Leader, John Vanderpoel
Fee: $125
Limited to 8

Monies raised from Interludes with Nature trips, provide the opportunity for Colorado teens, including our Teen Naturalists, to attend nature camps in Maine or the Colorado Rockies.

Registration: Registration information here.

Lincoln County is incredibly rich in reptiles with 11 species of snakes, including 2 kinds of rattlers, 2 species of skinks, Painted Turtles and 4 types of lizards, most notably the Short-horned, a species of special concern. October is the month when snakes heading to their winter hibernacula become easier to spot along dirt roads in eastern Colorado.

We will leave from Boulder on Saturday morning, and in early afternoon, visit a private ranch north of Limon to look for reptiles and birds. During this late migration period, we are likely to find raptors, sapsuckers, lingering warblers and wintering sparrows. After breakfast on Sunday morning, we head east to work the gravel roads for migrating snakes and reptiles. We will drive home later in the afternoon..

Although John is best known as an elite birder, he is passionate about herpetology and makes several trips a year searching out various species in their preferred Colorado habitats.

You are responsible for the cost of your night in the hotel as well as all meals. Most of Limon’s hotels serve breakfast and it won’t be necessary to start early on Sunday. BCAS will provide snacks and soft drinks. We expect all participants to listen carefully and obey all directions from John concerning approaching any snakes. You will risk a “time out” if we feel that you are endangering yourself or others!