Education Opportunities - Black Hills Audubon Society

Black Hills Audubon restarted it's Education Committee in 2008, with Debbie Nickerson as the Chair. The result has been several wildly popular birding classes taught by knowledgeable instructors. Each class has filled up quickly with waiting lists.

All upcoming classes will be listed here as soon as they have been scheduled.

Local Birding Classes:

Class: Gull Class

Instructor: Matt Pike

Date: March 2, 2012

Did you know that our BHAS region is one of the most complex areas in the country for studying gulls? We have multiple species, as well as unique hybrids and complicated age variations to study right here in our own back yard.

If anyone can make you at least appreciate gulls, it is Matt Pike, gull-afficianado. He will be teaching one of our education department field-courses on the topic of gulls. On March 2nd, there will be a lecture/discussion on gulls, with the field component on March 11th.

Join the minority. You will leave with at least a respect for the complexity of gulls, and perhaps even recognize that we live in a fascinating area for the underappreciated gull.

Registration required. The cost is $25 which includes the lecture and field-course, plus gas shared amongst field-course participants, amount dependent upon location. For additional information, or to sign up, email Shelley Horn at shelleysmail@me.com.

Field-course location will be dependent on the gulls, possibly as far as the coast.

And stay tuned....plans are underway for a shorebird lecture by Matt in April. Info will be posted on the web-site as available.

Class: Beginning Birding Class
with Black Hills Audubon Society

Date: Six Saturday Mornings March 10^th to April 14^th, 2012

Time: 9:00AM to 11:00AM

Where: The Education Building at Nisqually Nat’l Wildlife Refuge in Olympia

Cost: $85.00 with the book (or $75 without book). Includes two field trips. Some Scholarships are available.
Contact Person: Deb Nickerson 754-5397, debranick@gmail.com

Black Hills Audubon Society, PO Box 2524, Olympia, WA 98507-2524

This course will provide an introduction to birding with an emphasis on developing identification skills. Other topics will include a review of birding tools including binoculars and field guides, an introduction to birding terminology, and some discussion of basic bird biology as they relate to identification. The course is designed primarily for beginning birders but should be useful for many mid-level birders as well.

The class is comprised of six classes and two field trips. Field trip dates to be determined at the first class.

Registration required. Register by calling Deb Nickerson at 754-5397 or emailing her at debranick@gmail.com. Class is limited to 26 persons.

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To Volunteer with the Education Committee

We are looking for more volunteers who wish to help with a variety of education-related projects including:

Developing/updating presentation slideshows on birds and birding for children and adults—skills in graphics, science, or education
Coordinating and arranging birding classes
Working with area teachers to bring this curriculum to the schools
Staffing information tables at various local events

Volunteers are welcomed to promote bird and birding education whether you have days or just a few hours to participate.
Please contact Debbie Nickerson at 360-754-5397 for questions and for more information.

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