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Learn Wylde: Birding 101

October 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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Learn to see, hear & identify birds in your backyard.

Join PhD ornithologist Alexa Class Freeman at Oakhurst Garden for an introductory birding experience designed for curious beginners. We’ll learn how to listen for birds, use binoculars, find and recognize common species, and practice locating and identifying birds together in the garden and surrounding areas.

You’ll also learn simple ways to make your own yard more welcoming to birds—including valuable native plants and habitat components you can put to work immediately to bring in more birds!

Adults and curious older kids/teens welcome.

No prior birding experience necessary. Alexa will teach you how to start noticing birds.

WHEN: October 3, 9-10am
WHERE: Oakhurst Garden
AGES: Adults + interested kids/teens ~10+ with an adult
BRING: Binoculars if you have them—some will be available to borrow

$20 for General Public
$15 for Wylde Center Members

Note: this class is limited to 15 registrants.

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