Ground Hog day! Join city of Boulder OSMP Rangers for a celebration of Ground Hog Day and a short hike/program. Hike the Chautauqua trail a few hundred yards to meet Freddy and see if his shadow appears. We will learn how the stars above have something to do with this day and why a real ground hog would never see his shadow in Colorado. We will also find out more about groundhogs and their relatives. Meet at Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. Free morning treats and coffee! Please dress warmly and leave dogs at home. As he does every year, Freddy will be changing the way comes out of his burrow! Note: This is an OSMP Double Feature program - join us right afterwards at 8:45 for: Boulder’s Snowbirds Saturday February 2, 8:45 – 11:30 a.m. Also on Ground Hog day! Do all the best birds fly south for the winter? No way! Some of our most beautiful—and comical—residents stay here all year long. Naturalists Dave Sutherland and Jenny Natapow will lead a winter bird watching expedition on Enchanted Mesa so you can meet these little feathered marvels. Bring binoculars, bird guides, and dress for the weather. Please bring strap-on traction for footwear (e.g. micro-spikes or Yak-tracks) since the trail may be very slick and icy. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for an easy walk around Enchanted Mesa.
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