Barr Lake Bird Watch Field Trip

Barr Lake features many different types of birds including songbirds, falcons, hawks, colonial nesting birds, water fowl, and Bald Eagles.  On this Bird Watch students will explore the dynamic wildlife oasis just outside Metro Denver and learn how and why nearly 80 different species are able to coexist using different parts of this ecosystem.   Participants will learn how to use binoculars to view birds, and educators will teach about bird adaptations, habitat needs and the successful recovery of the once-endangered Bald Eagles.  More importantly, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty that can be found right in their backyard!

Meets Colorado Science Standards 1, 2, 3, and 5

Barr Lake Banding Station Field Trip

Every year thousands of birds stop to rest and eat at Barr Lake during their migratory journey. Spend a morning with a Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory bird-bander at Barr Lake State Park, and your students will get an “up-close and personal” experience with nature while they watch a wildlife biologist place a band on migrating birds captured harmlessly in mist nets. Students will also participate in other migration-related activities and observe wildlife on a hike along Barr Lake. The fee for this field trip includes a follow-up classroom program.

Dates: September - mid October 

Time: 7am-11pm

Duration of school group program: 2 hours
Maximum number of participants per program: 60

Location: Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Rd. Brighton, CO

Program Fee: $5.00 per participant, plus $7.00 State Park fee for each vehicle (the program fee includes a free in-class follow-up program)

In-Class Programs/Follow-up Programs

Migratory Mapping Recommended Grade Levels: 3-8 Meets Colorado Geography Standards 1, 2, and 3 Topics Addressed: •   Migration •   Data Collection •   Data Analysis •   Geography	Migratory Data Recommended Grade Levels: 3-12 Meets Colorado Geography Standards 1, 2, and 3 Topics Addressed: •   Migration •   Data Collection •   Data Analysis •   Graphing
Beautiful Birds Recommended Grave Levels: 1-8 Meets Colorado Reading & Writing Standards 2, 3, and 4 Topics Addressed: •   Adaptations •   Habitat Requirements •   Art •   Creative Writing •   Presentation	Avian Adaptations Recommended Grade levels: k-6 Meets Colorado Science Standards 1 and 3 Topics Addressed: •    Adaptations •    Habitat requirements

Bird Studies

Would you like us to design a program for you?  If you are interested in a bird related topic that is not already offered, we can help you design a program for your students or group.

Programs can be unique and tailored to fit your class curriculum, and can be taught either in the classroom or as a field trip.

Dates: Available any time of year.
Time: Any time of day
Grade: 1- Adult
Duration: 1-2 hours
Maximum Number of Participants per program: Varies with program
Location: Varies with program
Standards: Can design them to fit into multiple grade level standards.

scholarship opportunities!

RMBO offers multiple summer camps for kids of all ages.  Camp content and activities are designed to increase each camper’s interest in the outdoors, so they may gain an appreciation for Colorado’s unique natural features and wildlife.

Bird Camp Registration Form

Dates: June and July

Location: RMBO Headquarters (The Old Stone House at Barr Lake State Park)

Young Naturalists Ages 4 & 5 Every Tuesday morning in July, budding naturalists will gain an appreciation of nature while they engage their senses in Colorado's natural habitats through games and hands-on activities.	Nature Investigators Ages 6 & 7 Each Monday and Thursday morning in July, campers will hike, play games, go on scavenger hunts, and make nature observations at Barr Lake State Park.  Nature investigators will learn about the food, water and shelter provided for wildlife living in Colorado habitats.  Each day will be filled with different activities relating to the week's topic.
Habitat Explorers Ages 8-10 Each Wednesday in July, campers will explore Colorado habitats and discover the special qualities that make Colorado the home for such diverse wildlife.  Campers will need a sack lunch and a water bottle for this camp.	Young Ecologists Ages 11-12 Lots of birds depend on Colorado's prairies, water and your backyard!  Observe these birds and discover the secrets to bird survival in the prairie, water and backyard habitats around Barr Lake State Park.  Campers will learn to use binoculars and spotting scopes, and they'll hike, play games, and go on scavenger hunts.  Campers must register for the full week of camp.
On the Wing 13-15 We are sad to report that On the Wing will not be running this summer, 2012. We will be back up and running with this great camp for older kids in the summer of 2013!

 

RMBO’s family programs are designed with the whole family in mind!  Most programs take place at RMBO’s Old Stone House, 14500 Lark Bunting Ln., Brighton, CO. A minimal fee is required for RMBO Family Programs.  Stay posted to this webpage to find out more about upcoming Family programs.

RMBO’s family programs have limited openings, so please be sure to register at least 24 hours in advance.   Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend the program so we may open the program up to families on the wait list.

RMBO offers monthly educational programs for home school families. These programs are designed for multiple ages and ability levels.  RMBO naturalists try to encourage the older participants to positive role models and mentors to younger home school students throughout all of the activities.  Parents are welcome to stay throughout the program.  Stay posted for future details regarding upcoming home school programs. 

Please register for all home school programs at least 24 hours in advance.