Blackbirds coming into roost, by Danielle Bunch.
Adaptive Birding Trips in celebration of Birdability Week!
October 18th and 24th, 9:00 to 11:00 AM
FREE
Birdability Week 2021 is taking place from October 18 through 24. Join Georgia Audubon for two free Adaptive Field Trips that are accessible for people who experience mobility challenges:
Paces Mill Unit of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area - Monday, October 18th, 9:00 to 11:00 AM
3444 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
Westside Park - Sunday, October 24th, 9:00 to 11:00 AM
1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Hosted by Birdability, "Birdability Week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, and an opportunity to share resources and ideas to help the birding community be accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to everybody and every body!" Click here to learn more about Birdabiltiy Week!
For details about the accessibility of the locations we will visit for our Adaptive Field Trips, visit the Birdabiltiy site reviews for the Paces Mill Unit of the CRNRA and Westside Park. Both locations are under .75 miles from the nearest MARTA bus stop, and are fully reachable by MARTA Mobility. All trails are paved, wide, and have a gentle, if any, slope.
Space is limited, so please include anyone who will join you on the trips as additional attendees when registering.
October 18th and 24th, 9:00 to 11:00 AM
FREE
Birdability Week 2021 is taking place from October 18 through 24. Join Georgia Audubon for two free Adaptive Field Trips that are accessible for people who experience mobility challenges:
Paces Mill Unit of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area - Monday, October 18th, 9:00 to 11:00 AM
3444 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
Westside Park - Sunday, October 24th, 9:00 to 11:00 AM
1660 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Hosted by Birdability, "Birdability Week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, and an opportunity to share resources and ideas to help the birding community be accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to everybody and every body!" Click here to learn more about Birdabiltiy Week!
For details about the accessibility of the locations we will visit for our Adaptive Field Trips, visit the Birdabiltiy site reviews for the Paces Mill Unit of the CRNRA and Westside Park. Both locations are under .75 miles from the nearest MARTA bus stop, and are fully reachable by MARTA Mobility. All trails are paved, wide, and have a gentle, if any, slope.
Space is limited, so please include anyone who will join you on the trips as additional attendees when registering.
Get Out the Vote: Phone Banking for Atlanta Mayoral Election
Saturdays, October 16th and 30th, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
FREE
Georgia Audubon has partnered with the Environmental Voter Project to get all Atlanta voters on deck to participate in the Mayoral election!
Join us on October 16th and 30th from 1 - 3 pm ET for virtual, non-partisan phone-banking to mobilize Atlantans to participate in voting for our next Mayor. Register below! (When you register, please indicate that you heard about this event through Georgia Audubon!)
Environmental Voter Project is a non-partisan organization dedicated to getting more environmentalists to vote in every election, local, state, and Federal.
NOTE:
-To participate you will need a landline, cell, or internet-based phone and web-enabled computer or tablet
-Your phone number will not be visible to the people you call
-If you use "minutes" on your phone, phone banking WILL use minutes. In the past volunteers have signed up for a VoIP (web-based number) to avoid using minutes while phone banking
Saturdays, October 16th and 30th, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
FREE
Georgia Audubon has partnered with the Environmental Voter Project to get all Atlanta voters on deck to participate in the Mayoral election!
Join us on October 16th and 30th from 1 - 3 pm ET for virtual, non-partisan phone-banking to mobilize Atlantans to participate in voting for our next Mayor. Register below! (When you register, please indicate that you heard about this event through Georgia Audubon!)
Environmental Voter Project is a non-partisan organization dedicated to getting more environmentalists to vote in every election, local, state, and Federal.
NOTE:
-To participate you will need a landline, cell, or internet-based phone and web-enabled computer or tablet
-Your phone number will not be visible to the people you call
-If you use "minutes" on your phone, phone banking WILL use minutes. In the past volunteers have signed up for a VoIP (web-based number) to avoid using minutes while phone banking
Artful Nature Mapping - Children ages 8 to 12
Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Cost: $15
If cost is a burden, please apply for a Georgia Audubon Scholarship.
