world’s largest eruption and “would have killed everything for at least 100 miles in every direction and would have seriously affected everything much further than that” (according to Paul Lipman\, USGS scientist emeritus).    The Wheeler Geologic Area near Creede is located within the La Garita Caldera and is a spectacular place to see\, with weird erosional exposures of rock spires\, and knobs.   \nTo the south of Pagosa Springs\, between Los Alamos and Cuba\, New Mexico\, is the large “Valles Caldera”.  The Valles eruption also exploded a large amount of material which would have covered New Mexico and surrounding states and has been identified as far east as Kansas.  The Valles caldera is dormant\, but not extinct\, and still displays signs of volcanic life with hot springs and boiling sulphuric acid fumaroles.  \nOur presenter for the evening will be Ted Godo\, a part time Pagosa resident and  geological consultant working in the oil and gas industry. Godo originally began his geologic studies at the age of 9 and continued his studies through his master’s degree in Geology from Ohio State University in 1979.  Upon graduation\, Shell recruited him to join their exploration department.  At Shell\, he gradually rose to a position of chief geologist\, where he was responsible to the VP of exploration\, providing advice and ranking of the exploration portfolio in the western hemisphere. \nHe has begun to expand his geologic interests into igneous rocks\, such as  volcanoes\, which is the subject of this talk. He has published articles\, book chapters and books on Mississippian aged turbidites and on chert/novaculite formations in Arkansas; Tertiary turbidite stratigraphic traps in the Gulf of Mexico and most recently\, on the Jurassic Norphlet formation which are ancient sand dune deposits or desert areas. \nFollowing is the link to join the meeting on Zoom.Time: Sep 15\, 2021 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89558899565?pwd=clZ2UkVsYStsMlJWUUJzZXpmenFOdz09 \nMeeting ID: 895 5889 9565\nPasscode: 134819\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,89558899565#\,\,\,\,*134819# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,89558899565#\,\,\,\,*134819# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\nMeeting ID: 895 5889 9565\nPasscode: 134819\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keJF41uhS9 \n 
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/september-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210812T011614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T213900Z
UID:2848-1631707200-1631890800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Educator Training
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.  An established program of easy to learn lessons designed for elementary school students.  Audubon Rockies Keith Bruno will lead a 3 day training class.  Day 1 will be held in the meeting room at the Ruby Sisson Library from noon to 3 PM.  Days 2 and 3 will be hands-on learning at the Hershey Fourmile Ranch between 9 AM and 3 PM. \nEducators will lead student groups at the Hershey Fourmile Ranch between mid September and early October.  Contact kbruno@audubon.org for more information and to volunteer.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/volunteer-educator-training/
LOCATION:Hershey Fourmile Ranch\, Snowball Rd\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210802T174141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T211524Z
UID:2830-1631646000-1631649600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Naturalist Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tours are free and last approximately 1 – 1.5 hours.  The 1.5-mile paved trail is wheelchair accessible. Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat\, and your curiosity! Pets should be left at home. This conservation area is rich in natural history and full of ecological treasures.  Meet your tour leader at the Habitat Hero Native Plant Garden at the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership property on the Riverwalk by the domes.  The Riverwalk Naturalist Program is sponsored by the Weminuche Audubon Society\, Pagosa Wetland Partners\, and the Springs Resort.  For more information contact:  pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-naturalist-tour-12/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210913T173000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210910T155727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T155727Z
UID:2877-1631548800-1631554200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:September Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The monthly board meeting will be held on Zoom.  If you would like to join the meeting\, please send a request for the link to weminuche.audubon@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/september-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210911T093000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210812T003110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T211254Z
UID:2838-1631347200-1631352600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Naturalist Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tours are free and last approximately 1 – 1.5 hours.  The 1.5-mile paved trail is wheelchair accessible. Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat\, and your curiosity! Pets should be left at home. This conservation area is rich in natural history and full of ecological treasures.  Meet your tour leader at the Habitat Hero Native Plant Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership property on the Riverwalk by the domes.  The Riverwalk Naturalist Program is sponsored by the Weminuche Audubon Society\, Pagosa Wetland Partners\, and the Springs Resort.  For more information contact:  pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-naturalist-tour-14/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210910T093000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210802T174346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T211111Z
UID:2832-1631260800-1631266200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Naturalist Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tours are free and last approximately 1 – 1.5 hours.  The 1.5-mile paved trail is wheelchair accessible. Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat\, and your curiosity! Pets should be left at home. This conservation area is rich in natural history and full of ecological treasures.  Meet your tour leader at the Habitat Hero Native Plant Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership property on the Riverwalk by the domes.  The Riverwalk Naturalist Program is sponsored by the Weminuche Audubon Society\, Pagosa Wetland Partners\, and the Springs Resort.  For more information contact:  pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-naturalist-tour-13/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210812T003246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T210625Z
