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SUMMARY:Riverwalk Wetlands Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a free tour of discovery through the Riverwalk wetlands conservation area with trained naturalists from Pagosa Wetland Partners.  Learn about the resources and services this habitat provides and the forces at play that make them special. Tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours.  The 1.5 mile paved trail is wheel-chair accessible.  Please bring water\, sunglasses\, a hat and your curiosity.  Cameras and binoculars are a plus\, but no pets please. Tours are offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM\, weather dependent.  Advance registration is not required. Meet your guides at the Native Plants Garden on the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site in Centennial Park.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-wetlands-tour/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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SUMMARY:June Plant Walk with Lake McCullough
DESCRIPTION:Early-Season Edible and Medicinal Plants  \nFirst Tour: 9:30 to 11:30        Second Tour: 11:45 to 1:45 \nJoin certified herbalist\, Lake McCullough\, to discover early summer herbs\, wildflowers\, and edible plants in the Ponderosa Pine Ecozone. These popular free tours last 2 hours\, are limited to 15 people and advance registration is required.  No dogs please.\nReserve your space by calling Lake at 970-398-0923 or stop in and see her at her wonderful store\, Earthsense Herbals\, at 144 Pagosa St. \nThis tour will meet on Turkey Springs Road. From Highway 160\, take Piedra Road (CR 600) 6.3 miles north to Turkey Springs Road (Forest Service Road 629). Turn left onto Turkey Springs Road and continue 4.5 miles\, keeping straight at the Brockover Road (FS 919) intersection. Continue another .1 mile. Parking is along the side of the road. Walks are about 2 miles roundtrip. Please be prepared for rugged trails and unpredictable weather. \nAdditional tours will be offered on July 15 and August 3 for higher elevation plants. Watch for information on these tours on our event calendar.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/june-plant-walk-with-lake-mccullough/
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SUMMARY:Birding at Chimney Rock
DESCRIPTION:This fun and casual 2-hour bird walk is led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. These outings will introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer at Chimney Rock National Monument. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Not recommended for young children. \nParticipants will be walking slowly on uneven terrain in the lower area of Chimney Rock; thus\, no archaeological sites will be included on this tour. Good walking shoes are advised\, along with plenty of water and sun protection—also bring those binoculars! \nThis is a Chimney Rock event\, a fee is charged and advance reservation is required.  For more information on this tour and to make a reservation\, go to https://www.chimneyrockco.org/birding/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birding-at-chimney-rock-3/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock National Monument\, 3179 CO 151\, Chimney Rock\, CO\, 81121
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
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SUMMARY:Riverwalk Naturalist Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn to lead tours of the Riverwalk wetlands in these free training sessions.  The goal of these tours is to foster an appreciation of this important habitat and advocate for its protection.  Tours take place twice a week during June through August. \nThe last training session will be a private tour for returning and new guides. Lake McCullough will be leading this walk with a focus on wetland plants. Along with\nidentification tips\, Lake will be talking about a variety of strategies plants use to survive and thrive. \nFor information contact pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-naturalist-training-6/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240524T100000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
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SUMMARY:Birding at Chimney Rock National Monument
DESCRIPTION:This fun and casual 2-hour bird walk is led by a knowledgeable birding guide from the Weminuche Audubon Society. These outings will introduce you to the diverse community of birds that spend their summer at Chimney Rock National Monument. Your guide will help you identify various species and explain the unique adaptations that allow these birds to survive here. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Not recommended for young children. \nParticipants will be walking slowly on uneven terrain in the lower area of Chimney Rock; thus\, no archaeological sites will be included on this tour. Good walking shoes are advised\, along with plenty of water and sun protection—also bring those binoculars! \nThis is a Chimney Rock event\, a fee is charged and advance reservation is required.  For more information on this tour and to make a reservation\, go to https://www.chimneyrockco.org/birding/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birding-at-chimney-rock-national-monument-3/
LOCATION:Chimney Rock National Monument\, 3179 CO 151\, Chimney Rock\, CO\, 81121
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240518T090000
