News & Reports

Minutes, Reports & Plans

Board Minutes

NWDC's Board of Directors hosts bi-monthly board meetings that are open to the public. Minutes are published at the link below.


Board Minutes 2020-Present

Explore more of NWDC’s impact in our annual reports.


2022 Annual Report


2023 Annual Report


2024 Annual Report

IRS Form 990

As a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization, the NWDC must file a Form 990 each fiscal year to remain compliant. Our most recently filed 990 forms are available below.


Form 990 from 2019 – Present

Strategic Plan

Our strategic plan is the culmination of over a year of dedication and hard work performed by our team, which comprised of board members, staff, and partners at The Civic Canopy.

Ranger Ramblings

Ranger Ramblings is our monthly newsletter, shared on the first of the month. It features updates and musings from our Rangers in the field. It also includes our monthly calendar of public programs and events.


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Maddie April 2025 Ranger Ramblings
By Marketing April 1, 2025
A tinge of green is materializing. At the Mountain Campus, the snow is reserved to isolated patches, tucked in the shade of the Douglas Firs.
Maddie March 2025 Ranger Ramblings
By Marketing March 11, 2025
Recycling and sustainability are important to cover while outdoor experiences are challenging during the cold of winter.
Noel February 2025 Ranger Ramblings
By Marketing February 4, 2025
On the first day of the new year, families and nature enthusiasts embraced the outdoors and took literal steps towards a healthy lifestyle.

Nature Journal

View Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center’s quarterly “Nature Journal” newsletter from 2023 forward below.
Each newsletter contains the latest news, related upcoming events, and more relating to local education, people, and places!

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Spring 2025 River Campus
By Marketing March 21, 2025
The days are growing longer, the air feels a little warmer, and the landscape is coming to life with new growth and returning wildlife.
2024 Archery Winter Journal
By Marketing December 20, 2024
We can all feel that the crisp air of winter has officially settled in. Animals are hunkering down and plants are entering dormancy to conserve their resources until warmer conditions return.
Fall 2024 Leaves
By Marketing September 24, 2024
At the Mountain Campus, Scrub oaks all throughout the Pueblo Mountain Park are beginning to turn orangey-gold.

AVAS Bird Walk Reports

On the fourth Saturday of each month, the Arkansas Valley Audubon Society (AVAS) sponsors and hosts a public bird walk in partnership with the NWDC at the River Campus. Here are public records about each event including the number of participants and the bird species that were identified.

Bufflehead
By Marketing March 26, 2025
On a beautiful officially spring day and the first AVAS Bird Walk of Spring 2025, 15 participants observed a total of 26 bird species.
White-crowned Sparrow
By Marketing March 4, 2025
On the cold, snowy day with icy trails 9 participants identified 20 total bird species on a walk that was cut short due to the unpleasant conditions.
Bald Eagle
By Marketing January 28, 2025
Nine participants joined us on the cold and icy morning of January 25, 2025, to see 13 bird species including Bald Eagles!
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Staff Appointments

Kestrel Perched
By Marketing September 3, 2024
Autumn Waylan (She/Her/Hers) came on board in the summer of 2024 with at least 10 years of experience in wildlife handling.
Mountain Campus Carhart Trees
By Marketing May 1, 2024
Luis (he/him/his) is a seasoned outdoorsman and avid adventurer who thrives on embracing nature and maintaining an active lifestyle.
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Other News

Latest news releases from the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center about the organization, events, and more.

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Baby Owl
By Marketing January 17, 2025
The NWDC Raptor Center is welcoming new volunteers, age 14 years and older, into our Raptor Care Team! Please join us at our upcoming new volunteer meeting to learn more.
River Wading Visitors
By Marketing January 1, 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, we’re removing the $5 parking fee at our River Campus. Please support our commitment to equitable access for all by donating today!
2024 Winter Solstice Theo
By Marketing December 23, 2024
The 2024 Winter Solstice Celebration was, without a doubt, our biggest and best yet! We...
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