Look for birds and learn about bird conservation topics on a morning hike at the Bent. These birding hikes will be at different trails and locations that vary in difficulty. Easy hikes have flat trails with little to no incline accessible for those with mobility limitations and are slow-paced. Medium hikes that have areas of incline and uneven ground but overall are not strenuous.
These hikes are guided by the Bent's Community Conservation Programs Coordinator, Allison Middlemass, who will teach about that day's topic and help participants with bird IDs. Binoculars will be loaned for participants without their own for the hike.
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Are your kids fascinated by bugs and butterflies? Is your family looking for a FREE outdoor adventure with wholesome, nature-inspired activities? MONARCHS, MEADOWS & MORE is an annual sanctuary favorite welcoming over 200 people every year! From butterflies, bees, insects and birds, learn the incredible attributes of your favorite pollinators, the plants they need to survive, and how we can all protect these dwindling species. Bringing together the very best experts in the field, this event is a rare opportunity to meet one-on-one with the top entomologists, ornithologists, and pollinator protection organizations in the state.
So, come on down to the sanctuary to enjoy a one-of-a-kind pollinator party and a chance to marvel at the natural environment all around us. Bring the whole family, meet our experts and experience an amazing lineup of activities, crafts and presentations. And looking to add a new furry friend to your life? Meet the adorable adoptable pups from Lucky Dog Refuge!
Highlights include:
Collect monarch migration data by tagging monarchs
Meadow net sweeping and insect discovery
Explore the birds that call the sanctuary home
Launch pollinator plant seed bombs into the air that scatter across our meadows
