In early June, Audubon Rockies partnered with Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, Colorado, to offer “Wildlife Wonder,” a workshop for 6- to 8-year-olds. This workshop focused on  birds and art as part of Aspen Summer of Birds, a slate of programming organized by the National  Audubon Society and The Birdsong Project with local organizations and festivals. As the  first program in the lineup, this workshop kicked off Aspen Summer of Birds by helping young people  learn about nature through creative expression.  

Audubon Rockies Community Naturalists joined educators at Anderson Ranch Arts Center to help participants explore birds through the themes of migration, bird song, and adaptations. Over the course of the week, they learned many facets of what makes a bird a bird, which informed and influenced their art projects. They learned how to draw, paint, and build their favorite animals in realistic and creative forms using various artistic mediums. 

During the week, campers also spent time outside birding and learning about bird banding—and they  even got to see a yellow warbler in the hand. They also built nest boxes for bluebirds, chickadees, and  nuthatches, experimented with bird foot molds learning how different birds “make their living,” and  discussed challenges and solutions to bird migration. 


Aspen Summer of Birds is built on the success of the GRAMMY-winning For the Birds: The Birdsong  Project 20LP vinyl box set with community-focused programming that demonstrates how art can help  drive conservation action for birds. More free events are taking place during the last week in July,  including bird walks, educational talks, and live musical performances inspired by The Birdsong Project performed by Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) students. 

The Audubon Rockies Community Naturalists deliver environmental education programs to people of all  ages to create lasting connections with nature in their communities across Utah, Colorado, and  Wyoming. This partnership with Anderson Ranch Arts Center was a chance to bring these subjects to life  through art. 

Learn more about Aspen Summer of Birds here



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