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SUMMARY:Fall Color and Fall Birds
DESCRIPTION:by Steve Johnson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up early for this popular annual trip with Steve. Visit picturesque parks and beaches in King County and Pierce County during a great time of year to look for returning fall birds. We will travel to local parks and beaches along Puget Sound\, searching for many species of sea birds and forest birds. This is a good time of year to encounter scenic views and fall color. Expect to walk short distances from the cars. People who wish to leave early may do so. \n\n\n\nBring: Lunch\, beverages\, and warm clothes. A scope is very welcome. Mask wearing is optional  \n\n\n\nMeet: 8:00AM at the Redondo Heights Park and Ride- 27454 Pacific Hwy S\, Federal Way\, WA 98003 \n\n\n\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/3wr2t2fuB15e6S997 \n\n\n\nContact Steve Johnson at 253-941-9852  or cell 253-766-9989 to be included 
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/fall-color-and-fall-birds/
LOCATION:Washington
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SUMMARY:Advancing Your Birding Course (August 9th-October 4th)
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Bird Poster\n\n\n\nEd Swan\, ornithologist\, author\, and bird guide is coming to Rainier Audubon this fall  and he can help you. \n\n\n\nBuild on your identification skills in the fieldImprove your bird sighting evaluation abilitiesIncrease your ability to record data and publish recordsUse a citizen science methodology\n\n\n\nEd Swan’s Bio \n\n\n\nThese skills help expand your connection to birds and nature and prepare you for leadership roles in field trips\, surveys\, and area counts. You will also get practice with the CIDR method by working with a small group to create a birding trip/outing. Once completed you will have the skills and confidence to lead/assist bird walks and bird surveys. \n\n\n\n“Advancing” your birding\, is not just for advanced birders. The course is about building on your current birding skills and is designed to help birders of all levels\, beginner to advanced. \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThe course consists of 4 webinar classes\, two field trips\, and a project presentation night. Classes will be from 7-9pm and fieldtrips in the morning (8am-noon): \n\n\n\n Class 1Class 2Class 3Fieldtrip #1Class 4Fieldtrip #2Class 5 Presentation NightDATEAugust 9thAugust 23rdSept. 6thSept. 10thSept. 20thSept. 24thOct. 4th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Webinar Classes \n\n\n\nAugust 9th   Introductions\, how to use the SLACK platform for course materials and communication\, introduction to Ed’s bird identification method CIDR (Context\, Identify\, Describe\, Record)\, discussion of Context of the Birder (discussion of inclusion)\, and introduction to learning communities group project \n\n\n\nAugust 23rdFurther introduction to CIDR method\, full discussion of Context of the Bird:  Habitat\, Range\, Season.  \n\n\n\nSeptember 6th“Identify” component of CIDR explored more in-depth and run through two step-by-step examples of using CIDR\, one of which will be a gull. \n\n\n\nSeptember 20thFocus on final two components of CIDR method “Describe” and “Record”\, discussion of final project \n\n\n\nFieldtrips\n\n\n\nThe fieldtrips center on building CIDR method concepts that are learned in the class. As well\, the learning communities have opportunity to meet in person and discuss their chosen project. The trips will take place in the morning.September 10thField trip 1 focuses on the Context and Identify concepts and tools to practice during the field trip. Opportunity for learning communities to meet and plan their group project. \n\n\n\nSeptember 24thSecond chance to use CIDR in the field \n\n\n\nGroup Project Presentation\n\n\n\nOctober 4At the start of the course\, individuals will join with others to form a learning community. Each group will design a birding fieldtrip/outing/activity. The goal is to give individuals another opportunity to use the CIDR method and to create an activity that they might be interested in leading or sharing with Rainier Audubon so that the chapter can offer the activity. \n\n\n\nClass costs\n\n\n\nFree (if you volunteer 10 hours leading or helping out with an RAS activity in the 2022-2023 season)$135 for members$150 for non-members\n\n\n\nRegistration is closed\n\n\n\nYou may add your name to our waiting list in case someone cancels\, or if you are interested in taking the class at another time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdd your name to the waitting list.\n\n\n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nMessage\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n	\n\n\n\n				\n					\n				\n				 SubmitSubmitting form\n		\n		\n		\nΔ\n \n\n\n\n\n\nChose Payment*\n\n\n\n\n\n1) Free – Volunteer 10 hours\n\n\n\n                           After registering\, contact Cindy Flanagan (Cindy.Flanagan@rainieraudubon.org) \n\n\n\n2) Purchase as member (using Paypal or credit card)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3) Purchase as non-member (using Paypal or credit card)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Become a member of Rainier Audubon today and save $15! Sign up for a Rainier Audubon membership now and receive discounts on classes throughout the year.
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LOCATION:Washington
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