Desoto State Park

Environmental Education Excursions: Birding 101 Journaling

Event Dates:
May 31, 2024, 11:00 am
May 31, 2024, 2:00 pm
Birding 101

Environmental Education Excursions: Birding 101 Journaling

Experience this monthly series of nature programs designed to immerse you in the beauty of the outdoors! These offerings provide adults with the opportunity to relish a taste of "camp life," featuring activities like tree identification, birdwatching, tracking scat and prints, fossil exploration, and refining your nature journaling skills. Don't miss out on the chance to reconnect with nature and foster a deeper appreciation for the world around us!

Join DSP Assistant Interpretive Naturalist, Mirandi Watson on a fun exploration hike of avian wonders! Delve into the world of birds with our Birding 101 Journaling session, where you'll discover valuable bird identification tools and sharpen your observation skills. Don't forget to bring along your binoculars, journal, and colored pencils to enhance your experience. While tailored for adults, this program warmly welcomes children to join in and learn alongside you.

Date: May 31, 2024

Time: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (CST)

Where: DeSoto State Park, Fort Payne, Alabama. Meet at the Benefield Nature Center next to the Country Store on County Road 89

Fee:  Free, but RSVP is required, so we know how many to expect. 

RSVP here: https://reserve.alapark.com/register/DSP-EE-Excursions

Due to the nature of this hike only thunderstorms will cancel this event.  Please dress accordingly. Bring lunch and something to drink