X marks the spot where we find natural treasures. Mapping habitats along the Chattahoochee River, we’ll study the features of the landscape, inspiring thoughtful art in both two and three dimensions. Young artists will have the opportunity to observe nature up close, draw all different kinds of birds, and create a mixed media meadow in autumn. Instructor: Christy Knight, space is limited. All supplies included. Co-hosted by Georgia Audubon and the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy.
About the instructor: Christy Knight enjoys sharing her love of the outdoors with artists of all ages and abilities. Engaging and fun, her program will make sure every participant receives both group and individual support. As an environmental educator at Blue Heron Nature Preserve since 2015 and art director for Paint Box Mystery Classes and Camps since 2008, she also leads workshops in ornithological drawing for Georgia Audubon and teaches private lessons to her talented students. Christy is a prize-winning naturalist author and illustrator and her latest work for adults, On Display, a novel of natural history will be released this fall of 2021. Visit Christy at fieldandstudio.com
Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Cost: $15
If cost is a burden, please apply for a Georgia Audubon Scholarship.
X marks the spot where we find natural treasures. Mapping habitats along the Chattahoochee River, we’ll study the features of the landscape, inspiring thoughtful art in both two and three dimensions. Young artists will have the opportunity to observe nature up close, draw all different kinds of birds, and create a mixed media meadow in autumn. Instructor: Christy Knight, space is limited. All supplies included. Co-hosted by Georgia Audubon and the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy.
About the instructor: Christy Knight enjoys sharing her love of the outdoors with artists of all ages and abilities. Engaging and fun, her program will make sure every participant receives both group and individual support. As an environmental educator at Blue Heron Nature Preserve since 2015 and art director for Paint Box Mystery Classes and Camps since 2008, she also leads workshops in ornithological drawing for Georgia Audubon and teaches private lessons to her talented students. Christy is a prize-winning naturalist author and illustrator and her latest work for adults, On Display, a novel of natural history will be released this fall of 2021. Visit Christy at fieldandstudio.com
Fall Birding Paddle with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Saturday, November 6, from 8 AM - 12 PM
Cost:
Bringing your own boat: $35
Renting a boat: $50 (spots are limited!)
Location:
203 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
Join Georgia Audubon and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper for a birding paddle on the beautiful Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia!
Led by naturalists from Georgia Audubon and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), we will look for wading birds, waterfowl, raptors, and other bird species that call the river home! You may bring your own boat, or rent a kayak from CRK.
If cost is a burden, please apply for a Georgia Audubon Scholarship: https://www.georgiaaudubon.org/scholarships.html
Saturday, November 6, from 8 AM - 12 PM
Cost:
Bringing your own boat: $35
Renting a boat: $50 (spots are limited!)
Location:
203 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
Join Georgia Audubon and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper for a birding paddle on the beautiful Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia!
Led by naturalists from Georgia Audubon and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), we will look for wading birds, waterfowl, raptors, and other bird species that call the river home! You may bring your own boat, or rent a kayak from CRK.
If cost is a burden, please apply for a Georgia Audubon Scholarship: https://www.georgiaaudubon.org/scholarships.html
Sandhill Crane Sunset Kayak Tour
Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 2:30 to 5:30 PM
Price: $90
Join Chattanooga Guided Adventures and Georgia Audubon for a sunset kayaking tour at Hiwassee Island National Wildlife Refuge!
Witness Sandhill Cranes in their warmer winter environment as they escape the brutal cold of Alaska and Northern Canada. The shallow warm waters of the Tennessee River provide excellent nesting and feeding areas for the wintering cranes. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sandhill Cranes on this eco kayak tour!
If cost is a burden, please apply for a Georgia Audubon Scholarship.
Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 2:30 to 5:30 PM
Price: $90
Join Chattanooga Guided Adventures and Georgia Audubon for a sunset kayaking tour at Hiwassee Island National Wildlife Refuge!
Witness Sandhill Cranes in their warmer winter environment as they escape the brutal cold of Alaska and Northern Canada. The shallow warm waters of the Tennessee River provide excellent nesting and feeding areas for the wintering cranes. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sandhill Cranes on this eco kayak tour!
If cost is a burden, please apply for a Georgia Audubon Scholarship.
Virtual Events and programs
Georgia Audubon is hosting a variety of digital programs and events on bird- and nature-related topics. Please visit our Digital Resources page for a complete listing!
