April 9, 2025

You're Invited!


Join Us for a Casual & Fun BCNA Spring Gathering


Come celebrate the season with us on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Cottonwood Marsh picnic shelter at Walden Ponds.


This relaxed get-together is a great chance for BCNA members, friends, and anyone curious about our work to connect (or reconnect), share stories, enjoy the beautiful setting, and soak up the spirit of spring.


We’re eager to see all of you, and especially excited to welcome Steve Jones, one of BCNA’s founders and a beloved and respected naturalist and author. At 6:15, Steve will be sharing inspiring stories from BCNA’s early days and the important role the organization played in shaping the Environmental Resources Element of the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan. This work has made a lasting impact on local wildlife and habitat conservation, especially at Sawhill and Walden Ponds.


What to Expect:


  • A friendly, laid-back evening outdoors
  • Fun conversations and meaningful connections
  • Reflections from BCNA’s roots and early visionaries
  • A “bring-your-own-picnic” dinner (we’ll provide a variety of non-alcoholic drinks)
  • Time to enjoy the trails, ponds, and spring bird migration—binoculars encouraged!


Please bring your own picnic meal, along with plates, utensils, and a mug. Seating is limited at the shelter, so camp chairs are welcome. Remember, glass bottles and/or containers are prohibited in the park. There is no barbecue grill available.


Come early or stay a little longer to enjoy the trails and wildlife. Bird migration will be in full swing, so bring your binoculars or scopes if you wish. It’s a beautiful time of year to be outside, and we’d love to spend it with you.


We can’t wait to see you there!

Ecosymposium Slides


Slides are now available online for the talks given at the March 15th BCNA Ecosymposium, Restorative relationships: Sustainable responses to ecological challenge.


Link to 2025 Ecosymposium Slides and Talks

Geo sapiens - The Earth-wise human

Martin Ogle


In this talk about Geo sapiens – The Earth-wise human, Martin Ogle brings a 41-year career as a naturalist, Earth scientist and storyteller to bear in exploring how to see ourselves as Geo sapiens or Earth-wise humans. A special feature will be “mini-vignettes” provided by a scientist, a high school student, a musician, and others to accentuate and focus on important aspects of the Geo sapiens idea. 


A reception at 6:30 pm will precede the program at 7:00 pm and will offer light refreshments, conversation and a display of pertinent books and other items of interest. 


Date: Tuesday, May 6 2025

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Main Library

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