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Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Pollinators

Growing Gardens 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

Harvest of All First Nations (HAFN), an Indigenous-led grassroots organization committed to land rematriation and amplifying BIPOC voices, is proud to collaborate with Butterfly Pavilion for a unique and immersive cultural experience. Join us for an inspiring workshop featuring our community’s esteemed Fancy Shawl Dancer, Joselyn Running Wolf, accompanied by Chasing Hawk and the renowned drum group, Standing Bear. The Fancy Shawl Dance is deeply respected in Indigenous communities, as its graceful movements mirror the spirit of the butterfly, symbolizing transformation and renewal. 

11th Annual Migratory Birds Festival

Waneka Lake Park 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, CO, us

Explore the wonderful world of birds in a beautiful place! See live birds of prey up close and view birds in the wild through spotting scopes and binoculars. Learn about migration, marshes, and the role avian friends play in our lives. Enjoy games, art projects, a scavenger hunt, a wingspan comparison with former Harlem Globetrotter, Nate Lofton, and door prizes. This year’s event explores the World Migratory Bird Day theme of “Protect Insects, Protect Birds”.  

Seats at the Table: Board Leadership Training for Diverse Communities

Virtual

This is a comprehensive board training program designed to empower diverse individuals eager to make a difference on nonprofit boards. This engaging session equips you with the essentials to confidently step into a board role, covering topics such as board roles and responsibilities, financial oversight (including fiduciary duties, legal and ethical obligations, and effective fundraising), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in governance, and strategic planning and visioning.

Bee Boulder Festival

Central Park 13th & Canyon, Boulder, CO, United States

Please join Cool Boulder and Boulder Parks and Rec for the 10th Annual Bee Boulder Festival on September 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. To celebrate the last 10 years, we have created a "10 in 10" list of the most impactful milestone activities and events delivered through Boulder's Pollinator Appreciation Month (September) in support of pollinators, biodiversity and the environment. We will feature these on the Cool Boulder website as we lead up to the September event.

CONPS Boulder chapter monthly meeting: Flora and Butterflies of Fishers Peak State Park

Exact location provided upon registration

Christian Nunes, wildlife ecologist, will talk about the butterflies and flora of Fishers Peak State Park at the Boulder Chapter CONPS October 2 meeting. He has been part of a team of scientists who inventoried the flora and fauna of this biologically diverse property before and after it became a state park. Please join us for this in-person (and virtual) meeting.

HoeDown 2024

Benevolence Orchard 6712 Jay rd, Boulder CO 6712 Jay Rd, Boulder

Join the Flatirons Farmers Coalition for our annual HoeDown celebration! Farmers have been working hard all season. To celebrate, we'll take a well-deserved break to enjoy community, dancing, and good food. Hosted by Benevolence Orchard & Gardens, FFC brings you dancing with a live band, a local food truck, a silent auction, and drinks from 5-10pm. 

Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching

Greenlee Wildlife Preserve 1600 Caria DriveLafayette, CO, 80026

All, including beginning birders, are invited to experience the fun and discovery of bird watching at the Greenlee Wildlife Preserve on the first Sunday of each month year-round. Knowledgeable bird watchers will be on hand with binoculars, spotting scopes, and learning tools to assist in the fun activity of identifying birds in their natural habitats.

Carpe Noctem: The Wonderful World of Bats

Virtual

Join PPAN on October 10th from 12-1pm for our monthly webinar series with expert speaker Dr. Rick Adams! Bats are the second most diverse Order of Mammals on Earth today. Come learn about the unique anatomy, physiology, behavior, evolution, and ecology of bats that make them one of the most unique groups of animals in nature!

Skullduggery!

Front Range Birding Company Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, Colorado, United States

Celebrate Halloween with a not-so-creepy hands-on exploration of mammal skulls! Mammalogist Carron Meaney and naturalist Dave Sutherland will share a wide variety of touchable replica and real skulls from Colorado mammals - including Homo sapiens - to highlight the similarities we all share, and the notable differences that show how each mammal lives and what it eats. This program is suitable for ages 6 to senility. Come prepared for fun.