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SUMMARY:Riverwalk Naturalist Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn to lead tours of the Riverwalk wetlands in these free training sessions.  The goal of these tours is to foster an appreciation of this important habitat and advocate for its protection.  Tours take place twice a week during June through August. \nWe will use this training session to broaden and deepen our understanding of wetland plants\,animals and ecology. In the first week of training\, guides will be asked to choose a topic or subject they are interested in\, spend some time researching their topic and writing up a fact sheet. Then\, at this training session\, guides will give a 5-10 minute talk about their findings. We will all learn some new and interesting things to share on our tours\, and nurture our own excitement about discovering new ideas. \nFor information contact pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-naturalist-training-5/
LOCATION:Ruby Sisson Library\, Large Meeting Room\, 811 San Juan St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240515T180000
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SUMMARY:May Chapter Meeting-Birding by Ear
DESCRIPTION: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 renew our training in matching birds with their songs and calls.\nBirding by ear to identify bird species is an important skill used by volunteers in our Forest Bird Monitoring Project\, set to start soon. Oftentimes\, knowing a song is the only way to count a bird hiding in the brush.  At our May meeting\, Audubon Rockies Community Naturalist\, Keith Bruno\, will help us with some tricks to learn the songs of birds that inhabit our forests.\nDiane Cirksena is awarding a special door prize to a lucky person at the meeting\, but you must be present to win.\nThe public is invited to join us for our meeting on Wednesday\, May 15\, at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St.  We will gather at 6 PM for socializing  and the meeting will start at 6:30.  Please enter through the side door off the parking lot or let us know to open the main door for handicap entry.  In appreciation for our meeting space\, we welcome donations of non-perishable food for the church food bank. Use the following link to join by Zoom if you can’t attend in person. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86126207702?pwd=8endilw6PRlhtWprnmpoXlW77DaiD6.1 \nMeeting ID: 861 2620 7702\nPasscode: 921620 \nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,86126207702#\,\,\,\,*921620# US\n+16694449171\,\,86126207702#\,\,\,\,*921620# US \nDial by your location\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 861 2620 7702\nPasscode: 921620
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/may-chapter-meeting-birding-by-ear-2/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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SUMMARY:Ute Mtn Mesa Verde Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival provides a popular venue for visiting southwestern Colorado during the second weekend in May. Nestled between alpine and mesa forests and scenic desert canyons\, the Four Corner’s intriguingly diverse landscapes\, and mild climate\, have drawn people to the region for generations. Ancestral Pueblo farmers dwelled in places now known as Mesa Verde\, Hovenweep\, and Canyon of the Ancients. Today’s meadows\, pastures\, cultivated fields\, historic orchards\, stock ponds and reservoirs establish habitat for a wide-spectrum of migratory and resident birds. Some species\, such as Lucy’s Warbler\, are found no place else in Colorado. \nHosted 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 that attract avian species from loons and grebes to sparrows\, grosbeaks\, and finches. Overnight tours within easy driving distance offer different environs and the prospect of encountering species not found within the Cortez area. \nSouthwest Colorado’s first birding records date to the 1880s. Tours that combine birding with regional archaeology\, ecology\, and history take UMMV birders into the realms of gulls\, shorebirds\, waterfowl\, Osprey\, Peregrine Falcon\, Bald and Golden eagles\, elusive owls\, woodpeckers\, flycatchers and phoebes\, American Dipper\, towhees\, crossbills\, and colorful bluebirds\, tanagers\, and warblers. The festival’s birding tally has climbed to 180 species. \nThe UMMV Birding Festival designs activities and tours to fit a gamut of abilities\, ages\, and interests. Early evening lectures\, social hours\, a bird-themed art show\, and banquet add to the festival’s five days of enjoyment — learning\, socializing\, and most importantly birding.  Check their website to register for tours https://cortezculturalcenter.org/events/birding-festival/ \nRegistration is now open.  Don’t delay in booking tours.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/ute-mtn-mesa-verde-birding-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T110000
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SUMMARY:Riverwalk Naturalist Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn to lead tours of the Riverwalk wetlands in these free training sessions.  The goal of these tours is to foster an appreciation of this important habitat and advocate for its protection.  Tours take place twice a week during June through August. \nIn the second training session\, Jeb Baxter will take us on a tour of the wetlands with a focus on geology and hydrology. He will help us become more comfortable explaining important concepts using things we see on the Riverwalk during our tours. \nFor information contact pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-naturalist-training-4/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T100000
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UID:3541-1715414400-1715421600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Global Big Day Birdwalk
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join members of Weminuche Audubon Society in creating a Global Big Day Checklist at Lake Capote\, located at 398 Hwy 151.  We will meet at 8 AM on Saturday\, May 11 at the office. Bring your binoculars and expect to stay 2 hours.  A $5.00 day use fee is charged by the Southern Ute Tribe. 
