Calendar of events
Next DBC meetings and programs
All meetings held in the Education Business Hall (EBH) at Fort Lewis College unless stated otherwise. From Durango, go up 8th Avenue to the college. Turn left at the first light (Rim Drive). Turn into the first parking lot (you can park there). EBH is the building on your left as you enter the parking lot. Parking on campus is free after 5:00 p.m. Google map link
20 August 2025: to be posted soon.
19 November 2025: Organizational meeting for members only
18 February 2026: Presentation by ornithologist, Aimee Way, Learning the Language of Birds. Aimee will share tips on learning songs and calls; she will help you turn on recognition of bird language in your brain.
20 May 2026: Presentation by Kurt Hillman, DBC Treasurer, Tips to Improve Your Bird Photography.
Field trips and outings
20 July 2025: Kristi Streiffert will lead a field trip to Oxbow Park and Preserve, focusing on fledglings. Meet at the entrance at 7:00 a.m.
23 August 2025: Catherine and Joe Ortega will lead a field trip to Box Canyon, Ouray. We will meet Sue Hirshman at Box Canyon, where she will show us active nests and talk about her 29-year research project on black swifts. We will meet at Pioneer Park for carpooling and caravanning at 7:00 a.m. Travel time to Box Canyon, round trip, is four hours, so you can expect not to return until at least 3:00 p.m. The entry fee for Box Canyon is $7 (18-62 years old) and $6 (>62 years old). Photographers: conditions are dark in the canyon. Please consider a tripod because flash photography is strictly prohibited. Depending on what participants want to do, we might also go to Ridgway State Park. Bring warm clothes, a rain jacket, water, and lunch. RSVP to Catherine.
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BACK!!! Starting 30 April. Wednesday morning walks with Lisa Wilk from 8:00-9:30. Meet at the Library Botanic Gardens next to the painted wall on the north side of the library parking lot. Everyone is welcome! The focus is on the beginner (you don't have to be a club member), but we need experienced bird watchers to help. If you have questions or want to volunteer to help or serve as back-up leader, please contact Lisa: email or text.
Special events
August 2025 (date to be announced). Annual end of summer picnic!