MONTHLY PROGRAMS |
UPCOMING 2026 BIRD EVENTSThursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 am
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 LET'S GO BIRDING! BEGINNER BACKYARD BIRDING Presented by Colorado National Monument Birders of every experience level and ability are invited to enjoy the resident birds of Colorado National Monument’s high desert! Join us for a physically accessible bird walk welcoming the whole Grand Valley birding community. Binoculars provided. Expect a relaxed pace over mostly even terrain. Grand Junction and Fruita Public Lands Location changes weekly. All events are free, but some locations may require entrance fees. More Info: https://www.nps.gov/colm/planyourvisit/events.htm ________________________________________________________________________ Fridays, 7:30 - 9:30 am July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 BIRDING FOR NEURODIVERGENTS Presented by Colorado National Monument Bird nerds and nature lovers are invited to explore the ecology of Colorado National Monument in a judgement-free hiking group! This sensory-friendly outing is designed with neurodivergent visitors in mind. Expect a relaxed pace and a space to engage however feels good to you. Share your knowledge or just take it in! Location changes weekly. All events are free, but the Monument has entrance fees. $25/vehicle entrance fee. More Info: https://www.nps.gov/colm/planyourvisit/events.htm __________________________________________________________________ Saturdays, 7:30 - 9:30 am July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 LET'S GO BIRDING! WALKS! Presented by Colorado National Monument Birders of every experience level and ability are invited to enjoy the resident birds of Colorado National Monument’s high desert! Join us for a physically accessible bird walk welcoming the whole Grand Valley birding community. Binoculars provided. Expect a relaxed pace over mostly even terrain. Location changes weekly. All events are free, but some locations may require entrance fees. More Info: https://www.nps.gov/colm/planyourvisit/events.htm 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! |
