FREE FIELD TRIPS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & PRODUCT DEMOS
These Better Birdwatching events are free but some may require park passes, and more details may be listed below.
Joe LaFleur holds degrees in wildlife biology and communications and is the author of Better Birdwatching, a series of DVDs about birds of North America. He has been collecting video and sounds of birds for 20 years and lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia.MAY 2013
Thurs., May 9- Bird Walk & Program, James River State Park, Gladstone, VA
- 8:30-9:30 AM- Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a guided bird walk. The walk features hands-on identification of birds in a variety of habitats like woodland, meadow, wetland and pond. Beginners are welcome. Meet at Visitor Center.
- 9:30-10:00 AM- Mr. LaFleur will provide an audiovisual program about common migrant birds. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats and how to attract each species to your yard. Meet at Visitor Center.
Ages 5 and up. Bring walking shoes and binoculars if you have them. For more information call 434-933-4355 or 888-414-2837. A $2 per vehicle entrance fee is required.
Tues., May 14- Bird Walk & Program, Salt Fork State Park, Lore City, OH
- 9:00-10:00 AM- Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a guided bird walk. The walk features hands-on identification of birds in a variety of habitats. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Lodge.
- 10:00-10:30 AM- Mr. LaFleur will provide an audiovisual program about common migrant birds. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats and how to attract each species to your yard. Meet at the Lodge.
Ages 5 and up. Bring binoculars and walking shoes if you have them. For more information call 740-439-2751 or 888-414-2837.
Wed., May 15- Bird Walk & Program, Bernheim Arboretum, Clermont, KY
- 9:00-10:00 AM- Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a guided bird walk. The walk features hands-on identification of birds in a variety of habitats like woodland, field, wetland and pond. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Education Center.
- 10:00-10:30 AM- Mr. LaFleur will provide an audiovisual program about common breeding birds. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats and how to attract each species to your yard. Meet at the Education Center.
Cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Call to sign up for the bird walk, which is limited to 20 participants.
Ages 5 and up. For the bird walk, bring binoculars if you have them and walking shoes. For more information call 502-955-8512 or 888-414-2837.