Go Birding in Broomfield
The Broomfield Bird Club welcomes everyone who enjoys watching, identifying, and learning about Colorado's wild birds.
Whether you are a seasoned birder or new to birding, the Broomfield Bird Club gives you opportunities to learn more about wild birds and explore their habitats with friendly folks who share your interest.
In-person meeting
Get together with fellow birders at our fall in-person meeting on Saturday, November 9, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Broomfield Public Library. Speaker Dave Sutherland will share ways to create a more bird-friendly yard and garden by planting native wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs. Details here
Nominations Are Open!
Nominate yourself or a fellow Broomfield Bird Club member to serve on the club’s board of directors. Officers and other board members work together to organize club activities and interact with current and prospective members, other organizations, and the community. Nominations for all positions will be accepted. The board will present a slate of officers for ratification at the club’s Annual Meeting in February.
Board members meet once a month. Read position descriptions (see Article VI)
Apply For a ‘Bird Camp’ Scholarship
The Broomfield Bird Club’s Walter ‘Ski’ Szymanski Scholarship is awarded annually to one child, age 8 - 13, who demonstrates an interest in wild birds. Broomfield residents will be given priority in the selection process. The scholarship covers, in full, the registration fee for a weeklong birding “day camp” experience at Barr Lake State Park.
Birding day camps meet from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ Environmental Learning Center at 14500 Lark Bunting Lane, Brighton, Colorado. The recipient’s parent/guardian is responsible for providing transportation to/from the camp each day.
Deadline for scholarship applications is January 30, 2025. Apply now.
Bird Walks
Join us as we observe wild birds in parks and open spaces in and around Broomfield. The informal walks are typically led by an experienced birder.
Presentations
Learn more about wild birds and their habitats from a variety of Colorado experts. Real-time talks are typically held virtuallly via Zoom.
Events
Attend an in-person meeting or visit the Broomfield Bird Club's booth at local festivals and celebrations.