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/global-big-day-birdwalk/
LOCATION:Lake Capote\, 398 Hwy 151\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512
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UID:3539-1715385600-1715471999@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Global Big Day/World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Two annual events that celebrate birds occur this year on Saturday\, May 11\, 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.   \nAdding to this important dataset is easy.  Simply list the bird species and numbers of each that you see in any location and enter your data on ebird.org. You may count for as little as ten minutes anytime between midnight and midnight on the 11th to participate. Count birds at your home or submit a list from your favorite location to watch birds. If you are new to ebird\, visit ebird.org to learn how to set up an account.  \nAlso occurring on Saturday the 11th is World Migratory Bird Day. The goal of this global effort is to raise the awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.  Migratory birds rely on good habitat at their winter homes\, along the paths of their spring and fall journeys\, and in their summer breeding areas to survive.  They may travel through several countries each year. \nThe theme of this year’s Migratory Bird Day is the importance of insects to migratory birds.  Migratory birds rely on protein-rich  insects to fuel their journeys and to feed to young on their breeding grounds.  The timing of spring migration is closely tied to the abundance of insects at their destinations.   You can help birds by reducing your use of pesticides and herbicides and supporting organic farming.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/global-big-day-world-migratory-bird-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240504T110000
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UID:3520-1714813200-1714820400@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk Naturalist Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:First of four free training sessions to prepare you to lead tours of the wetlands areas along the Riverwalk.  The goal of these tours is to foster an appreciation of these important habitats and advocate for their protection.  Tours take place twice a week from June through August. \nIn this training\, Joan Rohwer will be taking us for a walk on the Riverwalk and updating us on new developments in the flow of water through the wetlands. She will also update us on the water monitoring project and introduce a data collection component that we can use on our tours this summer. \nFor more information contact pagosawetlands@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/riverwalk-naturalist-guide-training/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240311T195031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T195031Z
UID:3490-1714500000-1714507200@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Landowner Basics Class-Range and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natural Resources Conservation Service.Register for this free class by email; robin.young@colostate.edu or by phone; 970-264-5931.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/landowner-basics-class-range-and-soil-health/
LOCATION:CSU Extension Office\, 344 Hwy 84\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240425T200000
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SUMMARY:Planet vs Plastics
DESCRIPTION:As a part of Earth Week activities\, Creation Care of Pagosa Springs is presenting Dr. Terry Root who will speak on this theme of Earth Day in 2024.  Weminuche Audubon was honored to host a presentation by Dr. Root on climate warming last fall.  She is a knowledgeable\, fun and energetic speaker. \nWhat problems does plastic use create and what methods can we use to combat them will be topics addressed in Dr. Root’s presentation.  She is professor emerita at Stanford University honored with a host of achievements and awards including sharing the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.  You won’t want to miss this program. \nAdmission is free but donations to further local environmental education will be accepted.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/planet-vs-plastics/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240311T194756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T194756Z
UID:3488-1713895200-1713902400@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Landowner Basics Class-Forest Fire Mitigation and Evacuation Planning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Wildfire Adapted Partnership.Register for this free class by email; robin.young@colostate.edu or by phone; 970-264-5931.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/landowner-basics-class-forest-fire-mitigation-and-evacuation-planning/
LOCATION:CSU Extension Office\, 344 Hwy 84\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240326T182523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T174224Z
UID:3503-1713693600-1713708000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:2024 Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join area organizations on the Riverwalk and at the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership site in Centennial Park to celebrate the earth.  This is a family friendly event sponsored by Southwest Organization for Sustainability with music and activities for kids. \nEarth Day 2024 Poster (10)
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/2024-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240326T181635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T181635Z
UID:3501-1713607200-1713639600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership film festival kicks off Earth Day Celebrations with the opportunity to view nine films from the Caravan of Colorado Environmental Film Festival selections for a donation of only $10/person. Films will be shown at the Tennyson Building Event Center.  For more information and a link to purchase tickets go to https://www.pagosagreen.org/environmentalfilmfestival/
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/environmental-film-festival-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240410T021555Z
