Whether you're an experienced birder, or just want to learn more
about the amazing wildlife and important habitats in
the Grand Valley and Mesa County, we're glad you stopped by!
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Grand Valley Audubon strives to provide information, education,
and activities to help everyone get outside and connect with
the spectacular natural area we call home. 

DID YOU KNOW...
If you are a National Audubon Member (and receive the magazine) less than $2.00 of your dues are returned to your local Grand Valley Audubon (GVAS) chapter? We ask you to join us locally because 100% remains local and directly benefits local chapter activities.  
​Thank you!

Ferruginous Hawk / Photo by Jackson Trappett

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BIRD ​​
BIRD BANDING RETURNS SEPTEMBER 2021!!
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 With a missed year in 2020, we are planning on a continuing collaboration with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies to hold a month-long fall bird banding season in Connected Lakes State Park.
As in previous years, a certified bird bander will be on site each weekday morning capturing, studying and releasing birds. Our banding educators will work with students from local schools to help them understand the big concepts of migration, adaptation and the science behind banding birds.  Students participate in a wildlife discovery walk, learning about some of the resident birds and local wildlife.
Grand Valley Audubon will help underwrite transportation costs so local 4th grade classes can participate in this outdoor classroom field trip.  More details to come!! 

OUR FIRST DIGITAL-ONLY VERSION OF
THE GREAT BLUE HERALD 

​CLICK HERE FOR THE MARCH-APRIL-MAY 2021 EDITION

DUSKY GROUSE / NORTHERN PYGMY / CHIPPING SPARROW:   Photography by Jackson Trappett

Due to COVID protocol, please continue to check the website for updates.
Stay safe and don't forget to feed your backyard birds!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

> DON'T WAIT TOO LONG TO Sign up for the 2021 COSTA RICA TRIP!

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Visit the Audubon Nature Preserve
610 Dike Road, Grand Junction, 81507
(just before the entrance to Connected Lakes State Park)
Open to the public for walking, bird and nature-watching. Please leave it as you found it.​

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​NEW
​BIRD PHOTO GALLERY

AMERICAN ROBIN
Photography by Jacob Zeerip