Founders and Friends of Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

07/15/2019

Come for the birds, stay for the bees. On July 20th there will be a Bird Walk from 7 am to 9 am.

From 9 am to 12 pm it will be Roaming the Refuge. Please come and roam the Refuge at you leisure. There will be volunteers to answer any questions you might have about the Refuge.

At 10 am it's Bees Gone Wild! Roy Story, the Education Outreach person for the Colorado State Beekeeper's Association will be at the Refuge from 10 am to 12 pm to answer any question you might have and to educate us about wild bees. He will also be helping us find any bees that might have found a home at the Refuge.

Hope to see you all there on July 20th!!

05/22/2019

Come and see us at Trails Day on June 1, 2019. Two Ponds and Majestic View Park partner on this great day. The morning activities begin at Majestic View Park from 8-10 am with a Trails Service Project, Bike Rides, Yoga Class and Guided walks. From 10 am to 2 pm come to Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge to see Live Birds and Snakes, Family Acitivites, Self-Guided Walks and Free Refreshments.

For more information about Trails-Day visit www.Arvada.org/Trails-Day or call 720-898-7405.

Hope to see you there!!

Join us, Saturday, June 1 at Majestic View Nature Center and Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

04/01/2019

We saw a new bird while we were on the birdwalk on Saturday. It was determined to be a Sage Sparrow. There are 2 races of the sage sparrow, the belli which is a costal bird and the navadensis, an interior bird. The bird we saw was an intermediate between the 2 called cancecens. these are all sage sparrows.

We also saw the Horned Owls nesting again on the southeast side of the refuge. We will try to get pictures of the owls and post them.

11/03/2018

The Veteran’s Appreciation walk had been cancelled today due to weather. We’ll try again next year. Thank you for your support.

10/27/2018

This a reminder for the Veteran’s Appreciation walk on November 3rd from 9:00am to 10:30am. Looking forward to seeing you there!

10/17/2018

There will be a Veteran's Appreciation Walk on November 3, 2018 from 9:00 to 10:30am at Two Ponds. Please come and help honor our Veteran's.

To honor the Verterans.
With bravery and strength they serve,
With dignity and pride they stand,
With courage and hope they fight,
The life they live is dangerous, treacherous, rough, and hard going,
But when the fog clears,
They are the ones who stil stand.

Please join us at Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge on November 3, 2018.

06/14/2018

We had owl babies this spring at the Refuge. Here are some pictures of the babies and their parents!

05/31/2018

Please join us at Trails Day, June 2, 2018, 10 am to 2 pm. There are trails to walk or run. Booths for learning and fun about flora and fauna in Colorado. Hot dogs and chips. Looking forward to seeing you there!!!

08/05/2017

Happy Saturday, it sure is beautiful at Two Ponds Fish and Wildlife Refuge today!

Just a friendly reminder, fishing is not permitted anywhere within the refuge, and we do have signs located at the front entrance that serve as a reminder.

At the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we are committed to protecting habitat and wildlife and attempt to make Two Ponds a refuge for all life, human and non-human alike.

Thank you once again and please enjoy your time here with us!

04/11/2017

Great job to Marina and all the other contestants this year, your drawings were all stunning and portrayed the ducks beautifully! We hope to see all next year!

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced Marina Boiko, a 17-year- old student from Boulder, took top honors once again by winning the “Best of Show” in Colorado at the 2017 Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Marina’s artwork was selected from a record approaching number of amazing entries (677) from across the state. Her acrylic paint rendition of Wood Ducks, entitled “The Golden Hour”, represented Colorado at the National Junior Duck
Stamp Competition in Washington, D.C. in April and won 17th place in the country!

Entries from Colorado were judged by a panel of waterfowl enthusiasts and professional wildlife artists. Recognition for all participants and prizes for the top 25 drawings in each of four age groups (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12) are awarded each year. This year’s award ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 13 th from 1-3pm at The Arvada Center for The Performing Arts. Clint Riley, the Assistant Regional Director of Migratory Birds for Region 6, will be the keynote speaker and help honor the winners. All members of the media
and public, including teachers, students, and families are welcome to join the celebration.

First Place winners in all (age) categories:

Best of Show – Marina Boiko (Age 17), Longmont

1 st – Kayleigh Goetz-Imel (18), Golden

1 st – Kayla Rondinelli (17), Centennial

1 st – Erin Johnson (15), Golden

1 st – Rohit Pandit (14), Ft. Collins

1 st – Gabriel Caballero (13), Ft. Collins

1 st – Sam Johnson (12), Ft. Collins

1 st – Sky Lam (12), Boulder

1 st – Ezra Kayl (12), Colorado Springs

1 st – Julia Klein (9), Boulder

1 st – Jackson White (9), Boulder

1 st – Anush Khodzhaev (8), Boulder

News Release

Second Place winners in all (age) categories:

