Connect with Nature!
Connect with Nature!
From this web page you can click on "Classes" (righthand side) to get only a list of our classes. Click on For Kids (righthand side of this web page) to see the walks or classes designed especially with youngsters in mind. Click on Walks to see only the bird walks we have scheduled. To see the calendar as it appears in print format, select the menu item "News" at the top of this page, then click on "View Our Latest Newsletter" .
Meet a variety of backyard birds, their habits and identification tips and tricks. Learn to use binoculars and a field guide, and to id a few bird songs. On Sunday July 11, put it all into practice with a walk at Hoyt Arboretum. Call our N.E. Fremont shop at 503-445-2699 to register. $20 class fee. Children must be registered with, and accompanied by, an adult. Sign up for Birding Beyond the Backyard and pay only $35 for both classes (and both bird walks!).
Naturalist and educator Tom Rapp will introduce you to a variety of backyard birds, their habits and identification tips and tricks. Learn to use binoculars and a field guide, and to id a few bird songs. On Sunday July 11, put it all into practice with a walk at Hoyt Arboretum. Call our N.E. Fremont shop at 503-445-2699 to register. $20 class fee. Sign up for Birding Beyond the Backyard and pay only $35 for both classes (and both bird walks!).
Enjoy a bird walk, led by naturalist and educator Elaine Murphy, around beautiful Lacamas Lake in Camas, Washington.
Beginners to intermediate bird watchers will find our free, guided bird walks are a great way to learn how to recognize our local birds and learn a bit about their habits. This walk is hosted by the Fisher’s Landing Backyard Bird Shop.
Join naturalist and educator Elaine Murphy on a guided bird walk around Lacamas Lake in Camas. We’ll meet at the Fisher’s Landing Backyard Bird Shop (915 S.E. 164th Ave.) at 8:00 a.m. on July 10th, then carpool to the start of the walk. The walk will last 2 - 3 hours. Reservations are required—we limit the number of participants to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and educational experience. Some of our walks do fill up, so phone the shop (360- 944-6548) to reserve your spot as soon as you can! Dress for the weather. And, please, no pets!
Join naturalist and educator Tom Rapp for an introduction to birds less likely to be seen at a feeder, like wetland birds, birds of prey, and warblers. Learn the calls of several owls rarely seen but often heard. Follow up on Sunday July 18 with a walk at Oaks Bottom Wetlands. The class takes place in the N.E. Fremont Backyard Bird Shop. Call 503-445-2699 to register. $20 fee, or $35 if you sign up for Intro to Backyard Birdwatching too.
The class meets Friday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. in our Portland shop at 1419 N.E. Fremont Street. The bird walk is Sunday July 18th, at 10:00 a.m. at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. We limit this class to 10 people to ensure its quality, so please call us quickly before the class fills up! A pre-registration fee of $20 will hold your spot. You can save $5 for 2 classes, if you sign up for the Intro to Backyard Birdwatching class as well (you’ll pay $35 for both classes).
Join naturalist and educator Elaine Murphy on a Family Bat Outing! First a 45-minute class in our Beaverton shop, then we carpool to a local site to watch and listen to live bats.
Join us in a bat class at our Beaverton shop on Friday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. Then head out to a local park and look for bats. Elaine Murphy leads this class and she brings her bat detector to help us locate bats. Children must be accompanied by, and registered with, an adult.
Fee: $5 per person. Limited enrollment—this class always fills up, so register early! Call the Beaverton Backyard Bird Shop at 503-626-0949 to reserve your spots!
Our expert-guided bird walks are a great way to learn how to recognize our local birds. Walks start at 8:00 a.m. and last 2 - 3 hours. Advanced reservations are required.
Join naturalist and educator Elaine Murphy on a free, expert-guided bird walk around Sauvie Island. We’ll meet at our N.E. Portland shop (1419 N.E. Fremont St.) at 8:00 a.m. to carpool to the site. The walk will last between 2 and 3 hours. Reservations are required, and some of our bird walks fill up, so please phone the N.E. Portland shop to reserve your spot as soon as you can! That phone number is 503-445-2699. Dress for the weather, and please, no pets!
Join naturalist and educator Elaine Murphy on a guided bird walk along Dawson Creek, hosted by the Beaverton Backyard Bird Shop. We'll meet at the Beaverton shop to carpool to the site. Walks last 2 - 3 hours.
Join naturalist and educator Elaine Murphy for a guided bird walk at Dawson Creek Park near Hillsboro. It’s a great way to learn how to recognize our local birds!
The walk starts at 8:00 a.m. when we meet at the Beaverton Backyard Bird Shop to carpool to the site (11429 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy). The walk will last between 2 and 3 hours. Dress for the weather! And, please, no pets! Some bird walks fill up—we limit participation to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable, and educational, time. Advanced reservations are required—please phone the Beaverton shop as soon as possible to reserve your spot (503-626-0949).
Learn how to recognize our local birds as you enjoy an expert-guided, free bird walk at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, hosted by the Lower Boones Ferry Backyard Bird Shop. We'll meet at the Lower Boones Ferry shop at 8:00 a.m. to carpool to the site. The walk will last 2 - 3 hours.
We’ll meet at the Lower Boones Ferry Backyard Bird Shop at 8:00 a.m. on August 14 to carpool to Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. The walk will last 2 - 3 hours. reservations are required—please phone the shop at 503-635-2044. Some bird walks fill up, so please call to reserve your spot as soon as you’re able. Dress for the weather, and please, no pets.
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