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  • Beginning Birding with Audubon Master Birders
  • Fee: $60.00
    Item Number: s26STM110101
    Dates: 4/3/2026 - 5/15/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Offsite
    Room:
    Instructor: Curt Frankenfeld, Cynthia Kristensen
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Fascinated by birds but not sure how to start birding? This course introduces systematic approaches to bird identification and provides hands-on field experience. Emphasis is placed on understanding how habitat and behavior are essential to developing birding skills. We cover key birding resources, including equipment, where to go, field guides, and online tools. The course includes two Zoom classes featuring PowerPoint presentations and guided discussions, followed by field trips to local birding sites. 1–2-mile field trips walks, led by Curt, Cynthia, and other Master Birders, are a core part of the learning experience. Participants will practice identification techniques in real time, compare similar species, use binoculars, and field guides, and explore how season, habitat, and behavior influence bird presence. One field trip will include observation of bird banding (early start time). Sessions are 2½ hours. Participants should have binoculars, though a limited number may be available to borrow.

    Zoom classes April 3 and 10; 2 1/2 hours.  Field trips April 17, May 1, May 8, May 15; 2 1/2 hours.   No class/field trip April 24.  One of the field trips will start earlier depending on the bird banding schedule.  

    Donation of $40 per registrant required, paid at registration, to be made to Denver Audubon.  Field guides will be discussed in the class. 


    Additional Fee: $40
 

  • Penguins of Antarctica—How Do They Manage?
  • Fee: $35.00
    Member Fee:$20.00

    Date: Fri., May 1
    Time: 2:00-4:00 pm


    Sessions: 1
    Building: Online
    Room: NA
    Instructor: Jean Pennycook
    Seats Available: 271
    There are 18 species of penguins in the world. We will explore 7 species that have accepted the frigid waters and icy shores of the Antarctic region as home. What life strategies have made them successful in this harsh and unforgiving environment? How do they find their mates, secure enough food to raise their chicks and protect themselves from predators? These penguins, and a host of other birds and animals have relied on the environment, food supply and protection of Antarctica to survive for millions of years. Man discovered Antarctica barely 200 years ago. In that short time man’s presence on this remote continent has affected the penguin population as well as the other creatures that call Antarctica their home. How has climate change, commercial fishing, large scale hunting, and ocean pollution contributed to stress on the population and existence of these Antarctica natives? What will their future be like? Lots of fun stories and recent research findings will be presented to help answer these questions.

    Date: Fri., May 1
    Time: 2:00-4:00 pm


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  • Trails and Tours
  • Fee: $70.00
    Item Number: s26HEW105003
    Dates: 4/3/2026 - 5/22/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 8
    Building: Offsite
    Room:
    Instructor: Jan Friedlander
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    What better way to spend your Friday mornings than on a walk with your OLLI buddies in Colorado’s spring weather?! You’ll explore places like land trust properties, state parks, and maybe a private ranch.

    We don’t need no stinkin’ sidewalks! Walks are curated for OLLI’s population by local, nature-related non-profits, rated easy to moderate with some elevation changes, and led by trained, volunteer guides who provide a fun and educational experience. Learn about plants, wildlife, geology, history, and our environment while getting in your steps! You’ll travel to places that may be familiar to you, and likely some new ones. We’ll arrange meetup spots for those who want to carpool or caravan.

    Wait, there’s more! A class favorite is the optional lunch after each walk, where we continue the fun and camaraderie. Be an OLLI OUTSIDER!

    $50 donation for non-profits payable at registration


    Additional Fee: $50
 

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