2025 Events
Events are FREE unless otherwise specified (see individual event pages for information). FOR ALL LNS PHOTOGRAPHY EVENTS - they are weather and participation dependent. If there is inclement weather forecasted, I will do my best to send a message up to 2 days before to cancel or reschedule. If the minimum number of participants is not met for each event, it may be canceled. If you are signed up for an event and there are not enough participants, you will be notified of any cancellations or reschedules. For any events listed that are hosted by other organizations (Denver Audubon, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, etc.), you’ll need to check with them specifically for any event questions or cancellations.
*New events will be added continuously. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or suggestions for events: laura@lnsphotography.net
Wednesday Walk @ Bluff Lake
Bluff Lake is a wonderful birding hotspot - let’s check it out!
PARKING IS ON FLORENCE WAY, MEET AT THE HAVANA ENTRANCE
First Friday - Mindful Birding
RESCHEDULE - For 2025, I am trying something new - First Fridays! For this session, I’m looking forward to some mindful birding. This session is free to attend & is accessible for everyone. With a busy few months ahead, this will be the last First Friday until September - so please join me!
Bear Creek Greenbelt & Landlocked Brewery
SPECIAL EVENT
Join me as we explore the Bear Creek Greenbelt to look for spring migratory birds, the illusive Virginia Rail, and Great Horned Owls!
“Drink & Learn” Native Plants for Birds with Denver Audubon and Max Taps
Join Denver Audubon and Conservation Conversations in Colorado for an educational evening talk, Monday, April 14 @ 6 pm! Click on the event to learn more and register directly with Denver Audubon - it’s free to attend!
Wednesday Walk @ Prospect Park
RESCHEDULE - Join me for a lovely spring walk at Prospect Park. With a variety of lakes and paths, the possibilities are endless. There are typically a wide variety of birds and wildlife here as well, making this a great place to get some fresh air for your Wednesday!
Easter Sunday Walk @ Jim Hamm Nature Area
RESCHEDULE - Join me on Easter Sunday for a relaxing late afternoon walk to embrace spring and nature. Jim Hamm is a great place to find both resident and spring migrant birds. The Great-tailed Grackles and Yellow-headed Blackbirds should also be abundant. Hope to see you!
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
SPECIAL EVENT
Celebrate Earth Day 2025 with me at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve! This beautiful place is vital wildlife habitat and home to resident Bald Eagles! With sunset at ~7:45 pm, we can enjoy a golden hour moments (like the photo for this event!) Plan to bring your picnic dinner and participate in Earth Day focused activities!
Wednesday Walk @ Belmar Park, then beers @ Old 121 Brewhouse!
Belmar Park is a dream come true for birders! Lots of habitat variety = a plethora of bird species to see! Join me for a spring walk, plus a beer afterward at Old 121 Brewhouse!
Denver Audubon Spring Bird Banding
Come see our amazing birds up close with a bird banding session! I’ll be volunteering at a couple of the sessions, so maybe I’ll see you there! Sessions run April 25-May 24. There is a nominal $7 fee per person.
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Spring Bird Banding
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies also hosts public bird banding sessions. Check them out if you live in Northern Colorado or would like to see a change of scenery and types of birds! Sessions held April 26-May 31.
Wednesday Walk @ Golden Ponds, then beers @ Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales
Golden Ponds has a nice variety of habitat to see a mix of bird and animal species. This easy walk should be lovely with spring blooms and birds! Join me for a spring walk, plus a beer afterward at Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales!
World Migratory Bird Day 2025
SPECIAL EVENT
Come out and celebrate birds on World Migratory Bird Day! This bi-annual event is celebrated in the spring in the northern hemisphere and fall in southern hemisphere. Join me for a walk at East Lake Shores Park in Thornton to celebrate the theme “Shared Spaces”.
Wednesday Walk @ Castlewood Canyon State Park
Come explore Castlewood Canyon State Park with me this spring! We’ll enjoy a mid/late afternoon hike, followed by a sunset picnic.
Wednesday Walk @ Skunk Canyon in Boulder
Join me for an EARLY morning hike at Skunk Canyon. This picturesque spot has a lovely mix of habitat and will be a wonderful place to see a variety of birds, wildflowers, and possible other wildlife! We will make a loop up a somewhat steep trail that will be about 2-3 miles of walking.
Wednesday Walk @ Walden Ponds
Join me for another EARLY morning walk, this week at Walden Ponds! This should be prime time to see spring birds, and they are most active early in the morning! Get your day started right!
First Friday - Nature Journaling
RESCHEDULE - For 2025, I am trying something new - First Fridays! This is a reschedule from March, and I’m looking forward to some nature journaling. If you need supplies, cost is $5 per person, and you’ll get to take home your own mini journal and pencil. If you want to bring your own, it’s free to attend. Hope you’ll join me!
Denver Audubon’s Soaring Soirée
Join Denver Audubon for their largest, annual fundraiser of the year. It is an opportunity for us to recognize Denver Audubon’s accomplishments made possible by our generous donors and patrons, as well as help raise funds to support Denver Audubon’s work. The Soaring Soirée will feature cocktail hour, dinner, and an amazing night of celebration.
I donated items to the silent auction, so I hope you’ll consider joining and supporting Audubon’s mission!
Wednesday Walk @ Waneka Lake Park & Greenlee Preserve
Join me for the 7th Wednesday Walk of the year at Waneka Lake Park & Greenlee Preserve!
