After Mark Obmascik and his team won a Pulitzer Prize, what was left in journalism? Birding??? It’s true. The Big Year united three very different characters in a quest for the ultimate birding prize—the Big Year record! What do the three think how they are characterized in the book? How did Mark ever learn so many “interesting” stories about Sandy Komito? So Owen Wilson is going to be Sandy Komito in the movie? Really??? How could they ever reproduce the dilapidation of the Attu “Hilton?” Where could they find Norway rats? For the answer to these questions and many more, come to Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory’s BBQ picnic Saturday, August 27. "The Big Year" author Mark Obmascik will also be at the BBQ to share stories about writing the book and making the movie of the same name, starring Jack Black and Steve Martin, to be released on October 14. Governor John Hickenlooper will cut the ribbon at 11 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of RMBO’s Environmental Learning Center (ELC) at the Old Stone House at Barr Lake. Festivities run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning with bird walks and bird banding, followed by workshops on backyard habitat, conservation, live raptors, face-painting, music, a silent auction and more. Brighton Depot will serve lunch at noon. Please register for the event at www.rmbo.org/blog or by contacting kelly.thomp...@rmbo.org or at 303 659-4348, ext 12. Admission at the door is $10 for RMBO members, $12 for non-members and $6 for ages 5-12. Admission includes lunch and all activities. RMBO's Old Stone House is at 14500 Lark Bunting Lane through the new north entrance to Barr Lake State Park off Bromley Lane just east of Brighton. Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory is a Colorado-based nonprofit that works to conserve birds and their habitats from Montana into Mexico through science, education and stewardship. Even if you cannot attend, please go to RMBO.org to see what we have been up to lately. This event is our biggest yet, but there is plenty of food for you and your friends. See you there! Larry Modesitt Chairman of the Board, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
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