November 16, 8:00 a.m. – Field Trip: Ft. Collins Lakes

We will leave the Lions Park parking lot south of the Children’s Village at 8 a.m. We plan to visit a number of lakes between the state line and the Ft. Collins area.  Although this is mainly a waterfowl trip with a dozen or more species, we hope to also see some raptors including Bald Eagles.  The trip is free and open to the public. We expect to head back towards town by 1:00 p.m. Be sure to bring water, lunch or a snack, and dress for changing weather. 

If you are interested in going, contact Grant Frost, 307-343-2024, so that he has a list of those expected, and can let you know if the plans change for any reason.

November 19, 6:30 p.m. – Program: A Peek into the Lives of Bats (Note the new start time.)
Cheyenne Audubon invites the public for a free program, at 6:30 p.m. (this is a new start time) in the Sunflower Room, 3rd floor, at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave., featuring guest speaker Mason Lee from the University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute.

Mason is the Senior Project Coordinator for the University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute. She hosts Bat Walks and bat outreach programs in communities around the state to introduce Wyomingites to the wonderful world of bats.  At 4:45 p.m. there will be a no-host dinner with guest speaker Mason Lee at 2 Doors Down, 118 E. 17th St. Please text or call Barb to save a seat, 307-287-4952.

November 26, 6:00 p.m. – Monthly Board Meeting (Note the new start time.)  Contact us, cheyenneaudubon@gmail.com, if you would like to attend and participate in helping to plan chapter activities, or if you are interested in volunteering in some of our activities. This meeting will be held at the Laramie County Library in the Windflower Room, 2^nd floor.

November 29, 8:00 a.m. – Country Club Bird Survey   Contact Chuck Seniawski to be on his email notice list: 307-638-6519 or chuckski@aol.com. The count will start in the Country Club’s clubhouse’s main parking lot. These counts are free and open to everyone, but please let Chuck know you are coming.

September 14, 9:00 a.m. – Greenway Cleanup
Cheyenne Audubon is hosting a Greenway cleanup event, Saturday, September 14th. The public is invited to help. The starting location is the parking lot adjacent to the intersection of Van Buren Avenue and Laramie Street (just north of East Lincolnway and east of its intersection with Pershing Blvd.).

Work will proceed to the north along Dry Creek and should take less than two hours. Trash bags and light-weight gloves will be provided. Participants should wear sturdy footwear (preferably waterproof) and heavy gloves and bring rakes and hoes, if available, for fishing trash out of the creek.  Join the fun and help your community! 

Important Note: Repairs continue on U.S. 30 and Van Buren.  Although Van Buren is closed to through-access, it is possible to turn onto the south end of Van Buren to get to the Dry Creek parking area. 

September 17, 7:00 p.m. – Program: How Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Initiative Helps Birds
Cheyenne Audubon’s free program, “How Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Initiative Helps Birds,” with Audubon range ecologist Cidney Handy, will be Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room at the Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. The public is welcome to attend.

Cidney Handy assists in certifying ranches for the initiative. Grassland bird populations have declined over the past 50 years because of development, cropland conversion and wildfire. The Conservation Ranching Initiative offers ranchers incentives for grassland stewardship through a certification label on beef and bison products and offers resources for wildlife projects.

September 21, 8:00 a.m. – Field Trip: New Pond Area at the Laramie County Conservation District (LCCD) Headquarters
We will meet at their office at 1923 Whitney Rd., Cheyenne; it is located on the north side of Campstool Road. The address is in Google Maps, but their new building may not show on the map.

LCCD rebuilt their pond in the Cheyenne Business Parkway Natural Area. It is now deeper and has an island and a trail around part of it. It is not yet open to the public. No dogs are allowed in this natural area that is set aside for wildlife. A wide variety of birds can be seen in the area, including waterfowl, shorebirds and some prairie birds. The trip is free and open to the public. We expect to be back in town by noon. Be sure to bring water and dress for changing weather.

September 24, 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting
Contact us, cheyenneaudubon@gmail.com, if you would like to attend and participate in helping to plan chapter activities. This meeting will be held at the Laramie County Library in the Windflower Room.

September 27, 8:00 a.m. – Country Club Bird Survey
Contact Chuck Seniawski to be on his email notice list: 307-638-6519 or chuckski@aol.com. The count will start in the Country Club’s clubhouse’s main parking lot. These counts are free and open to everyone, but please let Chuck know you are coming.

August 17, 7:00 a.m. – Field Trip: Snowy Range Hike-Libby Lake to Mirror Lake

            We will leave the Lions Park parking lot south of the Children’s Village at 7 a.m. and drive to the Libby Lake area, a little over 90 miles, about an hour and a half. We will hike from there to Mirror Lake, about 3 miles. The entire hike is above 10,000 feet in elevation.

            A wide variety of mountain birds can be seen in the area, including hummingbirds, nuthatches, kinglets, thrushes and more.

            Carpooling should be available but check with Grant (307-343-2024) if you will need a ride. The trip is free and open to the public. We expect to be back in Cheyenne before 3 p.m. Be sure to bring lunch, water and dress for changing weather.

August 20, 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting:

            Contact us, cheyenneaudubon@gmail.com, if you would like to attend and participate in helping to plan chapter activities. This meeting will be held at the Laramie County Library in the Windflower Room.

August 30, 7:00 a.m. – Country Club Bird Survey

            Contact Chuck Seniawski to be on his email notice list: 307-638-6519 or chuckski@aol.com. The count will start in the Country Club’s clubhouse’s main parking lot. These counts are free and open to everyone, but please let Chuck know you are coming.

June 15, 8:00 a.m. – “Big Sit” Field Trip to Hynds Lodge in Curt Gowdy State Park
We will leave the Lions Park parking lot south of the Children’s Village at 8 a.m. and drive about 30 minutes to Hynds Lodge. Carpooling should be available but check with Grant (see below) if you will need a ride.

The “Big Sit” part of the trip is sitting quietly for an extended period and letting the birds come to us. Bring a camp chair if you do not want to sit on the ground.

Recent sightings in that area include hummingbirds, woodpeckers, flycatchers, vireos, and assorted open forest birds. There will also be an opportunity for an hour-long hike in the area. The trip is free and open to the public. We expect to be back in Cheyenne by 1 p.m. Be sure to bring water and dress for changing weather.

If you are interested in going, please contact Grant Frost, 307-343-2024, so that he has a list of those expected, and he can let you know if the plans change for any reason like bad weather.

June 25, 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting:
Contact us, cheyenneaudubon@gmail.com, if you would like to attend and participate in helping to plan chapter activities. This meeting will be held at the Laramie County Library in the Windflower Room.

June 28, 7:00 a.m. – Country Club Bird Survey
Contact Chuck Seniawski to be on his email notice list: 307-638-6519 or chuckski@aol.com. The count will start in the Country Club’s clubhouse’s main parking lot. These counts are free and open to everyone, but please let Chuck know you are coming.