Calendar of events
Next DBC meetings and programs
All meetings held in the Education Business Hall (EBH) at Fort Lewis College at 6:00 p.m., 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
18 November 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Organizational meeting for paid members only.
17 February 2027 at 6:00 p.m. Program by Stephen Tarnowski on using eBird. More information to be posted soon.
21 April 2027 at 6:00 p.m. Our favorite photos. Twelve DBC and/or Durango Photography Club members will "show and tell" up to five of their favorite, high quality, bird photos. Note: We will open submission in the near future.
19 May 2027 at 6:00 p.m. Program by Diane Cherbak and Jane Pedersen on hummingbird banding and the Hummingbird Monitoring Network. This program will be followed in July by a field trip to the banding station in Mancos.
Field trips, meet-ups, and more
Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with Lisa have concluded for the year. THANK YOU, Lisa!!!
Saturday, October 3 at 8:00 a.m. Meet up at Rotary Park for a walk around the hatchery and along the Animas River. No leader, but Stephen is planning on being there.
Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 a.m. Cedar Tree Tower, Mesa Verde National Park. Call 970-529-4629 to register (this is not a DBC Event). This is the last Sunday bird walk of the season at Mesa Verde this year.
Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 a.m. Halloween Field Trip to Pastorius Reservoir. Leader: Stephen Tarnowski. All attendees need a SWA Wildlife Area Pass or Hunting / Fishing License. Bonus points if you dress like your favorite bird!
Special events
None planned at the moment, but please be thinking about the Christmas Bird Count.