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UID:3506-1713376800-1713384000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:April Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:April is volunteer month at Weminuche Audubon and two of our ongoing projects are looking for help.  At this month’s meeting \, Herb Grover will discuss the findings of the citizen science\, forest bird monitoring project volunteers from our chapter have been conducting. Over 60 volunteers have contributed to this study over the past 5 years\, so we can definitely say that citizen science is indeed alive and well in Pagosa country. With sites at Turkey Springs\, Fawn Gulch\, and Jackson Mountain\, our project has revealed a very diverse bird community with more than 85 bird species accounted for thus far. Interestingly\, about half of those species remain here over the winter months\, with about half migrating to Central and South America. Along with the migratory patterns of the bird species we share the forest with\, Herb will also discuss population trends\, feeding behaviors\, and nesting habits of our feathered friends. With the expectation of continuing this project into the coming years\, we hope you will consider joining our team.  \nAlso looking for volunteers to conduct Riverwalk tours is Pagosa Wetland Partners.  Josh Pike will be at our meeting to invite you to join their naturalist training program where you will learn how to inspire an appreciation for the magical wetland areas bordering the Riverwalk.  Motivation for the guides is the knowledge that people will protect what they love. \n So come join us on Wednesday\, April 17th at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St.  We will gather at 6 PM for socializing\, with the meeting starting at 6:30 pm.   Please enter through the side door off the parking lot or let us know to open the main door for handicap entry.  In appreciation for our meeting space\, we welcome donations of non-perishable food for the church food bank. If you can’t join us in person\, use this link to join us on Zoom:  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86126207702?pwd=8endilw6PRlhtWprnmpoXlW77DaiD6.1 \nMeeting ID: 861 2620 7702\nPasscode: 921620\nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,86126207702#\,\,\,\,*921620# US\n+16694449171\,\,86126207702#\,\,\,\,*921620# US\nDial by your location\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 861 2620 7702\nPasscode: 921620\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc91uLYY2
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/april-chapter-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240311T194536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T194536Z
UID:3486-1713290400-1713297600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Landowner Basics Class-Living with Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Register for this free class by email; robin.young@colostate.edu or by phone; 970-264-5931.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/landowner-basics-class-living-with-wildlife/
LOCATION:CSU Extension Office\, 344 Hwy 84\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
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UID:3484-1712685600-1712692800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Landowner Basics Class-Water Rights
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Colorado Division of Water Resources and San Juan Water Conservancy District. Register for this free class by email; robin.young@colostate.edu or by phone; 970-264-5931.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/landowner-basics-class-water-rights/
LOCATION:CSU Extension Office\, 344 Hwy 84\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240311T193638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T193638Z
UID:3481-1712080800-1712088000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Landowner Basics Class- Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:Archuleta County Weed and Pest Supervisor Ethan Proud will cover landowner noxious weed responsibilities\, including the management of invasive plant species to promote healthy landscapes for native plant species\, pollinators and wildlife.  Register for this free class by email; robin.young@colostate.edu or by phone; 970-264-5931.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/landowner-basics-class-weed-management/
LOCATION:CSU Extension Office\, 344 Hwy 84\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240313T193402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T155920Z
UID:3492-1711562400-1711569600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:March Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We hope that you will join us this month when we welcome Doug Clark\, wildlife biologist with the Rio Grande National Forest.  Doug’s career as a Biological Technician\, and now Wildlife Biologist\, with the USFS has spanned more than 30 years. He currently works out of Del Norte\, CO\, but past projects have found him working in Alaska\, Colorado and South Dakota in a variety of wildlife surveys including Canada lynx\, wolves\, bats\, birds\, and black-footed ferrets to name a few.\nThe goal of a wildlife biologist on the National Forest is to ensure diverse and sustainable populations of the native plants and animals that call the forest home. In this role\, Doug provides guidance for interdisciplinary projects such as timber\, recreation\, and fuels treatments that occur on the forest.  He will talk about his work to protect some of the Species of Conservation Concern\, Threatened and Endangered Species\, and Birds of Conservation Concern that can be found in the Rio Grande National Forest.\nThe public is invited to join us for our meeting on Wednesday\, March 27\, at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St. Please note that this is one week later in the month than our meetings normally occur.  We will gather at 6 PM for socializing  and the meeting will start at 6:30.  Please enter through the side door off the parking lot or let us know to open the main door for handicap entry.  In appreciation for our meeting space\, we welcome donations of non-perishable food for the church food bank.  If you are unable to join us in person\, use the following link to join on Zoom.  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82935497603?pwd=xDpBguyFyKdBfvuWbZX5zaeLC1gep9.1 \nMeeting ID: 829 3549 7603\nPasscode: 513563 \nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,82935497603#\,\,\,\,*513563# US\n+13462487799\,\,82935497603#\,\,\,\,*513563# US (Houston)\nDial by your location\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\nMeeting ID: 829 3549 7603\nPasscode: 513563\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keEil1HYWT
