Spring into Birding Class (Beginning Birding)

6335 Portland Avenue,Richfield MN 55423

13 April, 2023

Description

The goal of Spring into Birding is to launch beginners into the fun and fascinating world of birding in the Twin Cities.We will teach you the techniques and tools for observation and identification of local birds and their fascinating behaviors. By the end of the course, you will gain the confidence to go birding on your own in your backyard, nearby parks, and beyond. Participants will learn: ● How to use binoculars ● How to attune your senses to locate birds ● How to look at birds in order to identify them ● Terminology for bird identification, including bird body parts ● Different identification tools and how to use them, including web application and field guides Class Times: Thursday April 13, 6:00-9:00 p.m. AND Saturday, April 15, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Class Size: 14 students maximum Price: $40 Instructors: Lisa Keitel and Tess Bouska Course instructor Lisa Keitel is a lifelong birder and Minnesota Master Naturalist since 2017. She is a volunteer with the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis, St. Paul Audubon, and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area National Park (MISS). She has experience as an outdoor education naturalist and co-leads MYBirdClub for youth and families. She created a bird club for Gilda’s Club Twin Cities, offering birding as an ongoing activity for cancer patients and survivors to aid in their recovery. Lisa also created a bird club for Minnesota Independence College and Community in Richfield (a life skills and vocational education program for young adults on the autism spectrum and with learning differences.). She has received Volunteer of the Year honors from the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union (2019) and MISS (2022).