Field Trip: Rush Ranch Beginning Birding Walk Family friendly event

Date: Saturday October 15, 2016

Time: 9:00 AM

Walks and workshops aimed at beginning birders are held twice a month on Saturdays. All workshops begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by bird walks at 9:30 a.m. until noon. (NSAS Event)

Details:

Leader: TBD

Description: Learn about birds that use cavities for nesting, and how best to set up your own nest boxes. After the workshop we will bird the trail and look for old nest holes.

The workshop begins at 9am., followed by a bird walk at Rush Ranch Open Space and Grizzly Island Wildlife Area at 9:30 a.m. until noon. Walks are appropriate for all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). This walk requires some hiking up hills. Please bring binoculars if you have them and water.

Directions: Meet at the Rush Ranch parking lot at 9:00 a.m. From Hwy 80, drive east on Hwy 12 for approximately three miles to Grizzly Island Road. Turn right on Grizzly Island Road and go two miles to the ranch entrance at 3521 Grizzly Island Road.

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