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

Photo credit: White-crowned Sparrow by Kevin Smith.

Teller Farm North Trailhead (map)

Observe a variety of birds along the White Rocks trail with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Northern Shrike by Matthew Studebaker.

Participate in the Christmas Bird Count, at various locations in the city of Boulder and surrounding areas..
NOTE: Actual field times will vary by area/leader.

Photo courtesy of Camilla Cerea/Audubon.

Discover how every career can help shape a sustainable future! Join Martin Ogle for a welcome reception at 6:30 PM and the program from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Image by Martin Ogle.

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

Photo credit: Hooded Merganser 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: Wilson’s Snipe by Kevin Smith.

Sawhill Ponds Trailhead (map)

Explore nature at night by the full moon with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Photo credit: Full moon by Dave Sutherland.

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

Enjoy amazing views of planets, a supernova remnant, nearby galaxies and more with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

NOTE: The program will be offered once, on the night with the best weather forecast.

Image of Saturn from the Hubble Telescope.

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.

Look for arriving winter waterbirds, plus songbirds and raptors in a variety of habitats, with birder Peter Ruprecht.

Photo credit: Male Northern Pintail by Kevin Smith.

Explore the fascinating lives of North American woodpeckers with award-winning author and photographer Paul Bannick.

This special program will be offered in-person only and is a Ticketed Event! See full description for details.

This is the BCAS November program. We will not have another program on the fourth Tuesday of this month - the next program will be in January.

Photo of Acorn Woodpecker by Paul Bannick.

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

Photo credit: Belted Kingfisher by Kevin Smith.

Observe birds at Pella Crossing with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo of American Wigeon by Kevin Smith.

Experience mammal skulls up close with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Photo of skulls by Dave Sutherland.

Come as early as 5:45 for energy bike demos and information tables. The formal program starts at 6:30.

This engaging program explores how energy shapes our daily lives, the role we play in developing sustainable energy solutions, and the policies influencing our communities and environment.

Image by Martin Ogle.

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

Observe birds at Crane Hollow Road with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo of White-crowned Sparrow by Kevin Smith.

Walk along a beautiful creek and enjoy water music with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Photo of Boulder Creek by Dave Sutherland.

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

Photo credit: Black-capped Chickadee by Kevin Smith.

Explore a tallgrass prairie stand and enjoy fall wildflowers, grasses, and pollinators with community naturalist Dave Sutherland. Meeting location and map will be provided to registered participants.

Photo: Fall grassland colors by Dave Sutherland.

Teller Farm North Trailhead (map)

Observe a variety of birds and habitats along the trails at White Rocks and Teller Farm with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo credit: Wilson’s Warbler by Matthew Studebaker.

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

Explore Walden Ponds for waterfowl, raptors, woodpeckers, and more with naturalist Dave Sutherland for two hours, then grab a brew at Avery, with appetizers provided by BCAS.

Photo of Wood Ducks by Gerhard Assenmacher.

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 on Zoom, but will not be recorded.

Observe birds at Pella Crossing with local birder Carl Starace.

Photo of Wilson’s Warbler by Matthew Studebaker.

Walden Pond Trailhead (map)

Spend a fun morning at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat observing resident and migrating birds.

Photo credit: Snowy Egret by Kevin Smith.

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

Photo credit: Bullock’s Oriole by Kevin Smith.

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

Photo credit: Pygmy Nuthatch 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: Wild Turkey by Gerhard Assenmacher.

Preview the speakers for the fall 2025 programs season.

Starting in 2020, many programs were recorded and are available to view on the BCAS YouTube channel. The channel includes playlists for each fall/spring program series.