Weminuche Audubon Society

Wildlife Habitat Education and Conservation in Southwest Colorado

  • Earth Day 2025 –

    Riverwalk

    Date Changed to 4/26 Join local organizations including Weminuche Audubon Society, Pagosa Wetland Partners and Audubon Rockies in this annual celebration of the earth.  Family friendly activities including a tour of the Riverwalk wetlands, music and more are all a … Continue reading

  • Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival

    Hosted by the Cortez Cultural Center, the UMMV Birding Festival draws upon the expertise of regional wildlife specialists who volunteer as tour guides and guest lecturers. Each year new tours, and repeat favorites, explore an array of birding hotspots in southwestern … Continue reading

  • Global Big Day/World Migratory Bird Day

    Two annual events that celebrate birds occur this year on Saturday, May 10, and you can participate.  Global Big Day brings together people who care about birds and contribute to the effort to understand how bird populations are faring worldwide. … Continue reading

  • May Chapter Meeting/Birding by Ear

    Community United Methodist Church 434 Lewis St, Pagosa Springs, CO

    In the last couple of weeks, many of our summer songbirds have returned to brighten our lives with their colorful plumage and cheerful songs. Western tanagers, black-headed grosbeaks, house wrens, yellow warblers,  yellow-rumped warblers and others, all announcing 'I am here'. It's time to … Continue reading

  • Birding At Chimney Rock Natnl Monument

    Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO 151, Chimney Rock, CO

    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 … Continue reading

  • Female Bird Day

    Help to grow the dataset on female birds on the last weekend in May by listing characteristics you use to tell the sexes apart.  Challenge yourself to learn the attributes of these under-appreciated birds.  https://femalebirdday.wordpress.com/

  • Birding At Chimney Rock

    Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO 151, Chimney Rock, CO

    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 … Continue reading

  • June Plant Walk with Lake McCullough

    With our spring snow and rains, forests are coming alive with a diverse array of plants. Plants that provide food or medicine and incredible beauty, and some to admire only from a distance. Join us for a fun and educational … Continue reading

  • June 2025 Annual Meeting

    Community United Methodist Church 434 Lewis St, Pagosa Springs, CO

    Our June meeting is a potluck dinner, always a fun time with great food.  Please bring a dish to share.  As dictated by our bylaws, at this meeting we will review our accomplishments of the past fiscal year, affirm our … Continue reading

  • Birding At Chimney Rock

    Chimney Rock National Monument 3179 CO 151, Chimney Rock, CO

    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 … Continue reading