2 nd – Helen Kim (17), Aurora

2 nd – Esther Phenna (Age 17), Golden

2 nd – Mackenna Overholt (16), Golden

2 nd – Sofia Garcia (14), Ft. Collins

2 nd – Ashley Oh (14), Aurora

2 nd – Alexandra Bennet (13), Ft. Collins

2 nd – Pixie Stroh (12), Boulder

2 nd – Shelly Kleinerman (11), Boulder

2 nd – Yosha Gautam (10), Boulder

2 nd – Max Siedler (9), Boulder

2 nd – Hope Kayl (8), Colorado Springs

2 nd – Tselmeg Sukcat (7), Denver

Third Place winners in all (age) categories:

3 rd –Levi Dalton (Age 17), Lakewood

3 rd – Jenna Scholl (17), Fairplay

3 rd – Quinn Cusack (17), Golden

3 rd – Lauren Bush (15), Monument

3 rd – Margarita Kil (13), Boulder

3 rd – Sydney Mitton (12), Westminster

3 rd – Isabella Barbosa (11), Monument

3 rd – Ava Berger (10), Boulder

3 rd – Ella Olden (9), Boulder

3 rd – Anarbold Uuganbayar (8), Denver

3 rd – Temuulen Bandi (7), Denver

3 rd – Ermuun Byambaragchaa (8), Denver

Honorable Mention winners in all (age) categories:

HM – Sophia Lovato (Age 18), Monument

HM – Abigail Torrence (18), Colorado Springs

HM – Emma MacCallum (18), Golden

HM – Caroline Carpenter (17), Fairplay

HM – Amber McClelland (17), Golden

HM – Luis Perez (17), Golden

HM – Habin Kim (16), Aurora

HM – Shelby Goble (16), Fairplay

HM – Brooke Pizarro (16), Fairplay

HM – Laura Augustyn (16), Colorado Springs

HM – Alyssa Mulligan (16), Golden

HM – Kailani Woodard (16), Golden

HM – Kathryn Goettelman (15), Fairplay

HM – Cecilia Guiliani (15), Fairplay

HM – Rylie Morrow (15), Fairplay

HM – Michaela Palmer (15), Fairplay

HM – Jackson Waterman (14), Golden

HM – Mia Wegher (14), Littleton

HM – Sonja Strandquist (14), Ft. Collins

HM – Kelsey Johnson (14), Fairplay

HM – Lauren Sauley (14), Colorado Springs

HM – Dylan Goldfain (13), Ft. Collins

HM – Kayla Gore (13), Ft. Collins

HM – Emma Knotts (13), Ft. Collins

HM – Elizabeth Lee (13), Ft. Collins

HM – Emily McLaughlin (13), Ft. Collins

HM – Ruby Gore (13), Fairplay

HM – Tessa Brown (13), Boulder

HM – Noah Kayl (13), Colorado Springs

HM – Carissa Barrett (13), Westminster

HM – Rachel Steinke (13), Westminster

HM – Isaac Child (12), Ft. Collins

HM – Jasmine Carter (12), Monument

HM – Serin Lee (12), Aurora

HM – Suvd Jargalsaikha (12), Denver

HM – Mya Kahn (11), Ft. Collins

HM – Jessica Amgalanbaatar (11), Denver

HM – Harmony Moretti (10), Ft. Collins

HM – Daniel Kwon (10), Aurora

HM – Nikolai Antunovic (10), Boulder

HM – Clara Lepke (10), Boulder

HM – Finn Mutuc (10), Boulder

HM – Caleb Kayl (10), Colorado Spring

HM – Andy Rajesh (10), Denver

HM – Michelle Tumurbat (10), Denver

HM – Sean Kelley (9), Ft. Collins

HM – Madeline Moss (9), Ft. Collins

HM – Caleb Navarez (9), Colorado Springs

HM – Lindsey Nelson (9), Boulder

HM – Mark Ammons (9), Ft. Collins

HM – Lisa Huntsman (8), Ft. Collins

HM – Own Jenes (8), Ft. Collins

HM – Jenna Lee (8), Aurora

HM – Charli Parrish (8), Loveland

HM – Eric Amarbayar (8), Denver

HM – Rhys Rosenow (7), Wheat Ridge

HM – Samantha Wells (7), Ft. Collins

HM – Gloria Antunovic (7), Boulder

HM – Simon Boiko (7), Boulder

HM – Lily Durfey (7), Boulder

HM – Muruudul Lkhagvasuren (7), Denver

HM – Joel Kayl (6), Colorado Springs

HM – Mergen Baasanjargal (6), Denver

HM – Danial Dehno (6), Denver

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is an educational program designed for all public, private, and home schooled students in grades K-12 to learn more about waterfowl and habitat conservation. Incorporating scientific and wildlife management principles into visual arts curriculum creates an active awareness of the critical need to protect, preserve and enhance our wetland habitat for waterfowl, migratory songbirds, and the hundreds of other plants and animals that depend on wetlands for their survival. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service.

03/17/2017

Please join us this Saturday, March 25th from 7am to 9am for our Spring Wings event! Spring Is often the best time to discover the basics of birding as we learn together through nature! From color patterns and field marks to songs and calls, there are many ways we can better identify and enjoy our fine feathered friends. Visitors of all ages are welcome to explore Two Ponds with our fellow birding volunteers. Feel free to bring binoculars and field guides; reservations are not required.