Things To Do at the Audubon Center at Chatfield


Family Programs

Attend family classes and activities

 


Walk the Wetlands

Sunday, June 3, 8am

Sunday, July 1, 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 winter 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.

 

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Little Fledglings Preschool Nature Hour

For Children ages 3-6 (and parent/guardians, too!)
Wednesdays, February 1 & 15 from 10-11am

 

Explore a theme each month with stories, songs, crafts, and activities exploring wildlife and the natural world. This program introduces science skills and encourages active outdoor play.

 

Wednesdays, May 2nd & 16th, from 10-11am

May:  Birds, Beaks, & Nests–Where do birds live? How do they make their homes? And find out why birds’ beaks have specific shapes.

 

LocationAudubon 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

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Nocturnal Wildlife Hike

Fridays, 7:00pm–9:00pm

May 18th/June 15th/July 20th

 

May 18                *Special Event

Join us at the Audubon Nature Center to discover who is out and about at night and what activities these creatures are up to!

* The May 18th program will also feature Wild Wing’s live Great Horned Owl as a guest before the hike!

If you’ve never seen a Great Horned Owl up close or you’d like to learn more about them—this is your chance!  There are no additional fees for Wild Wing’s presentation.

 

Location: Audubon Center at Chatfield

 

Fees: $5 ASGD members; $8 non-members; $10 per family

 

Notes:   Please wear shoes to hike in, weather appropriate clothing, and bring a flashlight if you’d like. 

*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.   

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    Bird Banding Bonanza!   

April 28- June 3
Station open:  7-11am

(weather permitting)  Station closed May 18 & 19th.

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 8am until 12pm 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

Registration NOT required. However, if the station is busy, there may be timed sessions.

Fees:    Free.

Donations are appreciated.

 

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 Mother’s Day Bird Banding Breakfast

Sunday, May 13 from 9-11am

 

Treat your mother to a one-of-a-kind experience! After a light continental-style breakfast, enjoy a leisurely spring hike and a visit to our popular bird banding station! Give the gift of seeing songbirds up-close as they migrate through the South Platte River corridor!

 

Location:      Audubon Center at Chatfield

Fees:  Mothers Free!      $15/additional adult, $8/child

Registration:   required  please call   303-973-9530

 


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.

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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!

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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!

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