January 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Birding Basics: For Beginners Who Are Bird-Curious
*This class is for beginning birders.
Birding can be a challenging hobby to start, and finding a community to grow your skills with isn’t always easy. Join Birding Basics, a three-part series (3 in person class lectures and 3 in person field classes) that covers essential topics such as bird identification, the importance of habitat and seasonality, birding vocabulary, recommended gear, and online resources.
We’ll meet on the last Monday of each month for an in-person lecture, where we’ll dive into these topics together. Then, the following Saturday, we’ll head into the field to put those new skills into practice. This class will be offered on a sliding scale (please read about each rate on the scale and select accordingly).
This is a three-part series, with 3 in person classes and 3 companion field classes. The fee covers all six sessions.
-January 27, in person at Heron Hall at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
-February 1, at Smith and Bybee Wetlands, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
-February 24, in person at Heron Hall at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
-March 1, at Vanport Wetlands, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
-March 31, in person at Heron Hall at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
-April 5 at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Please be mindful that space is limited and sliding scale programs fill up quickly. We ask that if you need to cancel, you give us at least one week notice so we can try to fill your spot. 1 registration allowed per person.
Join Greg Smith to learn your new favorite hobby!
We’ll cover bird identification basics, tips for using binoculars, and answer any questions about birding.
Register!Class and Field Trip Details
Instructor: Gregory Smith
When: This is a three-part series, with 3 in person classes and 3 companion field classes. The fee covers all six sessions.
-January 27, in person at Heron Hall at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
-February 1, at Smith and Bybee Wetlands, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
-February 24, in person at Heron Hall at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
-March 1, at Vanport Wetlands, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
-March 31, in person at Heron Hall at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
-April 5 at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Note: 1 registration per person allowed. If you would like a friend or family member to join, please share the booking link with them so they can sign up on their own. Ages 18 and up.
Class fee: SLIDING SCALE.
| Pay it forward rate. $193.75 This level covers your participation and helps fund free or discounted spots for others in our community. Thank you for sustaining accessibility and inclusivity in our programs. |
| Standard rate. $155.00 This level reflects the true cost of your participation in the program. |
| Supported rate. $108.50 This option offers a moderate discount for those who need some financial support to participate. |
| Community rate. $77.50 Designed for those with more significant financial constraints who still wish to engage in our offerings. |
| Access Rate. $46.50 This rate is a stepping stone to participation and is reserved for any historically marginalized group (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent folks, disabled and/or chronically ill, low income) in the birding community. |
| Scholarship Rate. (BIPOC Only): We offer this option in recognition of systemic barriers to access and as part of our commitment to equity and inclusion. This level is reserved for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color participants. |
