Audubon center hosts bird-banding station

Bird banding, in partnership with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, “provides a unique look into the life journey of these amazing little animals,” said Audubon Society of Greater Denver outreach coordinator Kate Hogan. It fosters a new appreciation for the migration that’s happening around us in the spring. At the Audubon Nature Center, on the south edge of Chatfield State Park, an ornithologist will attach a band to the legs of wild birds to help track their migratory path and general health of the population. A visit offers an opportunity to see wild birds up close (and be assured that they are not being injured). The Banding Station is open to the public from 7:30-11 a.m. Sundays May 1, 15, 22, 29 and Saturdays May 7, 21, 28. Visitors are asked to make a donation of $ 3 to support the program. Information: 303-973-9530, denveraudubon.org.Survival talesKurtis Kelley will share tales of real-life adventures of pioneers at 7 p.m. May 3 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. An actor who specializes in historic character re-enactments, he will talk about Abner Sprague and his party lost in a blizzard; the Earl of Dunraven and mountain lions and more. Suitable for all ages, free admission. 303-795-3961.Gardeners’ alert!The Denver Botanic Gardens at 1007 York St., Denver, holds its Spring Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6-7, admission free, with a members’ preview party on May 5 (4-8 p.m. $ 45). This year’s sale focuses on pollinator-attracting plants best for this climate, and a pre-designed garden layout featuring them. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own wagons or dollies. Container plants are available for those without a yard. (May 6 is National Public Gardens Day.)Stories in SculptureThirteen large sculptures belonging to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis Sculpture Garden will be on loan to Denver Botanic Gardens April 29 through Oct. 2, while the famous Minnesota garden undergoes major reconstruction. Artists represented: Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Isamu Noguchi, George Segal, Saul Baizerman, Deborah Butterfield, Barry Flanagan and Judith Shea. Special programs. General admission.Events at collegeComing up at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton:• Multimedia, Graphic Design and Illustration students’ art is showcased in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC through May 6. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Good opportunity for a prospective student to see what is created.• Three concerts in May, all free and at 7 p.m. in the Waring Theatre; information: Dr. Hidemi Matsushita, 303-797-5867.May 2 — ACC String Orchestra, directed by Rene Knetsch.May 6 — ACC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Cecil Lewis.May 10 — ACC Choir, directed by Ron Kientz.• May 3 — Join the editors and contributors of the literary magazine, “Progenitor,” as the 2016 edition is introduced at the ACC library, 4 p.m.Caribbean MassThe Castle Rock Chorale will perform Glenn McClure’s “St. Francis in the Americas: A Caribbean Mass” at 7:30 p.m. on May 6 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 Fifth St., Castle Rock. Tickets: $ 12/$ 10, free 12 and under, at the door. Steel drums and piano accompaniment. Info@castlerockchorale.org.Arts in Parker• The Parker Symphony plays music by John Williams at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. $ 20/$ 25. 303-805-6800, parkerarts.org.• The Parker Chorale will perform “The Rhythms of Life” at 7:30 p.m. May 7 with the Ponderosa High School Pegasus Choir, 2016 recipient of the Chorale Grant Program. Songs will explore love, loss, joy and sorrow. $ 20/$ 25. 303-805-6800, parkerarts.org.• “Red Riding Hood” will be presented by Phamaly Theatre Company at 10 a.m. on May 9. Tickets $ 12. 303-805-6800, parkerarts.org.