Upcoming Adult Workshops
Unless otherwise noted, workshops take place at the Georgia Audubon office located in the Blue Heron Nature Preserve, 4055 Roswell Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30342. All workshops require advance online registration and payment. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis; your payment confirms your reservation. Please email Melanie Furr, Director of Education, or (678) 973-2437 with any questions.
Cancellation Policy (unless otherwise noted in trip description): Please note that there is a 10% fee if you must cancel your registration. Cancellation received less than 72 hours before the event will not be refunded unless we can re-sell the spot. All events/classes are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. If a class/event must be cancelled by Georgia Audubon because of inclement weather or other circumstances, registered participants will receive a full refund.
*Regrettably, our upstairs office is located in an older building that currently is not ADA compliant. We are taking steps to add an accessible entrance and hope to have it completed in the near future.
Cancellation Policy (unless otherwise noted in trip description): Please note that there is a 10% fee if you must cancel your registration. Cancellation received less than 72 hours before the event will not be refunded unless we can re-sell the spot. All events/classes are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. If a class/event must be cancelled by Georgia Audubon because of inclement weather or other circumstances, registered participants will receive a full refund.
*Regrettably, our upstairs office is located in an older building that currently is not ADA compliant. We are taking steps to add an accessible entrance and hope to have it completed in the near future.
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Virtual Birding Events and Programs During COVID-19
Georgia Audubon is hosting a variety of digital programs and events during COVID-19 to keep the public engaged on bird and bird-related topics. Please visit our Digital Resources page for a complete listing!
Thanks and be safe!
Thanks and be safe!
Field Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow
Sparrow Identification Workshop
Webinar: Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Field Trip: Saturday, November 21, 8:00 to 11:00 AM
Georgia Audubon members: $40
Non-members: $50
Master Birder in good volunteer standing: $35
Ready to sharpen your skills identifying those “little brown jobs?” Often skulking, elusive, and confusingly similar, sparrows can make fall warblers seem easy. Adam Betuel, Georgia Audubon’s director of conservation, will help participants learn more about the many sparrow species that winter in Georgia. A virtual class session will be held via Zoom to teach participants about distinguishing field marks, foraging behaviors, flight characteristics, and vocalizations that are useful to identification and appreciation of Georgia’s sparrows. Participants will then have the chance to practice their identification skills in the field with a guided trip to find and observe sparrows in their preferred habitat at a local hot spot. (Location to be determined based on eBird sightings.) Potential species include Field, Swamp, Fox, Savannah, and Vesper Sparrows, in addition to more common resident and wintering species.
Webinar: Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Field Trip: Saturday, November 21, 8:00 to 11:00 AM
Georgia Audubon members: $40
Non-members: $50
Master Birder in good volunteer standing: $35
Ready to sharpen your skills identifying those “little brown jobs?” Often skulking, elusive, and confusingly similar, sparrows can make fall warblers seem easy. Adam Betuel, Georgia Audubon’s director of conservation, will help participants learn more about the many sparrow species that winter in Georgia. A virtual class session will be held via Zoom to teach participants about distinguishing field marks, foraging behaviors, flight characteristics, and vocalizations that are useful to identification and appreciation of Georgia’s sparrows. Participants will then have the chance to practice their identification skills in the field with a guided trip to find and observe sparrows in their preferred habitat at a local hot spot. (Location to be determined based on eBird sightings.) Potential species include Field, Swamp, Fox, Savannah, and Vesper Sparrows, in addition to more common resident and wintering species.
Webinar: eBird Workshop
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Georgia Audubon Member: $10
Non-member fee: $15
Locating birds, trip planning, record keeping, and participating in community science have all become easier thanks to new, easy-to-use technologies. Join Adam Betuel, Georgia Audubon’s director of conservation, to learn the various uses of eBird, the free online checklist program that is revolutionizing the way information about birds is collected and shared. This workshop will cover how to submit a checklist, track your sightings, explore the vast database of eBird, and more! Additionally, you will receive a brief introduction to the program Merlin which aides in bird identification at home and abroad. No prior experience needed.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Georgia Audubon Member: $10
Non-member fee: $15
Locating birds, trip planning, record keeping, and participating in community science have all become easier thanks to new, easy-to-use technologies. Join Adam Betuel, Georgia Audubon’s director of conservation, to learn the various uses of eBird, the free online checklist program that is revolutionizing the way information about birds is collected and shared. This workshop will cover how to submit a checklist, track your sightings, explore the vast database of eBird, and more! Additionally, you will receive a brief introduction to the program Merlin which aides in bird identification at home and abroad. No prior experience needed.
