This image— a grandmother teaching her grandson to fish—highlights just a few of the many benefits offered by public lands and waters: opportunities to have fun, gather food, teach and learn, share time with family, relax and reflect in nature. Boulder County Nature Association’s 2026 ecosymposium will strengthen participants’ understanding of current issues in policy, law and management of our public lands, learn about efforts to protect what we have, and build our courage and our toolkits for effective public lands advocacy, amid unprecedented pressure on public lands.

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Boulder County Audubon Society is offering two full scholarships plus airfare for Colorado teens aged 15-17 to attend the Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens at Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine, June 14-19, 2026.

Thumbnail image by Claire VanTol

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.

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.

Experience mammal skulls up close with community naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Photo of skulls by Dave Sutherland.

Explore a new view of humanity on a neighborhood walk around Treehouse Learning Preschool.

Image by Martin Ogle.

The WMBD 2025 theme is “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities” highlighting the need for a healthy coexistence between humans and birds.

Explore how new scientific understandings of Earth as a living system intersect with cultural understandings, ancient and new, in this presentation by naturalist, Earth scientist and storyteller Martin Ogle.

Image by Martin Ogle.

Attend the student-led 2025 Boulder Valley School District Climate Resilience Summit - see inspirational talks, table displays, an energy bike demonstration, and participate in guided discussions.

Image by Martin Ogle.

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.

Kevin's comedy will have us laughing at animal antics and re-thinking the wildlife around us. Ticketed Event! See full description for details.

Photo by Ingo Hamann. Laughing Out Loud. Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalist.

Experience mammal skulls up close with community naturalist Dave Sutherland and mammalogist Carron Meaney.

Photo of prairie dog skull by Ann Duncan..

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.

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.

Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat (map)

Bring the entire family to celebrate bird migration! Learn about insects and their importance to bird life, take a bird walk, and meet live birds of prey.

Advocating for bird-friendly legislation is one of the most impactful ways to help birds and the environment, but without an understanding of the process, it can seem daunting. Getting Green Laws is a free webinar training on how Coloradans can make their voices heard by state legislators on timely environmental laws being considered right now.

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.

Explore new scientific understandings of Earth as a living system with naturalist Martin Ogle, accompanied by musicians from the Boulder Philharmonic.

Photo courtesy of Martin Ogle.

Join BCAS for our annual holiday party for refreshments and socializing before our special program: a showing of the film Mighty Oak.

Play the popular Wingspan board game while you enjoy appetizers provided by BCAS and drinks you purchase..

White-throated Swifts in flight, Boulder County Audubon Society donated image.

It Starts at the Top: The Intertwined Fates of Water and Ecosystems in the Climate Crisis

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 10th annual celebration of fall bird migration.

Photo of migratory bird mural painting courtesy of Martin Ogle.

Join BCAS to celebrate seven years of Boulder Birds and Brew!

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Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat (map)

Bring the entire family to celebrate bird migration! Learn about water and its importance to bird life, take a bird walk, and meet live birds of prey.

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Enjoy a short talk and hands-on activities designed to enhance your appreciation of birds!

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Join naturalist Martin Ogle to learn about the latest scientific understandings of Earth and how they are reflected all around us.

Photos courtesy of Martin Ogle.
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Participate in the Christmas Bird Count, at various locations around Boulder County.
NOTE: Actual field times will vary by sector/leader.

Photo courtesy of Camilla Cerea/Audubon.

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Join BCAS to celebrate our 50th anniversary, and to sign up for our very special 2023 Interludes With Nature trips!

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2022 World Migratory Bird Day is themed “Dim the Lights for Birds at Night.”

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