Final day to register for the 2025 CFO Convention in Grand Junction, CO for reduced rate and ability to purchase convention shirts and food.

Explore how resiliency applies to every facet of our work in the outdoors and how we can plan for, adapt, recover, and thrive amidst challenges

Do you conduct research on or have results from a conservation project involving Colorado birds? We invite you to participate in our Science Session on Saturday, June 7th.

Nick Komar retired from his biologist position at the end of 2022 and the next day began a year-long quest for 900 species of birds without leaving the USA. To accomplish this record-setting feat, he would visit over 20 USA states, including Alaska, Hawaii, and four territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). 

CFO is proud to, once again, partner with Audubon Rockies and the Colorado Audubon chapters to co-host this important webinar for bird conservation advocacy. Getting Green Laws is a free training webinar for Coloradans to learn how they can make their voices heard by state legislators on timely environmental laws being considered right now. This…

From red canyons to alpine lakes at 10,000 feet, this convention has something for every birder! Mark your calendars as field trips will fill fast!

Going to the Monte Vista Crane Festival? Come visit our table, say hi to some of the CFO board members, and try your hand at a Colorado Bird quiz with the chance to earn a discount on your CFO membership! CFO is a proud sponsor of this event.

Pinyon Jays are unique corvids with fascinating and complex life histories. In recent years, their long-term declines have led to increased attention from managers and a petition for listing under the Endangered Species Act. Pinyon Jay conservation is now at a critical inflection point, with decisions pending that could influence the species’ trajectory for years…

CFO is proud to be a continuing sponsor of Hawk Watch at Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison. Spring Hawk Watch dates are March 1 – May 10, 2025. If you’re interested in participating, register and add both training dates to your calendar. Join experienced Hawk Watchers for a trip to the viewing platform on Dinosaur Ridge.…

With their famous songs and nocturnal lives, nightjars are among the most iconic birds in the U.S. For centuries, they’ve shaped our songs, poetry, and literature. For many of us, nightjars like Eastern Whip-poor-wills and Common Nighthawks also root us in the places we call home. But despite their importance, nightjar numbers are declining. Most…