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First Creek at Denver Open Space
—Birding, then visit the DFO Summer Picnic!
8/29/2026
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Leader:
Ryan Corda ryan.corda@colorado.edu or 3038547514
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Directions
Meet in parking lot of First Creek at DEN Open Space on 56th Ave just west of Pena Blvd. Take 56th Ave from west or I-70 to Pena, then north to 56th Ave. Exit left at bottom of ramp, drive under Pena overpasses about 2 blocks west. Parking lot is on right (north).
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This trip is limited to the first 8 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Grassland, Riparian, Wetland
A birding excursion, then time after to get to the DFO picnic! Expect riparian-cottonwood prairie species. We will walk 1.5 miles of paved path along the creek upstream to Tower Road and back. We may also visit Buckley Road, a closed pedestrian-bicycle strip that shares Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR's east boundary fence. And we'll check First Creek's cottonwood groves and prairie dog town for raptors. Bring water and snacks. At present there are no restrooms at this location. The closest service stations are on Tower Road (Green Valley Ranch) and East 40th (Montebello).
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