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/march-chapter-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240109T173731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T173731Z
UID:3439-1709856000-1710115199@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monte Vista Crane Festival
DESCRIPTION:At the Monte Vista Crane Festival you can enjoy thousands of Sandhill Cranes\, ducks\, and geese flying against a backdrop of mountain scenery. Raptors will adorn the power poles and owls will be sitting with their young. A visit to the Monte Vista Crane Festival is an opportunity to see an amazing natural spectacle as well as experience a unique rural community.  Registration is now open for festival events.  Don’t delay\, spots for special events fill quickly.  For more information visit\, http://mvcranefest.org
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/monte-vista-crane-festival-4/
LOCATION:Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge\, Monte Vista\, Colorado
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240215T151621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T032103Z
UID:3468-1708538400-1708545600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month we are excited to take a tour of birding in Arizona led by our member Jeffrey Reichel. Jeff is an experienced birder and excellent photographer who lives in Pagosa Springs\, but also spends some time in Arizona looking for new and beautiful birds.  This will be our opportunity to leave winter behind for an hour or so when he shares his knowledge and photographs of birds we don’t get to see here.    Jeff developed an interest in birds at a young age growing up in Wisconsin. For many years his fascination with birds was eclipsed by other interests.  According to Jeff\, he took birding up again around 10 years ago when his wife suggested that it might be fun to do something other than just hiking.  Anyone who has followed Jeff up a trail knows that can be a challenge! \nThe public is invited to join us for our meeting on Wednesday\, February 21\, at the Community United Methodist Church on Lewis St.  We will gather at 6 PM for socializing  and the meeting will start at 6:30.  Please enter through the side door off the parking lot or let us know to open the main door for handicap entry.  In appreciation for our meeting space\, we welcome donations of non-perishable food for the church food bank. Prior to the meeting\, a link to join on Zoom will be posted here for those unable to attend in person. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://audubon.zoom.us/j/94303559273?pwd=eU01ZFZuRUllRmRwTG1qek9neEtWUT09\n\nMeeting ID: 943 0355 9273\nPasscode: 802469\n\n—\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,94303559273#\,\,\,\,*802469# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,94303559273#\,\,\,\,*802469# US (San Jose)\n\n—\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• +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 518 9805 US (New York)\n\nMeeting ID: 943 0355 9273\nPasscode: 802469
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/february-chapter-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
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UID:3456-1708158600-1708165800@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birding for the Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Riverwalk to tally birds that we identify on Saturday morning.  Our count will be added to results for the GBBC.  We will meet at our native plant garden near the GGP domes at 8:30 AM.  Bring your binoculars.  This is a family-friendly event but please leave dogs at home.  We love them but the birds don’t.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/birding-for-the-great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:Riverwalk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240109T172722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172722Z
UID:3436-1708041600-1708387199@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us in counting birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count in February.  This global census of birds paints a snapshot of where birds are before spring migration begins.  Count birds for as little as 15 minutes where ever you are during the count period and enter your findings on ebird.org.  It’s that simple.  For further information on the count visit http://birdcount.org
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240206T164048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T163656Z
UID:3449-1707559200-1707570000@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Durango Dipper Count
DESCRIPTION:Count Moved to Sunday\, February 11  \nWe’re excited to join members of the Durango Dipper Lovers for a fun day conducting the annual winter dipper count on the Animas River on February 11 at 10 am.  We’ll meet on the river trail in front of the Powerhouse and plan to break into groups to cover different sections of the river. Expect to spend about three hours walking the river trail and observing.\nBring binoculars\, water\, and snacks\, and of course\, weather-appropriate garb.  If weather is forecast to be much too stormy on Saturday\, we’ll email by Friday afternoon. If that’s the case\, please save Sunday\, Feb. 11 as an alternate day\, at the same time and place.\nThis is the seventh year for the winter dipper count\, and the ninth year since starting the American Dipper Project.  We’re gearing up for spring nesting season\, and hope you can help to monitor nest success of dippers again this coming season. \n\nFeel free to invite anyone who might want to join the project this spring!  See you on February 11\, and feel free to contact us with any questions. If you plan to attend\, please let Steve and Shelley know to expect you with an email to them at sm3662@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/durango-dipper-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20240109T170538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T010605Z
