PROGRAM FULL - Beginning Birdwatching Class - Fall 2024

Virtual Classroom Dates (Wednesdays): September 25 and October 2 from 7-9pm
Field Trip Dates (Saturdays): October 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 8-11am
Field Trip locations include South Platte Park, Kingery Nature Center at Chatfield, Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, and Genesee Park

New to birding? Wonder how to begin? Let Audubon Master Birders help to spark your curiosity and provide practical tools for bird identification, behavior, and habitats as well as choices for equipment such as binoculars, scopes, apps, and field guides. This class will be a combination of two evening virtual classes and four field trips. The virtual classes – via Zoom – will delve into a basic introducation of birding techniques, local and regional birding sites, how to look for birds, and the keys for identification. The class is designed to provide you with knowledge you can use to kick-start your lifelong love of birding! Once you get hooked, you will embark on a hobby that leads to many adventures.  Space is limited to 20 participants.

Instructors:  Audubon Master Birders Curt Frankenfeld and Cindy Kristensen along with additional Master Birders for Saturday field trips

Cost:  $180