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Crested Butte Stay
Live ItemEnjoy a four night stay in Crested Butte for up to 10 guests between July 15th & Dec 15th, 2022.
Crested Butte is a popular summer destination for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback trail riding. Its meadows full of brilliant wildflowers have earned it the title of "Wildflower Capital of Colorado" or follow the Colorado Gold Rush here in the fall for spectacular colors through Kebler Pass. The pedestrian-friendly town is packed with restaurants in historical buildings, mountain views, and plenty of places to stop in and visit.
This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom condo features a fully equipped kitchen, a walk out balcony off the living room, cable with HBO on all 5 LED flat screen TV's along with upgraded secure WiFi. Enjoy your evenings by the wood burning fireplace with free firewood conveniently located on the main floor of the building.
There are two master suites with king beds and private bathrooms. The third guestroom has twin bunk beds along with a twin bed. There are two twin beds in the fourth bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. There is a shared washer/dryer located on second floor.
This is a top floor corner unit and is located directly across from the heated pool, sauna, and hot tub which can be seen from both master bedroom windows. The condo is approximately 500 yards from the base of Crested Butte mountain, which you can hike or take a lift up to catch the stunning views. You can get there via a short 6 minute walk or you may prefer to hop on the free bus that stops just steps from the building's front door.
You can also catch the free Mountain Express Shuttle every 15 minutes to the historic town of Crested Butte located just minutes from the condo. Availability subject to prior bookings.
Not familiar with Crested Butte? Visit https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/crested-buttemt-crested-butte to see some of the amazing options Crested Butte has to offer.
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Ralston Buttes Birding
Live ItemHalf day private birding tour of Ralston Buttes for up to 12 people.
Gather your birdiest friends and journey into the beautiful scenery of Ralston Buttes for a guided tour that includes both the natural history and human history of this unique site. This natural area is closed to public access except by guided tour, so enjoy a day away from the crowds!
Come prepared to learn from your multiple guides: Jefferson County Open Space staff ornithologist Michelle Desrosiers, retired Jefferson County Open Space education supervisor Tim Sandsmark, and Denver Audubon Executive Director Karl Brummert.
Enjoy the many birds, wildflowers, and cliff-nesting raptors that call the area home. Learn about early life here from the house ruins of early homesteaders.
Ralston Buttes is located just north of White Ranch Open Space between Boulder and Golden, Colorado.
Tour must be scheduled between August 1 - October 1, 2022 (an earlier date means more birds!) Maximum 12 participants. Maximum time, 3hrs.
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Port Aransas Stay
Live ItemEnjoy a 4 night stay for up to 12 guests in a beautiful pet-friendly Port Aransas, TX 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home
As a beach community on the Texas coast, Port Aransas boasts over 18 miles of uninterrupted shoreline, warm Gulf waters, and soft white sand. This is a great area for fishing, kayaking, golfing, and even surfing. Birding is year round with the excitement increasing during peak migration seasons. Hop over to Mustang Island, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, or enjoy some birding by boat. Located in the Central Flyway, this area has hundreds of native and migrating species.
Discover a relaxed coastal vibe throughout the home with plentiful deck space and lush views. Open-concept common areas open to the breezy balcony, and the airy ground floor has two sleeping areas and its own living room.
When it's time for a swim or an afternoon stretched out on the sand, find the complex pool and the boardwalk to the beach just steps away. Port Aransas shops, restaurants, and fishing spots are a 10-minute drive from your door.
Should be booked for 2022 or 2023 travel between Sept 22 and March 23 - subject to prior bookings. Birding is best between November and February.
Visit: https://www.turnkeyvr.com/port_aransas-tx/lcvill26 for more detailed information on the property.
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Glenwood Springs Stay
Live Item4 night/5 day stay at the Hilltop Hideaway, a private 4 bedroom AirBnB home with sweeping views of the Roaring Fork River Valley with a birding experience and field guide provided by Roaring Fork Audubon.
Enjoy a relaxing getaway in a secluded ranch home nestled on a hilltop between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale, and less than hour to Aspen (40 minutes), with grand views of Mt. Sopris and great outdoor spaces for enjoying time with friends and family.
Perfect for exploring local hiking, birding, skiing, rafting, fishing, golfing, shopping and dining or just stay at the house and unwind watching the local wildlife and playing games together. Put out the bird feeders to watch a plethora of feathered friends gather. You'll love the privacy, nature, and quiet that being up on the hill provides as well as the convenience of being just off the highway for quick access to everything.
