Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans

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Birding Basics @ Hilltop Arboretum

Dates and Time: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 6:30 to 8:30pm

Location: Hilltop Arboretum in Baton Rouge. Class will be in the large meeting room where we can space out. Bird walks will be on weekends at various locations around Baton Rouge

Description: Birding skills for the beginning birder

Have you ever seen a bird and wondered "what in the world" is that?!? And then you try to look it up and just get frustrated... If so, this class is for you! The class is taught by Jane Patterson, current President and Education chair for Baton Rouge Audubon Society. This class will cover the basics needed to get into birdwatching. We'll talk about binoculars and field guides and how to choose and use them. We'll talk about how to bring birds to your yard where you can see them up close. And we'll talk about how to take your newfound skills into the field.

This class will consist of a series of 4 lectures with 4 field trips (weather permitting) on the weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) after the class. Please try to attend all 4 classes.

Class will be limited to 15 people
Lecture portion of the class will be held in the large meeting room at Hilltop Arboretum so we can spread out (and wear masks)
Lecture will last 1.5 hours, bird walks about 1.5-3 hours. I will have binoculars to loan, which will be sanitized prior to use with provided antibacterial wipes. However, it is advised that you purchase your own binoculars prior to a field trip if possible.
Anyone that feels sick on the day of field trip will be asked not to attend. If I feel ill, class will be cancelled. If I cancel class, refunds will be provided. Refunds will only be offered to students if cancellation is processed at least 7 days before class (so that I can attempt to fill the spot).
Cost: $50.00