Tiny Birds, Mighty Journeys

The Animas River Valley is a bustling highway for some of the world’s most incredible avian acrobats—and there’s no better time to celebrate them than National Hummingbird Day! 

Join us at the Riverside Nature Center for a day of discovery as we get up close with these glittering, featherweight champions. Learn how hummingbirds survive the hot high-desert summer, engineer stretchable homes out of spiderwebs, and use our local ecosystems as an essential global refueling station.

Explore. Discover. And get hands-on!

• Drop in throughout the day and:
• Take a guided sensory walk through the gardens
• Relax with your lunch in our indoor wetlands viewing room
• Try your hand at real citizen science
• Discover fascinating hummingbird adaptations and behaviors
• Explore how our local landscape connects to their incredible global journeys

Whether you’re a dedicated birdwatcher, a curious nature lover, or simply looking for a fun adventure for the whole family, there’s something for everyone!

Location: Riverside Nature Center
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: Anytime between 10am to 3pm!

Come celebrate the tiny winged wonders that make the Animas River Valley part of their incredible journey!