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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.

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.

gritogether

Lyons Farmette 4121 Ute Hwy, Lyons, CO, United States

A Created By Cody concept, presented by Mad Agriculture and featuring Gruff Grains, this exciting event shines a spotlight on the importance of artisan grains like Farro in regenerative farming systems. Beyond its delicious flavor and ancient heritage, Farro is a healthier, more sustainable alternative to refined grains like white rice. Its cultivation helps regenerate the land by improving soil health, conserving water, and boosting biodiversity.

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.

Celebrating Invertebrates: A Year of Conservation with the Xerces Society

Virtual

Join Executive Director Scott Black as he explores the impactful work of the Xerces Society in 2024. From creating pollinator habitat and advocating for pesticide reduction to launching community science initiatives and educational programs, Xerces has achieved remarkable progress in invertebrate conservation.

7th Annual Apple Symposium

University of Colorado - Henderson Building Boulder, Colorado, United States

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, December 5, 2024! We will be hosting our 7th annual Apple Symposium at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History in the Paleo Hall from 3-6pm. We are pleased to have Dr. Todd Little-Siebold from the College of the Atlantic and the Maine Heritage Orchard as our keynote speaker this year. Be sure to register early as we are limited to 60 in-person attendees. We will have a zoom link available for those unable to attend in person.

Native Seed Cleaning and Cookie Swap

Sunset Campus, City of Longmont South Sunset Street 7, Longmont, Colorado, United States

Join us for a cozy winter evening dedicated to cleaning native seeds collected by our wonderful volunteers. This important task is crucial for effective restoration efforts! We also invite you to participate in our cookie swap—bring your favorite homemade cookies to share and exchange with others, ensuring you leave with a delicious variety to enjoy at home.

Western Butterflies and Lost Species in the Anthropocene

Virtual

Join Matt Forister, professor in the Biology Department at the University of Nevada, Reno, as he discusses working with North America's longest-running butterfly monitoring project across Northern California, and presents major findings with respect to the impacts of climate change and pesticides on butterfly populations.