Become a Community Naturalist With Denver Audubon!

Learn. Connect. Take Action. 

Join a hands-on learning experience that explores Colorado’s ecosystems—and discover how you can help protect them. Through expert-led classes and field experiences, you’ll build your nature knowledge and gain the confidence to take action in your community.

What You’ll Gain

You'll gain foundational knowledge of Colorado’s wildlife and ecosystems, with hands-on learning, covering the following topics:

• Mammals 

• Birds 

• Reptiles and Amphibians 

• Fish

• Geology

• Plants

• Pollinators

• Community Science

Your Commitment 

To complete the program, participants will: 

• Complete all 5 classes (approximately 30 hours total)

• Commit to taking at least 1 action to protect birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. 

  • This could include: volunteering with Denver Audubon, adding your bird sightings to eBird, planting native plants, participating in a Christmas Bird Count, etc. 

Cost & Registration

Cost: $300. Includes all classes, field trip, expert instruction, digital materials, and access to future volunteer opportunities. Scholarships are available. We believe cost should never be a barrier. 

Why Join? 

• Deepen your knowledge of Colorado’s wildlife and ecosystems

• Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts

• Learn how to make a real impact through conservation

• Support Denver Audubon’s mission to protect birds and their habitats

2025-2026 Schedule 

Each cohort includes 4 classroom sessions + 1 field trip.

Ready to take the next step? Sign-up here now.

Questions? Contact Caroline Pettit, Environmental Education Coordinator, at caroline@denveraudubon.org 

100% attendance is recommended - makeup classes are NOT possible.

Registration required, no walk-in spots available. Thank you!