UID:3434-1705514400-1705521600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:January Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In November our Audubon chapter hosted a presentation by Dr. Terry Root on Climate Change. The consequences of global warming which we are experiencing now and predictions for the future left us concerned if enough is being done to slow the trajectory that we are on. Can our actions make a difference? How do we achieve the goal of 100% clean electricity by 2035?  \nThe good news is that the energy grid is undergoing a massive transformation from technologies that have historically powered modern life to a system that will also be increasingly clean and sustainable. A couple of promising avenues in development are distributed energy resources (DERs) and virtual power plants (VPPs).  Distributed energy resources are things like solar panels and batteries\, which supply electricity within the communities they are in\, while also increasing resilience because there are less transmission lines needed to import the energy. A virtual power plant will congregate attributes and resources of DERs\, while demanding side technologies (electric vehicles\, smart appliances\, etc)\, and energy efficiency measures to help meet energy demand placed on the electric grid. \nWith us to explain these concepts at our January meeting will be Holly Metzler\, now serving her second term on the LaPlata Electric Association Board Of Directors. Metzler received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Fort Lewis College\, and in 2018 completed her Master of Science in Environmental Policy from University of Denver. She has lived most of her life in Pagosa Springs\, where currently she and her husband are local business owners. \nThe public is invited to join us at this meeting.   We meet at 6 PM for socializing with a short business meeting followed by the presentation starting at 6:30.   Please enter through the side door off the parking lot\, or let us know to open the main door for handicap entry.  In appreciation for our meeting space\, we welcome donations of non-perishable food for the church food bank. For those unable to join us in person\, use the following link to view the presentation on Zoom. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86126207702?pwd=8endilw6PRlhtWprnmpoXlW77DaiD6.1 \nMeeting ID: 861 2620 7702\nPasscode: 921620 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,86126207702#\,\,\,\,*921620# US\n+16694449171\,\,86126207702#\,\,\,\,*921620# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 861 2620 7702\nPasscode: 921620 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc91uLYY2
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/january-chapter-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20231029T231113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T172610Z
UID:3392-1702684800-1702771199@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlan to join us on Saturday\, December 16\, for National Audubon’s 124th annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC).  This will mark the 13th year of data contributions from the Pagosa Springs area in the count organized by Weminuche Audubon Society.  Some of our area bird lovers have taken part in all of these local counts.If a major storm cancels the count on the 16th\, we will hold it on the 17th.\nThe Christmas Bird Count is the longest running citizen science census of early winter birds in the Western Hemisphere.  The CBC provides critical data on bird populations which is widely used in predicting trends and in protecting species in declines.  Our count follows established protocols for documenting all birds detected within a 15 mile diameter circle\, divided into 8 zones\, which is centered at the transfer station on Trujillo Rd.2\nWe encourage participation by bird enthusiasts of all skill levels to join in the fun. Visitors to Pagosa are always welcome to join us.  You may join a team to count birds in one of the designated zones.  If you live within the count circle area\, you can join from home by counting birds at your feeders\, or by welcoming us onto your property to count the birds we see. \nTo get involved\, send us an email\, weminucheaudubon@gmail.com
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/christmas-bird-count-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T153136
CREATED:20231120T023202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T160901Z
UID:3421-1702490400-1702497600@www.weminucheaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Birds 101
DESCRIPTION:The last class prior to the Christmas Bird Count and presented by Audubon Rockies Community Naturalist\, Keith Bruno\, will cover raptors and the protocols established by National Audubon to be used on count day. \nWe always have a fun time at these classes and hope that you can join us in person.  Come early to sign up for the count and share a treat.  Class will start promptly at 6. A donation of non-perishable food for the church food bank is appreciated.  If you are unable to make it to the class\, you can join us on Zoom using the following link \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88011211821?pwd=gUjKFfx7B2ozyDdFUbuyfR4x6o3BWM.1 \nMeeting ID: 880 1121 1821\nPasscode: 808672 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,88011211821#\,\,\,\,*808672# US\n+16699006833\,\,88011211821#\,\,\,\,*808672# US (San Jose) \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US \nMeeting ID: 880 1121 1821\nPasscode: 808672 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/ktormZcQQ
URL:https://www.weminucheaudubon.org/event/winter-birds-101-9/
LOCATION:Community United Methodist Church\, 434 Lewis St\, Pagosa Springs\, CO
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