MONTHLY PROGRAMS RETURN!
SEPTEMBER 21st!

A Rare Bird Indeed!
Prehistoric Bird Images and Artifacts in Colorado Plateau Archaeology
Archaeological research throughout the Colorado Plateau has produced a great deal of information regarding the importance of birds to the prehistoric peoples of the region. Evidence of a wide variety of both identifiable and stylistic birds are found in prehistoric faunal remains, rock imagery, and artifacts. Dominquez Archaeological Research Group (DARG) of Grand Junction has documented and recorded multiple examples of bird-related archaeology in western Colorado. Join archaeologist Sonny Shelton as she shares with you some of these fascinating and unusual finds.

​Social: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Poetry & Program: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Colorado Poet: TBA 
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Bio
Holly “Sonny” Shelton is an archaeologist, faunal analysis specialist, and crew chief for Grand River Institute and is a Dominquez Archaeological Research Group (DARG) associate. Shelton has worked for over 30 years as an archaeologist in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, and Utah. She has also been privileged to serve the Western Colorado public for many years as a Registered Nurse and ANCC Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Care RN. Shelton is dedicated to DARG’s ongoing mission of public outreach and education.
PHOTO ABOVE: by Sonny Shelton

​GVAS Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month.
Location: The First Presbyterian Church,  
​3940 27 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81506.

Each meeting begins with a poetry reading by one of our fabulous Colorado poets. Sit back and enjoy!

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UPCOMING 2026 BIRD EVENTS

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
From 6:00 - 7:30 pm
A BIRDING EVENING AT THE PRESERVE
Organized by Pam Johnson

Mark your calendar for an evening birdwalk at the Preserve 
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 
If you haven't made it over there yet, here is your opportunity!
Meet at the main gate at 6:00 pm.  
Limited parking, so if you have a state park pass that you can park and walk over that would be great.
Contact Pam Johnson, leave a message, at 970-523-5443 if you have any questions. 
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YOUNG BIRDERS EVENTS -
​Watch for Updates!
Grand Valley Audubon Society invites all young naturalists and bird curious to go learn our local birds! (Real-life PokéMon) Students 13-21 years old are welcome to bring their parent/guardian. 10 pairs of binoculars and a spotting scope are shared.
​Leaders: Logan Wagner & PJ Janssen.
Contact: [email protected] for questions.

BIRDWALKS INFO
Bird Walks are one of Grand Valley Audubon Society's most popular events and Pam Johnson is the Bird Walk Organizer. But she needs your help! Can you identify an area for a possible walk? When is a good time of year to watch the birds in this area?
Click to download a BirdWalkworkSheet.docx to complete and return to Pam using the email or phone number below. She will contact you for clarification and details. Dates and times will be posted into the calendar on the website and the newsletter. She hopes to organize two walks a month.
Send your suggestions to Pam Johnson at [email protected].
You can also leave her a message at 970-523-5443.
​Thank you for all you do to support Grand Valley Audubon Society!

GVAS JOB OPENING

GVAS TREASURER
POSITION OPEN

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