UID:2840-1631041200-1631044800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Naturalist Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tours are free and last approximately 1 – 1.5 hours.  The 1.5-mile paved trail is wheelchair accessible. Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat\, and your curiosity! Pets should be left at home. This conservation area is rich in natural history and full of ecological treasures.  Meet your tour leader at the Habitat Hero Native Plant Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership property on the Riverwalk by the domes.  The Riverwalk Naturalist Program is sponsored by the Weminuche Audubon Society\, Pagosa Wetland Partners\, and the Springs Resort.  For more information contact:  pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-naturalist-tour-15/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210904T093000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210812T003445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T210216Z
UID:2842-1630742400-1630747800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Naturalist Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tours are free and last approximately 1 – 1.5 hours.  The 1.5-mile paved trail is wheelchair accessible. Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat\, and your curiosity! Pets should be left at home. This conservation area is rich in natural history and full of ecological treasures.  Meet your tour leader at the Habitat Hero Native Plant Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership property on the Riverwalk  The Riverwalk Naturalist Program is sponsored by the Weminuche Audubon Society\, Pagosa Wetland Partners\, and the Springs Resort.  For more information contact:  pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-naturalist-tour-16/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210812T005445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T005832Z
UID:2844-1630314000-1630422000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fourmile Ranch Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Here’s an opportunity to contribute to the success of the fall program which brings elementary school students on a field trip to learn in a natural environment.  We’ll be out there on 2 days.  Assist with trail clearing and marking\, nature center cleaning\, organizing educator supplies\, we can find a spot for you!!  contact kbruno@audubon.org for information and to volunteer.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/fourmile-ranch-cleanup/
LOCATION:Hershey Fourmile Ranch\, Snowball Rd\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210821T100000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210614T131708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T131708Z
UID:2780-1629532800-1629540000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Chimney Rock Tour
DESCRIPTION:Chapter volunteers are leading birdwalks at Chimney Rock National Monument this summer and you are invited to join.  Tours explore the  birds of the lower level of the Monument\, in the areas of the entrance road and around the cabin. This is a Chimney Rock event and a fee is charged.  To register\, visit their website http://chimneyrockco.org
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birds-of-chimney-rock-tour-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T154136
CREATED:20210812T002517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T002517Z
UID:2835-1629311400-1629316800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:August Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce a presentation by Deb Callahan\, Board President of The Friends of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges\, at our August meeting on Wednesday\, August 18 at 6:30 PM.  The Friends of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges formed in 1999 as an independent nonprofit organization.  \nMany of us make a yearly spring trip to Monte Vista to view the spectacular assemblage of sandhill cranes who stop to fuel up on their northern migration.  The Friends\, along with the Refuge staff\, the Monte Vista Chamber\, Rio Grande County\, and the City of Monte Vista\, plan and operate the annual Monte Vista Crane Festival which brings thousands of visitors from all over the world to the refuges. To date\, the Friends have contributed to the building of the Meadow Lark Trail on the Monte Vista NWR\, the Discovery Room at the Alamosa NWR\, many years of Kid’s Crane Festivals\, and Fishing days (alas\, fish disease and drought has stopped this activity). They also assist the refuge with the yearly Friends and Neighbors Picnic that brings the neighbors of the refuge up to date on the refuge happenings. Friends members worked hard to advocate for the establishment of the Baca NWR in 2005.  In 2021 the Friends received a $15\,000 grant to improve a critical parking area on the Monte Vista Refuge\, wildlife camera installation\, and an educational kiosk.  \n  \n Callahan  received her bachelor’s degree and  master’s in earth sciences from the University of Northern Colorado. Her master’s thesis was funded by the U.S. Geological Survey in Idaho’s Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.  Later\, she combined her mapping\, spatial abilities\, and computer skills to learn GIS (Geographic Information Systems) working for the Bureau of Reclamation in Denver. She was fortunate to be involved in several projects involving the recovery of endangered species in New Mexico and throughout the west.  She has  now retired in Monte Vista and still loves camping\, hiking\, and skiing in the west. Taught by her parents the importance of public service\, she has served on the boards of the Evergreen Parks and Recreation Board\, The Evergreen Naturalists Audubon Society (10 years of Breeding Bird Surveys)\,  Wild Connections (roadless area mapping and preservation)\, and now the Friends of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges.\nUse the following link to join the meeting on Zoom.  Please note: If you experience a problem joining the meeting directly with this link\, copy the address and paste it into your browser. \nTopic: August Chapter Meeting\nTime: Aug 18\, 2021 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86855961712?pwd=d3VHbEtsaGtxSmlpTTRDUlFXYkpvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 868 5596 1712\nPasscode: 787110\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,86855961712#\,\,\,\,*787110# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,86855961712#\,\,\,\,*787110# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 868 5596 1712\nPasscode: 787110\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kHswp830K
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/august-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Presentation
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