Photo by KJRSeattle
Spring Bird Walks
All walks are free and open to the public. Having binoculars is a benefit, but not necessary to enjoy and learn more about our resident and migratory birds. Loaner binoculars will be available.
April 10- Wednesday ---with Ron Lambeth. Orchard Mesa Cemetery just off Hwy 50 on Orchard Mesa 2620 Legacy Way. Meet at the uphill (West) entrance at 9am for this bird walk.
April 17-Wednesday---with Cary Atwood. Riverfront Trail, Audubon section. Meet at 8:30am near ChowDown Pet store in the Redlands Safeway plaza.
April 20- Saturday--- with Carol Ortenzio. Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area. Meet at 8:30am at the entrance kiosk/parking 2 miles west of the Devil’s Canyon parking area near Fruita.
April 24-Wednesday---with Nic Korte. Meet at the Audubon Nature Preserve, 610 Dike Rd at 7:30am —the group will walk into Connected Lakes State Park.
April 28-Sunday—with Dave Price. Meet at Dinosaur Journey in Fruita at 8am. Travel out to Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area for birding.
May 1- Wednesday---with Mike Henwood. Meet at the Audubon Nature Preserve at 7:30 am.
May 4—Saturday---with Leon Thurmon. Riverfront Trail, Audubon section. Meet at 8:30am near
ChowDown pet store in the Redlands Safeway plaza.
All walks are free and open to the public. Having binoculars is a benefit, but not necessary to enjoy and learn more about our resident and migratory birds. Loaner binoculars will be available.
April 10- Wednesday ---with Ron Lambeth. Orchard Mesa Cemetery just off Hwy 50 on Orchard Mesa 2620 Legacy Way. Meet at the uphill (West) entrance at 9am for this bird walk.
April 17-Wednesday---with Cary Atwood. Riverfront Trail, Audubon section. Meet at 8:30am near ChowDown Pet store in the Redlands Safeway plaza.
April 20- Saturday--- with Carol Ortenzio. Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area. Meet at 8:30am at the entrance kiosk/parking 2 miles west of the Devil’s Canyon parking area near Fruita.
April 24-Wednesday---with Nic Korte. Meet at the Audubon Nature Preserve, 610 Dike Rd at 7:30am —the group will walk into Connected Lakes State Park.
April 28-Sunday—with Dave Price. Meet at Dinosaur Journey in Fruita at 8am. Travel out to Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area for birding.
May 1- Wednesday---with Mike Henwood. Meet at the Audubon Nature Preserve at 7:30 am.
May 4—Saturday---with Leon Thurmon. Riverfront Trail, Audubon section. Meet at 8:30am near
ChowDown pet store in the Redlands Safeway plaza.
Riparian Restoration at the Audubon Nature Preserve in honor of Dr. Russ Walker
Saturday April 20, 2019, 9am- 2pm
Audubon Nature Preserve, 610 Dike Rd, GJ
Grand Valley Audubon is teaming up with friends and colleagues of Dr. Russ Walker to host a riparian restoration event at the Audubon Nature Preserve. Dr. Russ Walker led the Environmental Science program at CMU for over two decades, inspiring countless students to pursue a career in environmental science. To honor Russ's dedication and contributions, we invite you to join Russ's family, students, friends, and colleagues to a riparian restoration volunteer day. We will be planting and caging cottonwoods (to protect them from beavers), removing invasive shrubs, building brush piles and other tasks to improve habitat on the Audubon Nature Preserve. Even if you can’t participate in the whole event, please do come for lunch around 12:30. Grand Valley Audubon will also briefly share information about their wetland improvement project on the property. Please bring your own water, work gloves, sun protection, lawn chair and any tools you may have for pruning or cutting vegetation. Coffee and bagels will be served in the morning and a lunch will be provided. Please carpool if possible, parking is limited. PLEASE REGISTER using button below so we can get a headcount.
