Winter is hard on birds.  They search from sunrise to sunset for food and clean water.  During the summer, birds feast on the abundance of seeds and insects, but during winter they struggle to keep their energy up.  You can help! Learn more about wild birds

Even though your trees and shrubs appear dormant, there's still a lot of activity going on under the ground, and they still  need water to survive.  Newly planted trees and shrubs (younger than three years) often need supplemental water to get through the winter.  Protect your investment by watering trees at least once a month in the absence of significant snowfall.  Water on a day when the temperature is above 40 degrees, and give trees a thorough soaking.  Remember to unhook the hose when you're finished.

For the Bird Festival we had to have avian artwork!  Bonnie is a Fort Collins native and grew up with a passion for nature. As a young girl she spent a lot of my time outdoors, hiking, fishing, and drawing.  Nine years ago she became a volunteer at the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.  The birds are a huge inspiration for her artwork. Bonnie is the graphic designer at P.A. Signs, and Educational Coordinator at the RMRP.   

Take a look at a few easy bird-feeding projects you can do with your kids.

Milk Carton Bird House

Pinecone Bird Feeder

Snowman Bird Feeder