Visit the hot springs, adventure park, or vapor caves in Glenwood, stroll downtown Carbondale for shopping and dining, or head to Aspen for world class skiing, phenomenal hiking, museums, and fine dining.
As this is an excellent birding area, Roaring Fork Audubon will provide a morning or half day birding field trip to hot spots in the Roaring Fork Valley. Locations could range from the Colorado River and Glenwood Canyon to the high altitude tundra on Independence Pass, depending on interest, physical condition, season and available time.
The open floor plan home sleeps up to 12 and includes 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, furnished kitchen, two living rooms, multiple outdoor spaces, and gorgeous views. The property is also a certified natural habitat with regular wildlife visitors including 46 species of birds.
Availability is subject to previous bookings and not available on holidays/holiday weekends.. Calendar for availability and stellar reviews can be viewed at https://airbnb.com/h/hilltophideaway
Reservation should be made prior to June 1, 2023 for travel during 2022 or 2023 calendar year.
This area has too many great attractions to list! Click here for 'top things to do' in Glenwood Springs and here for Aspen activities and sites. Your Airbnb host is also happy to provide specific recommendations based on your interest, abilities, and group size.
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Estes Park Stay
Live ItemTwo nights' accommodations in a luxury two bedroom home at Rams Horn Village Resort just outside the main entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park & a $50 Gift Certificate to Bird & Jim, - Modern Mountain Dining.
Ram's Horn Resort sits in the heart of the Colorado Rockies with unsurpassed views of towering snow-capped peaks and just 2 miles from the friendly and historic mountain village of Estes Park.
This home away from home sleeps up to 6 and includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, furnished kitchen, living room with gas fireplace and gorgeous views. The resort offers 3 outdoor hot tubs, fitness center, club house and much, much more!
Reservations must be made through Rams Horn Village Resort and will be honored on a space available basis. There are no additional costs. Certificate is good from November 1 2022 through April 30th 2023. Excluding all Holidays.
Bird & Jim Restaurant is defining Colorado cuisine with an ever-evolving seasonal and ingredient-driven menus sourced from the Front Range of Colorado and beyond. Menus are influenced by an artisan approach to cooking and the ardent nature of our farmers from which the food is sourced. Their philosophy revolves around local, sustainable, and healthy eating.
Not familiar with Estes Park? Visit https://www.colorado.com/visit-estes-park-channel to see some of the amazing options this town at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park has to offer.
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Czech Dinner for Six
Live ItemAuthentic Czechoslovakian dinner for 6 prepared in your home by Tomas Pipal with clean up services during your dining experience provided by his daughter, Denver Audubon's Community Outreach Coordinator, Kate Hogan - OR delivered as a catering option.
As the oldest of ten children from a Czech family in Southside Chicago, Tom has spent over 45 years cooking for large groups of people! Oma Marge, his late mother, taught Tom everything he knows (plus a few shows of The Frugal Gourmet). Enjoy great food and stories about history and culture while you mingle with friends and the chef.
This personalized, authentic meal will be prepared for you and your guests in your very own home on the date of your choice. Home must be located within the 7 Metro-counties of Denver, Douglas, Boulder, Arapahoe, Adams, Jeffco and Broomfield.
Catering option available with an altered menu of Czech items: Turkey, Chicken Paprikash, & Beef Goulash.
Not sure about a Czech dinner? Or have had Tom's fabulous cooking before? This year he's offering a few alternative choices of cuisines:
Australian Green Pork Curry, steamed rice, pickled root salad, dessert crepes
Ginger and Sprout soup, Hawaiian Kahlua Pork, shredded carrots with pineapple, yam/sweet potato mash with brown sugar, dessert crepes
Lemon egg soup, Meat Mousaka, greek salad, sautéed green beans with bacon, and dessert crepes
**Available as vegetarian option
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Sailing on Lake Dillon
Live ItemEnjoy a high altitude scenic day of sailing on Lake Dillon for up to 4 people, with food and beverages provided, during the 2022 sailing season (June-Sept.)
Enjoy an afternoon on the "Stars and Stripes," a Catalina 27 captained by our very own John Wright. Guests can be as involved as desired or just sit back and relax, soak in 360 degree mountain views, breathe the fresh air, and maybe glimpse a diving osprey or two.
