Northern Colorado Bird Alliance Presents

Dr. Anna Chalfoun presenting

“Revealing the Depths of Our Sagebrush Seas”

Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Social time with Refreshments: 7:00
Announcements 7:20;
Member Slideshow 7:30;
Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr.

***This program will also be accessible online using Zoom***

It will also be viewable in-person at the Senior Center.

Enter the following link on your web browser at 7 p.m. and follow the instructions to join the meeting virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87938088938

Many describe the sagebrush steppe as “drive-through country,” a “barren wasteland,” or the “sagebrush sea.”These labels belie the complexity and fascinating ecology of our North American sagebrush habitats. This talk will challenge such misconceptions and guide us on an immersive journey through the sagebrush sea, while showcasing some of the behaviors and natural history of lesser known and appreciated species of birds and a charismatic “mini mammal.” The presentation also will highlight the impacts of ongoing human-induced habitat changes in the sagebrush steppe and describe a case study demonstrating how rigorous and longer term scientific investigation can illuminate practical strategies for addressing species' declines amidst modern land use pressures.

Dr. Anna Chalfoun is a research ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and serves as the Assistant Unit Leader for Wildlife at the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. She is an associate professor at the University of Wyoming and a Fellow and Council Member of the American Ornithological Society and a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Chalfoun lab's research program works to understand wildlife-habitat relationships, and particularly why animals choose the habitats that they do in a changing world. Projects span diverse taxa including birds, small mammals and amphibians, and habitat types, with a focus on sagebrush steppe. Most projects are developed in collaboration with state and federal partners to address real-world conservation challenges..

Join us on March 19th for this informative program that is free and open to the public.