Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Bullock’s Oriole by Kevin Smith.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Join the Boulder County Audubon Teen Naturalists to kick off the 2026-27 season with a pizza party and an opportunity to meet Colorado’s moths up close and personal.

Golden Ponds Nature Area parking lot
2505 3rd Avenue, Longmont, CO (map)

Observe spring birds at Golden Ponds Nature Area in Longmont with local bird watcher Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Juvenile Cooper’s Hawk by Alan Vernon CC 2.0 via Wikimedia.

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Spotted Sandpiper by Gerhard Assenmacher.

Observe summer birds along Old St. Vrain Road with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Western Flycatcher by Kevin Smith.

Sandstone Ranch Community Park and Nature Area, Sandstone Drive, Longmont.

Observe birds at Sandstone Ranch with local birder Carl Starace.

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Black-capped Chickadee by Kevin Smith.

Sawhill Ponds Trailhead (map)

Enjoy the rising full moon and accompanying classical music, plus twinkling stars and hopefully fireflies, with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Photo of full moon by Dave Sutherland.

Observe resident and migrant birds at Rabbit Mountain with local bird watcher Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Yellow-Breasted Chat by Ken Cook.

Realization Point parking lot, Flagstaff Road (map)

Visit one of the last remnants of the Ice Age forest in Colorado with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Photo by Dave Sutherland.

Observe birds in the foothills at Heil Valley Ranch with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Western Tanager by Kevin Smith.

Peer into the heart of our galaxy, the Milky Way, to see new stars like the Sun being born and much more with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

NOTE: The program will be offered once on June 11, 12, or 13, on the night with the best weather forecast.

Image of Whirlpool Galaxy by Dave Sutherland..

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Northern Flicker by Kevin Smith.

Each spring, tropical migrants return to Boulder to nest. Join bird song expert Nathan Pieplow and naturalist Dave Sutherland at one of our best birding "hot spots" for an exploration of bird songs and calls.

Picture Rock Trailhead, Heil Valley Ranch, Red Gulch Road, Lyons, CO (map)

Observe early summer birds along Old St. Vrain Road with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Black-headed Grosbeak by Kevin Smith.

Note: This trip is full, but you can join the waitlist.

Look for colorful returning spring migrants in Boulder’s foothills with Jim Fisher.

Photo credit: Broad-tailed Hummingbird by Kevin Smith.

Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat (map)

World Migratory Bird Day is a celebration of migratory birds and their incredible journeys! Enjoy guided bird walks, education stations, live birds of prey and more in this multi-day celebration of spring bird migration.

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Ring-necked Duck by Kevin Smith.

This hands-on workshop invites participants to sharpen their observation skills through art while having creative fun.

Observe resident birds and spring migrants at Rabbit Mountain with local bird watcher Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Tree Swallow by Gerhard Assenmacher.

Golden Ponds Nature Area parking lot
2505 3rd Avenue, Longmont, CO (map)

Observe spring birds at Golden Ponds Nature Area in Longmont with local bird watcher Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Osprey by Kevin Smith.

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Green-winged Teal pair by Kevin Smith.

Meet-and-Greet with flamingos, behind-the-scenes at the Bird Propagation Center, and docent-led tour!

Observe birds at Pella Crossing with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Common Goldeneye by Kevin Smith.

Joder Ranch north of Boulder. Directions supplied when you register.

Enjoy amazing views of colliding galaxies, graceful spirals, and more with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

NOTE: The program will be offered once on March 19, 20, or 21, on the night with the best weather forecast.

Image of Whirlpool Galaxy by Dave Sutherland..

Picture Rock Trailhead, Heil Valley Ranch, Red Gulch Road, Lyons, CO (map)

Observe early summer birds along Old St. Vrain Road with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Townsend’s Solitaire, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.

Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.

Photo credit: Green-winged Teal pair by Kevin Smith.

Sandstone Ranch Community Park and Nature Area, Sandstone Drive, Longmont (map)

Observe birds at Sandstone Ranch with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: American Crow by Kevin Smith.

Walden Pond Trailhead (map)

Spend a fun morning at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat observing winter birds.

Photo credit: American Tree Sparrow by Kevin Smith.

This Tuesday is a BVSD In-Service Day, so no classes for BVSD students. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum's Vertebrate Zoology Collection - normally off limits to museum visitors!