Upcoming Programs
Except where noted, all meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Montrose Field House Summit Room at the corner of Rio Grande Avenue and Colorado Avenue (South 9th St.), except as noted. All are welcome and there is no charge, though donations are gratefully appreciated. For additional information or to let us know that you would like to do a presentation, please contact Kristal Stridham at (580) 919-5987 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cassandra Wolfganger: Conservation of Vermont Priority Species and Local Projects
Thursday, December 12 – 7:00 PM. Cassandra Wolfanger is a wildlife habitat biologist with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies in the Montrose office of the National Resource Conservation Service, newly established in June. For the previous three years, Cassie worked in Audubon’s state of Vermont office. She’ll be speaking about her conservation work with Vermont’s priority species including peregrine falcons, bobolinks, golden- and blue-winged warblers, to name a few. She’ll also give us a sneak peek at the projects she’s starting in our neck of the woods.
Nic Korte: Western Slope and North American Owls
Thursday, January 9--7:00 PM. Nic Korte is a long-time member and Conservation Chairman for the Grand Valley Audubon Society (GVAS). Nic has been working with for more than thirty years and he’s the leader of the GVAS Western Screech-Owl project. In Grand Junction regularly leads the nation in counting Western Screech Owls during the annual Christmas count. They are successfully maintaining a significant population despite increasing urbanization, witnessed by a CBC total of 101 Screech Owls two years ago. In addition, Nic recently completed his quest to see all of North America’s owls in person. He will share stories from that experience and compare and contrast the species. What a hoot!
Renzo del Piccolo: South African Wildlife
Thursday, February 13. 7:00 PM. Retired wildlife expert, Renzo Del Piccolo, formerly with CPW, traveled to South Africa in September 2024. He will share his expertise in wildlife and bird management. Join us as he chronicles his experiences with South African wildlife species. He traveled with the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund, a Denver-based non-profit focused on protection of endangered species around the world. Renzo tells us that his experiences with wildlife in Krueger National Park were unlike any he has ever had. Join this adventure without the 24+ hour flight!
