Weminuche Audubon Society

Wildlife Habitat Education and Conservation in Southwest Colorado

  • 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

  • Riverwalk Wetlands Tour

    Riverwalk

    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 … Continue reading

  • July Plant Walk with Lake McCullough

    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 … Continue reading