What we’re about
Do you like spending time outdoors looking for wildlife, including birds? Do you also like drinking a cold one after? I decided to start this group after coming across announcements for Birds and Beers events in other states. This group will be different in that we will spend some time birding before we go grab a pint. The Denver Metro area offers a variety of great birding spots with local breweries/pubs nearby so we'll have plenty of locations to choose from.
Not a bird nor beer expert? Don't worry. This group is open to anyone with an interest in learning more about both. My hope is that all participants will learn a bit more about birds while meeting fellow nature lovers in the process. We'll get together semi-regularly with meeting times alternating between late afternoons (so you can get in a day's work) and weekends.
Sample location pairings include City Park followed by Vine Street Pub, Three Sisters Mountain Park in Evergreen and Little Bear Saloon, Cherry Creek State Park and Dry Dock Brewery. Do you have ideas on where you'd like to go? Suggestions are welcome and even encouraged.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Birding at GVR First Creek & Beers at Danico BrewingNeeds location
Friday April 25, 2025
Birding from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Parking: There is free street parking on Elmendorf Dr. just south of First Creek Park. Link to street parking on Google Maps.First Creek Information:
Join Birding and Beers for a new combo! First Creek at Green Valley Ranch is a short, urban trail that is good for migrants in the spring. This paved, leveled trail follows a riparian area along a creek and goes past a small pond and a wooded area. This is a great chance to bird a “new” part of the Denver area and hopefully see some cool birds in spring migration.As a note, there are no bathrooms on the trail. There are several stores and a recreation center nearby where restrooms can be found. Please plan on walking around 1.5 miles. Bring water, a snack, sun protection, and binoculars. Scopes are not needed for this walk.
Danico is a new brewery in town with a fun selection of brews, including a pickle pilsner! Danico hosts a new food truck each night from the Denver area. That Friday’s truck is Toby's New Orleans Poboys. If New Orleans cuisine does not speak to you there is also a wide selection of restaurants nearby that offer take-out.
