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Saturday, September 11, 7 a.m - 1 p.m
"Walking Tour of Arapaho Ranch"
Lee and Virginia Evans' ranch west of Nederland contains some of the best-preserved willow cars, montane meadows, and aspen groves in Boulder County. For years their ranch has been a focal point of Boulder County Nature Association research and restoration activities, and Lee and Virginia have contributed generously to BCNA land conservation projects. This leisurely hike and picnic lunch by Middle Boulder Creek will offer the opportunity to get to know this beautiful landscape, which is protected by a conservation easement with Colorado Open Lands. Limited to 15 participants. To reserve a space, contact Steve Jones (curlewsj@comcast.net; 303-494-2468)
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Sunday, September 26, 6:00 p.m.
"Roll and Stroll Birdwatching at Boulder Valley Ranch Open Space"
Join The Boulder County Audubon Society and OSMP on a bird-watching field trip at Boulder Valley Ranch open space.  Knowledgeable Audubon birders team up with Topher Downham, an OSMP specialist, to provide this fun bird-watching experience at dusk for people who use walkers, wheelchairs, canes, or just regular legs.  Bring hats, sunscreen, water, assistance if necessary, and binoculars if you have them, though some will be available to share.  Extra wheelchairs available for assistance or just to experience. Contact Mary Balzer (marybalzer@qwest.net). Meet at Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead parking lot (Longhorn Rd off 36, north of Boulder) at 6:00pm.
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Saturday, October 9, 8 a.m - 1 p.m
"Walking Tour of Carolyn Holmberg Preserve & Visit to the Birds of Prey Center, Rock Creek Farm."
Beginning at Stearns Lake parking area, we will explore Stearns Lake and look for early migrating water fowl. We will follow the Mary Miller (the mother of Lafayette) Trail to Rock Creek Farm for a guided tour of the Birds of Prey Center. As we return to Stearns for a potluck picnic lunch, we will keep our eyes open for raptors and especially a bald eagle pair that wintered in the area south of the lake last year. For those who have time we can take the Cradleboard Trail to the northern boundary of a wetland preserve to notice if wetland and short grass prairie ecosystems can coexist with development. Limited to 20 participants. To reserve a space, contact Petrea Mah at petreamah@comcast.net or 303-494-4121.
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