Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests

Blackburnian Warbler perched in evergreen tree, the bird is a bright yellow with slightly orange chest and neck, and black striping on its face and sides. Its mouth is open as it sings.
Endorsed Forester Eric Hansen On His Many "Aha!" Bird Moments
February 23, 2024
A group of people pose for a photo in front of a sign at Rafter W Ranch.
A Master Birding Class Field Trip to Rafter W Ranch
February 01, 2024 — Denver Audubon shares what they learned while visiting an Audubon-certified bird-friendly ranch in eastern Colorado.
Conservation Ranching
A young woman stands in a pasture with stalks of grass in her hands.
Coming Home
October 13, 2023 — Whether you’re a young rancher or a rare bird, Parker Pastures is a great place to call home.
Conservation Ranching
A soil sensor on a post surrounded by cattle fencing in a pasture.
Sensing the Soil
August 18, 2023 — Soil moisture sensors installed on seven Audubon-certified Ranches in Colorado.
Conservation Ranching
Hudson Valley’s “Laurel & Ash Farm” Becomes Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer
May 10, 2023 — Just in time for farmers’ market season, Laurel & Ash is being recognized for managing its sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.
Cattle graze in a pasture below dry slopes.
Experimenting Today to Save Tomorrow’s Soils
March 01, 2023 — Seven Audubon-certified ranches are testing ways to improve soil health through Colorado’s new STAR Plus program.
Conservation Ranching
A male Scarlet Tanager perches on a branch, viewed from below as it looks ahead.
Great Mountain Forest First-Ever Officially Recognized Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer in Connecticut
February 28, 2023 — Just in time for production season, this 6,000 acre forest in Litchfield County is being recognized for managing its sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.
Fairbanks Maple Officially Recognized as a Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer
February 16, 2023 — Just in time for production season, this Chautauqua County family-run business is being recognized for managing its sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.
A river flows through green wetlands surrounded by burnt forest and mountain slopes.
The Role of Water and Fire in Ecological Forest Management
February 15, 2023 — Meet Karl Brown, northern Colorado forester and steward.
Western Waters
Two people kneel in a dry field.
Soil Restoration at Rafter W Ranch
October 27, 2022 — Enhancing soil health to increase drought resilience on an Audubon Certified Ranch in eastern Colorado.
Conservation Ranching