Things To Do at the Audubon Center at Chatfield
Family Programs
Attend family classes and activities
Bird Banding Bonanza!
April 28- June 2
Station open: 7-11 am (weather permitting) Station closed May 10 & 11th.
Observe research in action! with a scientist from Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Visitors watch research in action and see warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrushes, and other songbirds up close at Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory’s bird banding research station. The Audubon Center is open Saturdays & Sundays from 8 am until 12 pm on the above dates to greet you and guide you to the station. Easy to moderate walking required on flat trails.
Location: Audubon Center at Chatfield. The Audubon Center is located on Waterton Road, 4.4 miles south of C-470 and Wadsworth.
Registration NOT required. However, if the station is busy, there may be timed sessions.
Fees: Donations appreciated.
Chatfield Basin Bioblitz
Saturday June 15, 8am-2:30pm
The Bioblitz includes activities that highlight the plants and animals that live in the Chatfield Basin area. Kids and adults will observe, explore, discover, question, and enjoy the amazing world of nature that exists around the Chatfield Basin with the help of volunteer scientists. Join volunteers and organizers at 3:30 PM to hear what species scientists found throughout the day.
For more information contact 303-376-7549 or chatfieldbioblitz@gmail.com
Meeting Place: Audubon Center at Chatfield
Registration not required. No Fee. Donations appreciated!
Walk the Wetlands
Sunday May 5, 8am
Sunday June 2, 8am
Sunday July 7, 8am
(Walk the Wetlands begins at 8:00 am April through September, and at 9:00 am October through March)
Walk along the South Platte River exploring ponds and habitats for spring residents.We always have a surprise! Dress in layers for the weather. Bring binoculars, field guides, water and a snack. BBFGWS**. We can lend you binoculars and field guides if you don’t have them.
Leaders: Audubon Master Birders
Pre-registration is NOT required. Donations to ASGD appreciated.
Meeting Place: Parking lot at the Audubon Center at Chatfield. The Audubon Center is located on Waterton Road, 4.4 miles south of C-470 and Wadsworth.
Little Fledglings Preschool Nature Hour
Learning about Owl poop!
For Children ages 3-6 (and parent/guardians, too!)
Discover wildlife & the natural world through themed stories, crafts, and activities each month! This program introduces science skills and encourages active outdoor play.
Wednesday May 1 , 10-11am–Cancelled
Wednesday May 15, 9-10am (note time change) Junior Scientists: Bird Banding – Come see live songbirds up close and meet a bird scientist. Watch as she takes the birds’ measurements and help her release the songbirds back into the wild. Learn why birds migrate and where they are going!
Wednesdays June 5 & 19, 10-11am Tree Houses: Who Lives in Trees? - Come discover the many different creatures that live in trees. Which animals live in trees? What do their houses look like? Is it a nest, a hole, or a branch?
Wednesday June 19, 10-11am Flutterby Butterfly – Wow, look it’s a beautiful butterfly! Come join us as we learn about the lives of butterflies. Learn how they change from being a caterpillar to becoming a butterfly. We will try to catch butterflies to see what they look like up close!
Location: Audubon Center at Chatfield
Fees:
Friends Members: $5 per child and their adult; $2 each additional child
Non-members: $8 per child and their adult; $4 each additional child
Registration: Required
Register at 303-973-9530 or info@denveraudubon.org
**Become a member of ASGD and you are eligible for a reduced rate Little Fledglings punch-card! Get 6 classes for only $4 per class!
Punch-card rates: $24 for 1 child, $36 for 2 children, or $48 for 3 children.
Your membership with ASGD also gives you and your family reduced rates for all ASGD events such as our Nocturnal Wildlife Hikes, Great Backyard Bird Count, & HOOTenanny!
Nocturnal Wildlife Hike
Friday, May 17, 7-9 pm
Friday, June 21, 7-9 pm
Friday, July 19, 7-9 pm
Join us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to! Explore the trails at the Nature Center in search of beavers, owls, raccoons, deer and other nocturnal animals. Learn more about these nocturnal animals. After the hike we will be gazing at the night sky and discussing the constellations, planets, stars, and the moon phase!
Location: Audubon Center at Chatfield
$5 ASGD members; $8 non-members; $12 per member family; $20 per non-member family. (Family = 3 or more people)
Registration: Required– limited to 20 people (Please call our office) or Register Online!
Notes: Please wear shoes to hike in, weather appropriate clothing, and bring a flashlight if you’d like. Wear long pants and hiking shoes, as the posion ivy along the river is growing really well!”
*If the weather is inclement, this outing may be cancelled. Please call our office (303-973-9530) before 4pm the day of the hike to see if it has been canceled.
Wildlife and Wine
Saturday, May 11
Saturday, June 8
Saturday, July 13
7:00pm–9:30pm
Tap into your creativity while savoring a glass of wine!
Join local artist Raz Seri for an evening of painting and wine. Raz will provide step by step instruction to teach us how to express the colors and textures of the natural world on canvas! No experience required!
About the artist: Raz Seri has been painting for 12 years, he studied drawing & painting for 3 years in Florence, Italy at The Florence Academy of Art. His passions for painting are portrait, landscape, and figure. He is currently teaches children how to paint through Young Rembrandts.
Location: Audubon Nature Center (11280 Waterton Rd. Littleton, CO 80128)
$25 ASGD members; $30 non-members (21 yrs.+ and older only)
Registration: Required– limited to 15 people
Please call our office at 303-973-9530 or Register Online! .
Classes may be cancelled if there is not enough interest.
Notes: Please bring your own smock!
On Your Own
Visit the Audubon Center at Chatfied on your own for hiking, bird and wildlife watching, and to stroll the native gardens surrounding the buildings.
Scout and School Field Trips and Programs
Bring your Scouts or students on a field trip where our Naturalists share information about Chatfield area wildlife and habitats. Choose a group program and schedule your adventure today!
Summer Camp Programs
Spend a week exploring nature and wildlife at the Audubon Center. Camps are run by experienced summer program partners and taught by passionate naturalists. Find more details on summer programs and Audubon camp partner contact information and register today!
