Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center — Attraction in Littleton

I had the opportunity to complete one of my naturalist training sessions at Audubon Denver, and it was a meaningful experience. During spring, there are events almost every morning—groups of people walking and sharing knowledge about local birds and the Rocky Mountain landscape. It’s a great place for visitors to Denver who want to connect with nature and learn about the region’s biodiversity.

I highly recommend visiting this site. If you’re unfamiliar with the birds of the Rocky Mountain corridor, don’t hesitate to ask the people on the trails—they are often willing to help. Just remember to approach with respect: maintain silence, avoid using bird call playbacks, and always stay on the trail.

This is a sensitive and special place. I encourage visitors to follow the Leave No Trace principles: take only memories and photos, and leave everything else as you found it. Don’t leave trash or food, and avoid introducing anything unnatural into the environment. Respecting wildlife means being mindful of our every action.

One specific concern I’ve witnessed here is pet owners leaving bags of dog waste along the trail, assuming they’ll pick them up later—but often they never do. This is a serious misuse of trust and of the spaces that have been opened for recreation in nature. It’s not only disrespectful to other visitors but also potentially harmful to local biodiversity.

If you’re visiting with your pet, please be fully prepared. Bring an extra bag to carry your dog’s waste with you until it can be properly disposed of. It’s a small action that makes a big difference. These lands deserve care and intention. When we enter natural spaces, we must leave behind the habits of home that don’t belong here.

The birds of Denver—and the entire ecosystem—deserve our protection. Take the time to truly connect, to observe, and to...

This is a beautiful and well kept site.

We saw a guest presentation here by HawkQuest at the outdoor auditorium at the Waterton road location for the Audubon society. The outdoor space was gorgeous. It was close to the parking lots, just a short walk that would accommodate something on wheels, like a stroller or a wagon. We brought a picnic dinner that night.

There are bathrooms close by as well.

The staff was very friendly and helpful with upcoming events.

I especially liked how many of the plants and flowers were labelled!

There are a lot of trails with tons of wildlife around, we want to go back for hikes. They said dogs are not allowed at this location since it is a wildlife preserver, however they are allowed on leash inside Chatfield park, where there is another location.

We had such a good time that I will be checking out more events with the...

Great native plants garden, good information on the local geography and wildlife - all posted outside. I've never been here when there's staff, but I've still learned a lot and had a good time.

There's many hidden little spots back behind those buildings, so make sure to leave time to explore the area around them, either before or after heading off for a nature walk on the well marked trails.

Recently we saw a few mule deer and three kinds of birds when we just stopped to use the restrooms for...