Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
Adult Education Programs
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November-December 2007
Cost per program: $4.00 Members, $6.00 Non-members
Credit/debit cards accepted.
RSVP to Amanda Morrison at 303-659-4348 ext 6#.
Programs held at RMBO, 14500 Lark
Bunting Lane in Brighton, CO.
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Whether it was our first sight of a mountain, our first close encounter with wildlife, or our first camping trip, we've all had magical nature experiences that stand out from all others. Unfortunately, in our high tech busy world, our contacts with nature are all too often forsaken for hours spent in front of a computer or television.
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory's Adult Education Programs are designed to give adults (age 15 and up) hands-on opportunities to learn about birds while spending time outdoors experiencing and appreciating the natural world. Our Education Division has been providing opportunities for magical nature experiences to happen over the past 19 years. We invite all adults, from non-birders to accomplished birders, to get out of the house and join us at our Bird Education Center for an outdoor experience!
RMBO's mission is to conserve birds of the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and
Intermountain West and the habitats on which they depend through
research, monitoring, education, and outreach. One of the ways we
reach our mission is through education, which we feel is important
because, "We conserve only what we love, we love only what we
understand, we understand only what we are taught" (Baba Dioum).
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Bird Feeding 101
November 10 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ages 15 +
Attracting birds to your yard is a fun and exciting way to learn about
bird behavior. Join us to learn what types of feeders and
seed work to bring the birds in close for your personal observation.
Colorado’s Wintering Raptors
November 17 1:00pm-2:30pm
Ages 15 +
Have you ever noticed that we have more Bald Eagles in Colorado during the winter than the summer? Many species of raptors migrate to our state in order to find food not available to the north. Learn who they are and what they are doing while here.
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Using Checklists
December 1 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ages 15 +
Learn how to use a bird checklist for keeping record of birds you see in your birding life. We’ll go through the terminology and organization of bird families to make it a natural thing for you to do.
Using Field Guides
December 8 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ages 15 +
No two field guides are organized the same way. We’ll look at a few types and pick them apart so that we know how to look for and learn about a bird we find in the wild. Discussion will include family identification.
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Birdwatching Basics
December 15 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ages 15 +
Have you ever wondered how those birders know what species they are looking at? We’ll introduce you to bird identification techniques and field guide use. We provide the binoculars and spotting scope with instruction on how to use them in the field.
Feathers
December 22 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ages 15 +
Birds have many types of feathers that do different jobs for the bird. Learn about each of these while examining feathers up close. Examine feather tracts and learn all about molting and plumage.
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Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
Family Education Programs
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November, 2007 - January, 2008
Cost per program: $4.00 Members, $6.00 Non-members
Credit/debit cards accepted.
RSVP to Amanda Morrison at 303-659-4348 ext 6#.
Programs held at RMBO, 14500 Lark
Bunting Lane in Brighton, CO.
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Few experiences foster a sense of wonder and excitement as encounters with nature do. It may be a simply taking a hike, looking at bald eagles through binoculars, or seeing a live bird in the hand that peaks interest. Nature also calms us and reinvigorates us. Whether it was our first sight of a mountain, an encounter with wildlife, or a camping trip, we've all had magical nature experiences that stand out among our adult or childhood memories. Unfortunately, in our high tech busy world, children's contacts with nature are all too often forsaken for hours spent indoors, often in front of a computer or television.
Our Family Education Programs are designed to give children and their families a fun, hands-on opportunity to learn about nature, and to get outdoors to experience the wonders of birds. For 19 years, our Education Division has been providing opportunities for educational and memorable nature experiences to happen. We invite children (ages 5 and up) and their families to get out of the house and join us at our Bird Education Center for fun learning experiences! All programs are open to the public and we invite Boy and Girl Scouts in order to help them earn their wildlife badges.
RMBO's mission is to conserve birds of the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and Intermountain West and the habitats on which they depend through research, monitoring, education, and outreach. One of the ways we reach our mission is through education, which we feel is important because, "We conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, we understand only what we are taught" (Baba Dioum).
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Turkey Time
November 10 10:00am-11:30am
Ages 5 +
Benjamin Franklin recommended the turkey to be our national symbol. See a live turkey and learn about wild and domestic turkeys. Make a turkey decoration for your house for Thanksgiving.
Bird Winter Survival Skills
November 17 10:00am-11:00am
Ages 7 +
How do birds prepare for and survive the winter? Come learn about the adaptations that allow some birds to survive the cold Colorado weather.
Nest Tracking
December 1 10:00am-11:00am
Ages 5 +
The leaves have fallen and nests are easy for us to spot! Nests are evidence that birds have been living in an area, using various structures and plants to build nests there. Come hike with us to look for nests that were used in the spring and summer months.
Great Horned Owl Expedition
December 8 10:00am-11:30am
Ages 7 +
Have you ever noticed that we have more Bald Eagles in Colorado during the winter than the summer? Many species of raptors migrate to our state in order to find food not available to the north. Learn who they are and what they are doing while here.
Birds of a Feather
December 15 10:00am-11:00am
Ages 5 +
Come learn what makes a bird special! We’ll discuss feathers, feet, beaks, and other body parts unique to birds. We’ll also determine what makes a good bird “home.”
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Nest-building Christmas
December 22 10:00am-11:00am
Ages 5 +
Many birds build their nests high up in the safe branches of trees. We’ll learn about a few birds that nest in the coniferous forests of Colorado and make a nest to take home for your tree.
Bald Eagles at Barr Lake!
January 5 10:00am-11:30am
Ages 7 +
Join an RMBO biologist for a hike to our resident Bald Eagle nest. We’ll view the nest, eagles, and talk about their federal delisting and what this means for these majestic birds.
Feeder Frenzy
January 5 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ages 5 +
Learn about seed-eating birds and how they survive through Colorado’s harsh winters. Learn what you can feed birds in your yard and build a feeder to take home.
Journaling About Birds
January 12 10:00am-11:30am
Ages 9 +
Come learn how to keep a field journal as you observe birds on a nature walk and by watching birds at our feeder.
Bird Clues
January 12 1:00pm-2:00pm
Ages 7 +
Come learn about the field markings that help birdwatchers to determine what species a bird is. We’ll choose a bird that we want to study and create a bird true to its color.
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