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A Northern Pygmy Owl perches among bare tree branches.
Camaraderie and Counting for Science
January 19, 2023 — Roaring Fork Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ's 47th Christmas Bird Count highlights the community in community science.
Community Science at Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ
Four people in jackets look across a pond. One of them is holding a spotting scope.
No, You’re Not Too Inexperienced to Join the Christmas Bird Count
December 22, 2022 — A beginner birder’s perspective and tips on attending your first Christmas Bird Count.
Community Science at Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ
A girl stands in front of an icy lake, looking with binoculars.
Meet Sage, Pagosa Springs’ Emerging Bird Mentor
December 20, 2022 — Learn how her father, grandparents, and the Christmas Bird Count sparked a family tradition and a passion for birds.
Community Science at Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ
A man hands a child a small net. They are standing in a river lined by vegetation.
Thank You, Volunteer Educators!
December 14, 2022 — Our volunteer environmental educators helped inspire hundreds of students in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, this fall.
Sandhill Cranes walk in a lake at sunset.
Meeting the Moment for Bird and River Conservation
September 26, 2022 — Colorado Water Plan public comment period closes September 30.
Western Water
Butterfly on a purple flower.
A Healing Garden
August 17, 2022 — A new native garden supports the well-being of the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center’s staff and clients.
Native Plants
Panorama of a garden of flowers in front of a condo.
Goodbye Turf Grass, Hello Birds and Water
July 08, 2022 — How one Habitat Hero helped his HOA save 15 million gallons of water a year.
Native Plants
A group of students gardening.
Budding Horticulturists Refresh Habitat Hero Garden
June 07, 2022 — High school students from Fort Collins rejuvenated the Children’s Garden at the Gardens on Spring Creek.
Native Plants
An illustration of a bird flying between brightly and dimly lit cities.
How to Make Your Outdoor Home Lighting Bird-Friendly
May 31, 2022 — Learn about shielding lights and other ways to make your outdoor lighting more bird-friendly.
Bird-friendly Buildings