John's mother was a founding member of Denver Audubon, so John's a wealth of knowledge, currently sitting on the Lois Webster Fund Committee. Pick his brain on the organization, non-game research, sailing, beer making, or just relax and enjoy the ride.
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Bird Walk & Brunch
Live ItemJoin Master Birder Laurie Duke at her Fire Rock Ranch in Elizabeth, Colorado for a fun morning bird walk followed by Sunday Brunch in late May or June for up to 8 people.
Experience various bird habitats around the barn, riparian areas, open fields, and the edge of Ponderosa Pine forests.
Western Meadowlarks, Western Bluebirds, Kingbirds, Horned Larks, Lark Sparrows, Vesper Sparrows, Downy Woodpeckers, Western Wood Pewees, several species of swallows, warblers, and raptors are common birds to see.
The hike will start at 8am and last approximately 2 hrs. Weather permitting, brunch will be served outside on the deck under the shade of the cottonwood trees.
Long pants and hiking shoes are recommended. Be prepared for uneven ground, walking through tall grass and some creek crossing.
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Family Portrait Package
$200McNeil Designer Portraits
Exquisite Outdoor Family Portrait Package -- $1000 value with a $500 product credit
This package includes a multi-step creation process and the winner receives a 16x20 archival photographic print or a $500 credit towards any product the photographer offers.
Package includes:
- Welcome Planning Guide by mail
- An exclusive In Studio Pre-Portrait design consultation. We will work together to discuss the intimate details in creating a masterpiece for your home
- Outdoor family portrait session with master photographer Craig McNeil with the benefit of Colorado as a backdrop with its unparalleled spectacular beauty and a variety of gorgeous settings available (On-location photographic session in the Denver area or Front Range)
- In studio state-of-the-art video projection session of your best images
- 16x20" archival paper print or $500 credit towards any item we offer
McNeil Designer Portraits have been in business for over 30 years and offer a "thrilled to tears" guarantee on all portraiture.
Certificate expires one year from event date, non transferable. Limit 1 portrait package per family per calendar year.
Visit www.McNeilDesignerPortraits.com for more information.
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Mindful Nature Experience
$240We know that connecting to nature can help calm and center us. When we bring mindfulness meditation into our experience with nature, we can deepen our connection to the present moment, ourselves, and to nature through non-judgmental awareness.
Join Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Michele L. Walter (owner of Life From The Summit), for a 4-hour Mindful Nature Experience.
We will have an initial phone call so I can learn about you and what, if any, experience you have with mindfulness meditation (no previous experience is necessary). During the call, we'll agree on a date, time, and location (within a 1-hour drive of downtown Denver) for your Mindful Nature Experience.
This Mindful Nature Experience will consist of alternating lessons and mindfulness practices to implement what you have learned. During this 4-hour experience, you will learn:
- foundational principles and practices of mindfulness meditation, including "the two wings of mindfulness;" recognizing and working with thoughts, emotions, and sensations: and cultivating compassion;
- basic practices such as: connecting with your breath and other anchors to train your attention; noticing sensations; compassion; and walking or moving meditation (all ability levels welcome). Learning mindfulness meditation from a certified teacher can bring more depth to your time outside and allow you to connect to nature in profound ways.
Michele learned Mindfulness Meditation from two of the leading western teachers-Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield-through their two-year Mindful Meditation Teacher Certification Program in partnership with Sounds True and the University of California at Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. This is an extensive and creative training in mindfulness, meditation, and compassion practices. The spiritual and psychological depth of this program is unsurpassed.
Michele also is a trip leader with the Colorado Mountain club and an avid hiker. You can learn more at www.lifefromthesummit.com/mindfulness-meditation
This event is for one (1) person for four (4) hours (not including drive time). Appropriate clothing, an outdoor chair/blanket, and outdoor essentials (sunscreen, water, snack, etc.) must be provided by the recipient. Additional details will be discussed during the initial call. A link will be sent to the recipient to schedule a Zoom or telephone call.
Certificate for this item will be mailed/emailed to winner.
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Dance Lessons
$100$120.00 Gift Certificate to the Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
This certificate covers:
- 3x (30 minute) Personal Lessons
- 3 Group Classes
- and 3 Dance Parties
Arthur Murray Dance Studios is a franchise of ballroom dance studios located in over 20 different countries and has been in business for 109 years. We specialize in a variety of Ballroom, Latin, and Country Western dances, teaching singles and couples the magic of partner dancing. Some of the dances we teach are: Salsa, Cha Cha, Swing, Tango, Waltz, Fox Trot, and Two-Step. We also specialize in preparing Wedding Couples for their first dance or wedding reception. For more information, please visit our website at: www.coloradodancestudios.com.