Wednesday Walk @ Pella Crossing
Spring officially starts tomorrow, but the birds are already celebrating the wonderful weather! Join me to see what early spring birds are arriving at this wonderful location!
The Truth About Recycling
Join Denver Audubon and Conservation Conversations in Colorado for an educational evening talk, Monday, March 10 @ 6 pm! Click on the event to learn more and register directly with Denver Audubon - it’s free to attend!
Wednesday Walk @ Crown Hill Park
Join me for the 5th walk of 2025 at Crown Hill Park. This park features a large lake and smaller pond, along with a wildlife sanctuary. We’ll stroll the lake and pond area to see what we find. Sign up and join me!
Great Backyard Bird Count!
From February 14-17, join the world in counting birds with the Great Backyard Bird Count! Whether at home or on a walk, count, identify, and log your observations on eBird to help scientists understand the state of our birds.
Click into the event to check out the different events being held over the weekend and get signed up!
The Power of Composting
Join Denver Audubon and Conservation Conversations in Colorado for an educational evening talk, Monday, February 10 @ 6 pm! Click on the event to learn more and register directly with Denver Audubon - it’s free to attend!
Eagle Fest!
Celebrate our beautiful Bald Eagles at the 13th Annual Eagle Festival at Barr Lake!
*TIME/LOCATION CHANGE* First Friday - Nature Painting
For 2025, I am trying something new - First Fridays! This will be my first in the series, and I’m looking forward to some nature painting. If you need supplies, cost is $5 per person, and you’ll get to take home your own mini canvas. If you want to bring your own, it’s free to attend. Hope you’ll join me!
Wednesday Walk @ Walden & Sawmill Ponds
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Join me for the 2nd walk of 2025 at Sawmill & Walden Ponds. This great habitat is home to a plethora of species and has lots of water we can check out for signs of winter waterfowl and other species that might be around. Sign up and join me!
**TIME CHANGE** Wildlife Wednesday at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Join me for my first Wednesday Walk of 2025! We’ll aim to get our steps in as we walk Lake Mary and Lake Ladora at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge to look for birds and other wildlife in the fresh air! Hope you’ll join me!
Restoring Our Night Sky
Join Denver Audubon and Conservation Conversations in Colorado for an educational evening talk, Monday, January 13 @ 6 pm! Click on the event to learn more and register directly with Denver Audubon - it’s free to attend!
Wednesday Walk @ Barr Lake State Park
Wednesday Walks are back! Join me for an outing to Barr Lake State Park to see if we can find some winter waterfowl and raptors!
Wednesday Walk @ Castlewood Canyon State Park
Wednesday Walks are back! Join me for an exciting outing to Castlewood Canyon State Park to kick things off for my Winter Wednesday series!
Giving Tuesday!
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Cyber Monday!
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Small Business Saturday!
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Fresh Air Friday 2024!
Fresh Air Friday walk to Mushroom Pond and along Niver Canal - take a quick nature walk with me and be back home in time for lunch!
Coffee with a Corvid
Something a little different for Black Friday - learn about the corvid species while enjoying bird-friendly coffee! Click here to learn more and register.
Black Friday!
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Golden Leaves in Golden Gate Canyon State Park!
We’ll enjoy an autumn outing in Golden Gate Canyon State Park! Bring your lunch and hiking boots for a fun daytime event.
World Migratory Bird Day @ Standley Lake
Come out and celebrate birds on World Migratory Bird Day with a fun event at Standley Lake! It's free to join, with free parking! The event will have events for the whole family and will highlight why birds matter! No registration required. I will be there volunteering at a booth, so come say hi!
Wednesday Walk to Welcome Fall!
Let’s welcome fall with a Wednesday Walk!
We’ll take a “fall colors” drive up Boulder Canyon to Nederland, then we’ll do a leisurely hike at Mud Lake. Bring your picnic dinner to enjoy a sunset meal in the fall foliage!
I have room for 3 people, any additional sign-ups will be added to a waitlist.
Wednesday Walk at Westminster Hills Open Space
The Westminster Hills open space is an important prairie habitat that must be preserved! Let me show you how wonderful it is here!
*JUST ADDED* Fall Walk at Northwest Open Space
This open space follows the Niver Canal, which actually supports a wide array of wildlife, including MANY migratory and rare birds. There are also some beautiful fall colors along this path! Let’s walk along it to see what we find!
*JUST ADDED* Wildlife Wednesday Excursion IV to Rocky Mountain National Park!
We will enjoy an afternoon of wildlife watching, particularly watching the elk rut, and birding in Rocky Mountain National Park!
I have room for 3 people, any additional sign-ups will be added to a waitlist.
Wildlife Wednesday Excursion III to Rocky Mountain National Park!
We will enjoy an afternoon of wildlife watching, particularly watching the elk rut, and birding in Rocky Mountain National Park!
I have room for 3 people, any additional sign-ups will be added to a waitlist.
*JUST ADDED* Fall Birding Festival @ Barr Lake
The Fall Birding Festival at Barr Lake is put on by the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. It will have a wonderful array of activities to celebrate our birds! If you’d like to join me and carpool to the event, sign up now! I have room for 3 people.
*JUST ADDED* CFO Colorado Birding Challenge 2024
The CFO Colorado Birding Challenge is a great way to help the birds! Money raised & data collected from this event will be utilized for several projects in Colorado - including habitat restoration! Join me today!