Raptor ID Class

Raptors of Colorado’s Shortgrass Prairie
October 11, 2025, at Barr Lake State Park Nature Center

Co-Presented by Karen Metz and Anne Price

Karen Metz began monitoring raptors for bird conservation organizations and agencies in 1988. She has trained raptor monitors in Colorado for nearly 20 years and has taught classes with REF since 2013. She will have her collection of custom-curated slides, and we’ll be bringing approximately 12 live raptors. We’re going to focus on raptors which make the shortgrass prairie ecosystem their home, with discussions about habitat and conservation, in addition to tricks and tips for identifying the magnificent raptors of wide-open spaces.

The class will be held at the Barr Lake State Park Nature Center on Saturday, October 11th, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Karen Metz’s outstanding slides will be accompanied our raptors for up-close viewing, comparisons and photos. Coffee, tea and other morning refreshments will be provided.

You will need a Colorado State Parks Pass or pay an additional $10 fee at the park entrance.
Your Raptor ID Class ticket will be sent via e-mail by October 6th.

Sold Out: Wait List Available
There is limited seating in the Nature Center with 40 spaces available.
WAIT LIST: Should we sell out available spaces, we will wait-list your name. Persons placed on the wait list will be notified by October 10th if a space opens up.  Note: we typically run about 5-8% no shows.  Any wait-listed payments will be refunded in full should no cancellations occur. Refunds will be issued within five business days after the class date.

Eagle or Falcon members have free admission, but you must register by calling (303-680-8500) or sending an email to: info@usaref.org.

WAIT LIST REGISTRATION BELOW. You must submit payment to be placed on the wait list.

Member:$70     

Non-Member:$80 

 

REFUNDS: Full refunds will be issued until September 11, 2025. 50% refunds issued until midnight on October 1, 2025, and no refunds will be issued thereafter. Refund requests must be sent in writing to our email at info@usaref.org. By registering for our 2025 Raptor ID Class, you have read our refund policy and agree to the terms. Your payment constitutes your agreement.                                                                                             Thank you!