Upcoming Events
Crane Hollow Road with Carl Starace
Bird along Crane Hollow Road with local birder Carl Starace to look for wintering waterfowl and passerines.
Photo of American Tree Sparrow by Kevin Smith..
Meet the Planets: Music and Telescopes
View Jupiter's moons and Saturn's rings and sample Boulder Philharmonic's music, with community naturalist Dave Sutherland..
Image of Jupiter from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching
Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.
Photo credit: American Coot, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Boulder Christmas Bird Count
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.
Teen Naturalists: Boulder Christmas Bird Count
We will spend a half-day walking through the forest, contributing our discoveries to North America's oldest published bird count.
Teen Naturalists: Winter Raptor Survey at White Rocks (Updated Location)
Survey for raptors at Lagerman Reservoir.
Pella Crossing with Carl Starace
Bird the ponds and surrounding habitats of Pella Crossing with Carl Starace to look for waterfowl and passerines.
Photo credit: male Mallard in flight; multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching
Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.
Photo credit: Black-billed Magpie, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Meet the Planets: Music and Telescopes
View Jupiter's moons and Saturn's rings and sample Boulder Philharmonic's music, with community naturalist Dave Sutherland and composer John Heins.
Image of Jupiter by Dave Sutherland.
Skullduggery!
Experience mammal skulls up close with community naturalist Dave Sutherland and mammalogist Carron Meaney.
Photo of prairie dog skull by Ann Duncan..
Meet the Planets: Music and Telescopes
View Jupiter's moons and Saturn's rings and sample Boulder Philharmonic's music, with community naturalist Dave Sutherland and composer John Heins.
Image of Saturn by Dave Sutherland.
Sandstone Ranch with Carl Starace
Sandstone Ranch Community Park and Nature Area, Sandstone Drive, Longmont (map)
Observe birds at Sandstone Ranch with local birder Carl Starace.
Photo credit: Bushtit, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Teen Naturalists: Migratory mammals and birds of Meyers Gulch
We will walk through peaceful woods and meadows, looking for signs of moose and elk, along with flocks of forest birds, including wild turkeys, nuthatches, woodpeckers, bluebirds, and crossbills.
Boulder Birds & Brew: Golden Ponds and Fritz Family Brewers
NOTE: This trip is full, but you can join the waitlist.
Explore Golden Ponds Nature Area with birder and wildlife biologist Megan Jones Patterson.
Photo credit: White-breasted Nuthatch, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
White Rocks with Carl Starace
Bird the White Rocks Nature Preserve with Carl Starace to look for waterfowl and passerines.
Photo credit: Green-winged Teal pair, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching
Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.
Photo credit: Spotted Sandpiper, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
History Hike to Wood’s Quarry
Hike to one of Boulder's historic stone quarries with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.
Photo: View from Wood's Quarry, by Dave Sutherland
Pella Crossing with Carl Starace
Bird the ponds and surrounding habitats of Pella Crossing with Carl Starace to look for fall migrants.
Teen Naturalists: Stargazing and Pizza Party
We'll view the night sky through state-of-the-art telescopes and share our discoveries while munching on a variety of pizzas.
11th Annual Celebrating Migratory Birds
Enjoy a variety of fun and exciting exhibits and activities celebrating migratory birds! Join BCAS and the City of Lafayette at Waneka Lake and Greenlee Wildlife Preserve for the 11th annual celebration of fall bird migration.
Photo from the 2023 event courtesy of Martin Ogle.
Saturn’s Rings
Explore Saturn’s rings and moons with community naturalist Dave Sutherland and his large telescope.
NOTE: This program will be offered from 9-11 PM on ONE date - September 5, 6, OR 7. Registered participants will be notified of the chosen date.
Photo: Saturn and its rings through Dave's telescope, by Dave Sutherland.
Boulder Birds & Brew: White Rocks Nature Preserve
Teller Farm North Trailhead (map)
NOTE: This trip is full, but you can join the waitlist.
Explore White Rocks Nature Preserve with longtime birder Jim Guerin.
Photo credit: Snowy Egret, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching
Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.
Photo of Lark Sparrow by Kevin Smith
Wings and Songs: Birdwatching and Music
Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat (map)
Join community naturalist Dave Sutherland for amazing bird viewing accompanied by beautiful bird-themed musical selections.
Yellow Warbler photo by Kevin Smith.
Old St. Vrain Road with Carl Starace
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: Wild Turkey, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Formations! Geology and Music
Join community naturalist Dave Sutherland and composer Jeffrey Nytch for a musical hike in Boulder’s foothills, to explore ancient stories from the rocks, accompanied by music inspired by Colorado’s rocks and geology.
Photo by Dave Sutherland.
Nature at Night
Sawhill Ponds Trailhead (Map)
Explore the mysterious world of nocturnal animals under the full Sturgeon moon, with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.
Photo by Dave Sutherland.
White Rocks Trail with Carl Starace
Teller Farm North Trailhead (map)
Observe birds along the White Rocks trail with local birder Carl Starace.
Photo credit: Warbling Vireo, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Stories in the Rocks
Journey into Boulder’s past through stories found in the rocks, with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.
Photo of fossils by Lisa Hinderlider
Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching
Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.
Photo credit: Male American Kestrel, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Stargazing with a Telescope: Stars of a Summer Night
Explore the sky of a summer night with community naturalist Dave Sutherland and his large telescope.
NOTE: This program will be offered from 8:30-10:30 PM on ONE date - August 1, 2, OR 3. Registered participants will be notified of the chosen date.
Photo: Actual view of the Needle Galaxy NGC 4565 through Dave's telescope, by Dave Sutherland.
Sandstone Ranch with Carl Starace
Sandstone Ranch Community Park and Nature Area, Sandstone Drive, Longmont (map)
Observe birds at Sandstone Ranch with local birder Carl Starace.
Photo credit: Snowy Egret, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Heil Valley Ranch with Carl Starace
Observe birds at Heil Valley Ranch with local birder Carl Starace.
Photo credit: Rock Wren, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching
Discover the fun of observing birds and other natural wonders with knowledgeable Lafayette bird watchers.
Photo credit: Swainson’s Hawk, multiple photographers credited at the bottom of the BCAS Regional Birds photo gallery webpage.
41st Annual North American Butterfly Association Count
Help with this annual census of the varied and abundant butterfly species at the spectacular Cal-Wood Education Center.
Garita skipperling photo by Pam Piombino.