Birding With Kids- Thorne Nature Experience’s Top 6 Places in Boulder County, Colorado

Child Birding at Walden Ponds in Boulder, Colorado

Birding at Walden Ponds in Boulder, Colorado

Is it possible to go birding with kids? Yes- kids of all ages naturally want to explore and birds are a type of wildlife that you can find nearly anywhere. As a former Thorne Environmental Educator and a mom of a toddler, I often find that kids see the birds before I do!


Here’s a curated list from the Thorne staff of our favorite family-friendly birding spots in Boulder County, including many recommendations from our founder and Master Bird Bander, Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II. 

  1. Sombrero Marsh- 1466 63rd St, Boulder, CO 80303

    Highlights: Migrating waterfowl, boardwalk, bird blind, nature play area, Oak’s top pick

  2. Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat- 3893 N 75th St, Boulder, CO 80301

    Highlights: Migrating waterfowl, boardwalk, bird blind, ponds to explore

  3. Greenlee Wildlife Preserve/Waneka Lake- 1660 Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026

    Highlights: Wildlife platform, birding hotspot with records of rare bird sightings, nearby park for when you finish your birding adventure

  4. Golden Ponds Park- 2651 3rd Ave, Longmont, CO 80503

    Highlights: 88 acre park with ponds and a river, one of our favorite summer camp spots with abundant opportunities for nature play

  5. Hecla Lake Open Space- Blue Star Lane and Lakespur Lane, Louisville, CO 80027

    Highlights: Great Blue Heron nesting site, migrating songbirds and waterfowl

  6. White Rocks Trail at S. Teller Farm trailhead- White Rocks Trail, Boulder, CO 80301

    Highlights: Lots of ducks, ponds on the way to Boulder Creek

Check out this fantastic article from the National Audubon Society for tips on getting kids into birding.



 

Birding is something that happens quite a bit at Thorne Nature Preschool in Boulder and Lafayette. If your child is interested in connecting with nature through birding, please reach out to us. We’re enrolling for the fall and have a few spaces remaining.

Thorne Nature Preschool is for children ages 3-6 with locations in Boulder and Lafayette. Half and full-day options available. Thorne is a Colorado Universal Preschool provider.

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Happy Explorations!

Places to visitCarrie Riesberg