ADULT CLASSES
Beginner Birding with Ed Beck
Location: Tahoma Bird Alliance Office, 2917 Morrison Rd West 98466
Dates: Tuesday Evenings. May 7th, 14th, and 21st 6:00-8:30PM
Fieldtrips: Saturday Mornings. May 11th, Titlow Beach,
and 18th, Fort Steilacoom Park. Both fieldtrips 8AM-Noon.
Class Fee: $125 Members, $150 Non-members
Whether you're new to birding or you're a casual birder who wants to learn more, this class has something for you! Expect to learn how to bird ethically and safely, bird identification strategies, tips on selecting gear and using birding apps and field guides, and much more. Then, test your new skills in the field with two weekend field trips to Titlow Beach and Fort Steilacoom Park.
Led by Tahoma Bird Alliance Volunteer Ed Beck
About Ed:
"I’ve been a casual birder most of my life. About five years ago we had a hard winter that drove foothills birds down to our elevation. This is when the variety of birds, how they adapt to their environment, and their behavior made me want to learn more. Since then, I’ve been a more active birder, going on bird walks, taking classes, and learning as much as I could. I’m teaching this course because I want to share my love of birding with others."
General Class Information
This class is suitable for ages 16 and up. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. No books or special equipment are required to take this class, but be prepared to take notes. For the fieldtrips, dress for the weather and be prepared to walk over uneven terrain. Bring a water bottle, a snack if you'd like, and a pair of binoculars. If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars from TBA, let the instructor know so he can check out a pair of our binoculars for you to use on the fieldtrip.
On Seeing Nature: Migration Edition
Featuring Award Winning Artist and Writer Molly Hashimoto
Date: Saturday, May 18th. Registration Deadline Friday, May 17th.
Time: Walk-About 9-11:30AM; Art Presentation 1:30-3:30PM
Location: Thompson Hall, University of Puget Sound, 1517 N Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98416
Member and Student Price: $40
Non-Member Price: $50
This second in a series of tri-annual art & field sessions builds awareness...
Attendees will learn:
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how learning to see Nature through art can lead to better birding, and
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how knowledge of urban birds and landscape practices help each of us build more sustainable landscapes that help birds survive.
9:00 – 11:30 am Walk-about: Learn from local bird, plant and photography experts as we walk around the UPS campus to see what we see in an exemplary urban landscape. Leaders include Gary Geddes (TBA Board President); Laurel Parshall (Advanced Birding Club birder); Bill Peregrine (WALP CLT Landscape Designer and Owner of Earthdance Organics, LLC); Janka Hobbs (WNPS Expert Birder) and Anna Thurston (Event facilitator and Award-Winning Landscape Designer with Advanced Botanical Rscs. & Sacred Nature Designs, LLC). Identify birds, plants, and sustainable landscape practices. Leaders will also address effective use of birding tools as we tour the UPS campus looking at which urban birds are present during peak migration; what plants they are using; and how the landscape can be shaped to benefit birds.
1:30 – 3:30 pm Presentation by Molly Hashimoto
Molly Hashimoto will offer a slide presentation and on-stage art demonstration. She’ll also have her books available for purchase after the presentation.
Molly Hashimoto is an award winning artist and writer who is dedicated to connecting people of all ages to Nature through hands-on art experiences. She teaches and leads plein air watercolor workshops around the West, including at the North Cascades Institute, Yellowstone Forever Institute, and Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. Molly lives in Seattle, Washington. Visit her online at www.mollyhashimoto.com.
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