This certificate may be redeemed at either the Lakewood, Denver, or Castle Rock location, and there is no obligation for the winner to purchase anything additional.
Certificate will be mailed to winner
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Best Birding Hike
$150eBook: Best Birding Hikes - Colorado's Front Range by Sheridan Samano & guided birding hike with the author!
This book and hike package includes a free copy of this newly released eBook that features 25 Front Range hikes that will make you a better birder. The winner can pick a hike in the book and Sheridan will join you for a 3-hr guided bird hike for up to 4 participants.
From award-winning teacher, biologist, and international travel guide, Sheridan shares her expertise from years of field work, teaching, and leading bird walks to teach beginning birders and birders new to Colorado how to improve their identification skills so they become better birders.
More details at https://bestbirdinghikes.com/ Subject to date availability. Expires April 30, 2023.
Certificate for this item will be mailed or emailed to winner.
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Table Public House Gift Card
$91The Table Public House $50 Gift Card
Coffee, drinks, and a small food menu on the South Platte River Bike Trail with To-Go Service available. Grab a table in the cafe area or bring the kids to explore our Pollen Nation playscape.
Owned and operated by the Table Urban Farm, a local non-profit farm providing free food and food education to the community. 100% of profits directly support this and other similar community-focused initiatives.
Check out the menu at: https://tablepublichouse.com/beverages/
Certificate for this item will be mailed to winner.
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Mindful Meat Gift Card
$131$100 gift card to be used when ordering mindful meat to be delivered to your door nationwide.
Corner Post Meats offers mindful meat done right for the land, right for the animals, and right to your door. Choose from: Nomadica raised beef, pasture grazed chicken forest foraging pork, and wild line caught fish.
Corner Post operates on land owned by Audubon Rockies at Kiowa Ranch. What does tasty meat have to do with bird conservation?
To combat the negative effects of grassland degradation and to keep grass on the landscape, Audubon developed the Conservation Ranching Certification label on beef products. Program standards cover habitat management, forage & feeding, animal health & welfare and environmental sustainability.
WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE BIRD IS GOOD FOR THE HERD!
Check out their selections and read more about their ethical meat practices at https://cornerpostmeats.com/
Certificate for this item will be emailed to winner.
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Dolan Geiman Art
$375Limited edition, framed, hummingbird artwork by Dolan Geiman
An amazing piece donated by the popular artist to feature on your walls, this 24X36" framed archival print features a hummingbird in flight surrounded by colorful florals including thistle and columbine.
Professional matting and framing with UB-shielding Plexiglas and archival acid-free foam core backing.
Dolan Geiman is a nationally recognized mixed media artist known for intricate collage works using salvaged materials found through a lifetime of exploration. Born and raised in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, Geiman's formative years were defined by outdoor adventures. The rambling spirit of Geiman's childhood is still alive today in every one of the artist's contemporary western creations. Though best known for his large-scale paper collages and metal wall sculptures, Geiman also creates paintings, screenprints and three-dimensional sculptures. Together, Dolan Geiman's art showcases a wide range of media and subjects - all celebrating Mother Nature and the rugged American landscape.
See more of his work at https://dolangeiman.com/
This item CANNOT BE SHIPPED. It can be picked up in person at the event or at the Denver Audubon Offices.
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$100 Argonaut Certificate
$110$100 Gift Certificate for Argonaut Wine & Liquor
Whether you are a craft beer aficionado, a boutique liquor enthusiast or a wine connoisseur, rest assured, Argonaut has it. Family owned and locally operated for over 50 years, Argonaut is the largest liquor store in Denver proudly boasting many industry awards.
https://www.argonautliquor.com/
760 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Certificate for this item will be mailed to winner.
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Corvus Coffee
$80This Corvus Coffee Collection features two 12oz bags of coffee and a stunning camp mug:
- 12oz Bale Mountain Estate | Washed Ethiopia | Citrus & Berry
This Ethiopian had a very classic Southern Ethiopian profile that's associated a lot with Gedeo/Yirgacheffe. It's the fresh Lemon Zest and Jasmine with a smooth and clean body that has made Ethiopia one of the worlds favorite coffee producers.
