People will only conserve what they care about, but people are decreasingly connected to nature. Our Community Naturalists deliver in-person and virtual environmental education programs to people of all ages to create lasting connections with nature in their communities. To engage even more people in bird conservation, we develop trainings and resources for educators.
If you're a parent, teacher, or educator, we can help you foster a love of nature and interest in science among your students. Download our free education resources, learn new curricula at an educator workshop, get involved in volunteer science programs, or join us for a field program in Wyoming or Colorado! Sign up for emails to hear about upcoming opportunities. For questions, please contact jacelyn.downey@audubon.org.
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Based out of Pagosa Springs, our Community Naturalist program provides youth and adult education programming to southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico. Learn about the programs we offer and how you can get involved.
Christmas Bird Count
By Annie Dunn, Christy Fleming, Deane Bjerke, and Ariel Downing
While several uncommon bird species were recorded during Bighorn Audubon Society's 2022 Christmas Bird Counts, some historically frequent species were notably absent.
Christmas Bird Count
By Stacey Scott
Seventy-four years of Christmas Bird Count data reveal which species are increasing and which are declining.
Christmas Bird Count
By Mary Rudolph
Colorado College students reconnect over their first Christmas Bird Count since the pandemic.
Christmas Bird Count
By Karen L. Monsen
Volunteers’ epic searches document shifting bird populations.
Christmas Bird Count
By Andrew Monson & Justin Hollis
The 2022 Fort Collins Christmas Bird Count yielded exciting finds for one of its crews.
Christmas Bird Count
By Jim Cane
A member of the chapter in Logan, Utah, shares their 2022 count results and how local bird populations and habitats have changed.
Christmas Bird Count
By Nancy Peterson
Roaring Fork Audubon's 47th Christmas Bird Count highlights the community in community science.
Christmas Bird Count
By Ashley Meadows
A beginner birder’s perspective and tips on attending your first Christmas Bird Count.
Community Naturalist
By Keith Bruno
Learn how her father, grandparents, and the Christmas Bird Count sparked a family tradition and a passion for birds.
Get Involved
Every year billions of birds migrate through North American in the spring and fall. More than 80 percent of them travel at night, navigating with the night sky. However, as they pass over big cities on their way they can become disoriented by bright artificial lights and skyglow, often causing them to collide with buildings or windows. Learn how you can help save them.
