Upcoming Events

Conservation of the American Kestrel in Colorado
Sep
23

Conservation of the American Kestrel in Colorado

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Scott Rashid, director of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI) will discuss the fascinating biology of American Kestrels, reasons for their decline, and what CARRI is doing to help them. Prior to Scott’s talk, Silas McQueen will speak for ten minutes about his Hog Island birding camp experience, sponsored by a scholarship from BCAS.

Photo of adult male American Kestrel courtesy of Scott Rashid.

This program will be offered in person and online.

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Microbes and Wildlife in a Rapidly Changing World: From Colorado Boreal Toads to African Grey Parrots
Oct
28

Microbes and Wildlife in a Rapidly Changing World: From Colorado Boreal Toads to African Grey Parrots

How can microbes help wildlife conservation? Join CU Professor Valerie McKenzie to learn about relationships between microbes and wildlife, and how her research is exploring use of microbes to help declining boreal toad populations and fight against wildlife trafficking.

Photo Credit: Juvenile Boreal Toads on a clump of pondweed, by Valerie McKenzie

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Prairie Rattlesnakes: Guardians of the Grasslands
May
27

Prairie Rattlesnakes: Guardians of the Grasslands

Learn about the value of Prairie Rattlesnakes and other reptiles and amphibians in our ecosystems, and meet a few live representatives!

NOTE: This program will be offered in-person only. Attendance will be limited and registration will be required.

Photo credit: Prairie Rattlesnake in defensive posture on road, by Cameron Young.

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The Next Level of Protection of Conservation Lands
Apr
22

The Next Level of Protection of Conservation Lands

Chris Pague will share conservation challenges and recent successes of the Southern High Plains Initiative, from the perspective of his decades of experience with ecology, natural history, conservation biology, and conservation planning, including 30+ years with The Nature Conservancy.

Photo Credit: Chris Page at Maverick Ranch in SE Colorado Canyonlands/Grasslands, by Kate Shorrock.

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