- 12oz Dead Reckoning | Guatemala, Ethiopia | Balanced Fruit & Chocolate
An approachable espresso which appeals to coffee connoisseurs and every day drinkers alike. Combined coffees which have depth of flavor and balance as well as vibrancy in the cup.
- 12oz Camp Mug with illustration by artist Charlie Wagers. insulated stainless steel ? hand wash only
Get to know Corvus Coffee Roaster where they work directly with coffee farmers to build a supply chain of better coffee for coffee enthusiasts who are searching for exciting and interesting coffees
This item can be picked up for free or shipped provided winner pays additional priority mail pricing.
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Top Golf Certificate
$65$50 certificate towards game play.
Topgolf is a game that anyone can play. Score points by hitting micro-chipped golf balls at giant dartboard-like targets on an outfield. The closer you get your ball to the center or 'bullseye' and the further the distance, the more points earned.
Expires 8/31/2022, Cannot be used with other discounts, events, or parties.
View Top Golf Locations at: https://topgolf.com/us/locations/
Certificate for this item will be mailed to winner.
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Littleton Night Out
$130Enjoy a night out on the town in downtown Littleton with 2 tickets to any Town Hall Arts Center Production, a $25 Gift Certificate to Palenque Cocina Y Agaveria, and a book and chocolates from the Chocolate Therapist
Town Hall Arts Center 2022 season productions include:
Once on this Island: Based on a novel inspired by the classic Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale The Little Mermaid, this Caribbean-Calypso one-act musical tells the story of a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When divided cultures keep them apart, the Island Gods assist our heroine as she embarks on a remarkable quest to reunite with the man who captured her heart.
Performances begin April 8 and run through May 8, 2022
The Wedding Singer: Based on a the popular Adam Sandler movie. The years is 1985. The place is New Jersey. Robbie, a wannabe rockstar, is left at the altar and starts changing his tune. Enter Julia, a waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark - unless Robbie pulls of the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.
Performances begin May 27 and run through June 26, 2022
2023 Fall season line up has yet to be announced, but generally includes 3 additional performances.
Ticket Voucher expires 12/31/2022.
$25 Gift Certificate to Palenque Cocina Y Agaveria in Downtown Littleton.
Palenque brings traditional Mexican fare and agave cocktails to the Historic Downtown Littleton neighborhood. They are a family owned and operated restaurant bringing you relaxing, comfortable, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere, serving traditional Mexican food. They are famous for margaritas, award-winning gluten-free options, and vegetarian-vegan dishes. You are sure to enjoy!
Check out the menu on the website at https://www.palenquecya.com/
Book and chocolates from the Chocolate Therapist.
This item can be picked from the Denver Audubon office. Or it can be shipped provided winner pays additional cost of priority mail.
Dare to Pair
This book includes 40 wines with three chocolate pairings each. Includes information about growing regions, grape flavors, how to taste wine, how to use the proper glass for each wine, how to eat chocolate properly when pairing with wine, recipes and more.
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CO Environmental Film Fest
$60Two (2) All-Access Festival Passes to the Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) & Two CEFF Water Bottles.
CEFF is an exciting, inspiring, and energizing event that includes world-class environmental films with representatives from local and national organizations. CEFF will screen features, shorts, films by foreign and local filmmakers and films by young filmmakers and for youth. True to the spirit of Colorado, this event is supported and attended by people who value the natural world and share a passion for the power and beauty of film. Read more about the festival and films at https://ceff.net/
Valid for the February 2023 Colorado Environmental Film Festival in Golden, CO
This item can be picked from the Denver Audubon office. Or it can be shipped provided winner pays additional cost of priority mail.
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Bird-themed Fabrics
$105This curated collection of bird-themed prints comes from eQuilter.com - including a wide variety of Raptors, Songbirds, and other colorful avian designs. The assortment will include a mix of large panels and allover prints, digital and screen prints, all high quality 100% cottons for quilting or crafting. Approximately 9-10 yards total.
Image shows just a part of the collection offered. There are several large panels that are too big to fit into this image - this is just a sample of the variety.
This item will be shipped directly to the winner by the donor and is not available for immediate pickup.
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2022 Photo Calendar
$25Rob Raker's 2022 Photo Calendar
Stunning wildlife photography featured with commentary for each month from international photographer Rob Raker! Let him know which photo is your favorite.
See some of his work at: https://www.robraker.com/2015-Favorite-pictures
This item can be picked from the Denver Audubon office. Or it can be shipped provided winner pays additional cost of priority mail.