Saturday April 20, 2019, 9am- 2pm
Audubon Nature Preserve, 610 Dike Rd, GJ
Grand Valley Audubon is teaming up with friends and colleagues of Dr. Russ Walker to host a riparian restoration event at the Audubon Nature Preserve. Dr. Russ Walker led the Environmental Science program at CMU for over two decades, inspiring countless students to pursue a career in environmental science. To honor Russ's dedication and contributions, we invite you to join Russ's family, students, friends, and colleagues to a riparian restoration volunteer day. We will be planting and caging cottonwoods (to protect them from beavers), removing invasive shrubs, building brush piles and other tasks to improve habitat on the Audubon Nature Preserve. Even if you can’t participate in the whole event, please do come for lunch around 12:30. Grand Valley Audubon will also briefly share information about their wetland improvement project on the property. Please bring your own water, work gloves, sun protection, lawn chair and any tools you may have for pruning or cutting vegetation. Coffee and bagels will be served in the morning and a lunch will be provided. Please carpool if possible, parking is limited. PLEASE REGISTER using button below so we can get a headcount.
An Evening with Jonathan Thompson, author of River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster
Wed, April 24, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
CMU University Center Ballroom
1451 North 12th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Jonathan Thompson is the author of River of Lost Souls, which tells the story behind the 2015 Gold King Mine disaster that turned the Animas River in southwestern Colorado orange with sludge.
Thompson is a native Westerner with deep roots in southwestern Colorado. He owned and edited the Silverton Standard & the Miner newspaper in the tiny town of Silverton, Colo., and was the editor-in-chief of High Country News from 2007 to 2010. He was a Ted Scripps fellow in environmental journalism at the University of Colorado in Boulder. In 2016, Jonathan was awarded the Society of Environmental Journalist's Outstanding Beat Reporting. He also hosts a blog on relevant topics on water in the West.
Mix and mingle with Jonathan at the reception, along with co-hosts: Grand Valley Audubon, RiversEdge West, Colorado Canyons Association. This event will be free and open to the public (but please register using button below), with a reception, featuring complimentary beer provided by Palisade Brewing, followed by a slideshow and talk.
Wed, April 24, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
CMU University Center Ballroom
1451 North 12th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Jonathan Thompson is the author of River of Lost Souls, which tells the story behind the 2015 Gold King Mine disaster that turned the Animas River in southwestern Colorado orange with sludge.
Thompson is a native Westerner with deep roots in southwestern Colorado. He owned and edited the Silverton Standard & the Miner newspaper in the tiny town of Silverton, Colo., and was the editor-in-chief of High Country News from 2007 to 2010. He was a Ted Scripps fellow in environmental journalism at the University of Colorado in Boulder. In 2016, Jonathan was awarded the Society of Environmental Journalist's Outstanding Beat Reporting. He also hosts a blog on relevant topics on water in the West.
Mix and mingle with Jonathan at the reception, along with co-hosts: Grand Valley Audubon, RiversEdge West, Colorado Canyons Association. This event will be free and open to the public (but please register using button below), with a reception, featuring complimentary beer provided by Palisade Brewing, followed by a slideshow and talk.
Photo by Bill Bouton
Spring Bird Count
Saturday May 11, 2019
In conjunction with World Migratory Bird Day, we'll be conducting our annual spring count. It is sure to be warmer than the Christmas Bird count, so put it on your calendar!
As before, the Mesa County-wide count will be divided into 12 areas, with a trip leader for each area. Birders of all levels of experience are welcome to participate.
Shannon Young volunteered to coordinate the count this year. Shannon has been a birder throughout her life and travels.
Jack Trappett will continue to be the point man for receiving and compiling the count data.
Find out more about World Migratory Bird Day at www.migratorybirdday.org
Saturday May 11, 2019
In conjunction with World Migratory Bird Day, we'll be conducting our annual spring count. It is sure to be warmer than the Christmas Bird count, so put it on your calendar!
As before, the Mesa County-wide count will be divided into 12 areas, with a trip leader for each area. Birders of all levels of experience are welcome to participate.
Shannon Young volunteered to coordinate the count this year. Shannon has been a birder throughout her life and travels.
Jack Trappett will continue to be the point man for receiving and compiling the count data.
Find out more about World Migratory Bird Day at www.migratorybirdday.org
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This 9-day program focuses on the country’s northern highlights, including the Caribbean region and the Santa Marta Mountains, famed for their high level of endemic species. Explore high elevation mountains, dry forest, and coastal habitats in search of an array of tropical avifauna, including flycatchers, hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, and more. Throughout your journey, meet members of the local community and learn about conservation efforts to use birding as a sustainable development resource. Part of the proceeds of this trip will help support GVAS. It's a win-win you don't want to miss. To view and download detailed information, click here >>>> Birding Colombia with Holbrook/GVAS