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Introduction to Birding Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 9:00 am
Introduction to Birding Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 @ River Center
Nov 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduction to Birding Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 @ River Center
Introduction to Birding at the River Center 11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730     Registration link    The Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon Society have joined forces to offer a birding class that combines instruction, exploration, and fun! Beginning birders will see and...
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Mar
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2020
Introductory Bird Walk at the River Center @ River Center
Mar 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Fresno Audubon Society experts for an entry-level bird walk at the River Center. This is a follow-on birding trip for our Introduction to Birding class, but all (including children) are welcome. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from Fresno Audubon. Also bring sun protection such as a hat and sunscreen plus water and snacks.

Please register for the event here.

Apr
19
Sun
2020
Spring Birding Class at the Gorge CANCELED @ San Joaquin River Gorge
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Sierra Foothill Conservancy (SFC), Fresno Audubon Society, and the San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area (BLM) have joined forces to offer a birding class that combines instruction, exploration, and fun! Beginning birders will see and learn about spring migratory birds visiting the San Joaquin River Gorge. Birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the fall habitat found on the scenic hillsides of the River Gorge. The address of the event is 40060 Smalley Rd, Auberry, CA 93602.

Please register here.

Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. There is no cost to attend, but there is a $5 daily use fee for the property. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own.

Nov
21
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2020
Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Field Trip (Zoom) @ Zoom
Nov 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)

Register for Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)
Saturday 21 November 2020. 9-10 am
This virtual field trip will be broadcast online via Zoom. Register to receive login information.

New to Zoom? Check out all you need to know here before the meeting.

With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, in-person field trips are still on the back-burner for the foreseeable future. Well, FAS is here to bring you the next best thing: live virtual field trips! Join us as we take you to some local birding hotspots to show you some of the birds on site and teach you ways to identify them. This is the perfect opportunity to see a diverse array of local birds and interact with the hosts in real time, all from the safety of your home!
The first field trip is scheduled for Saturday, November 21 at (time TBD). We will be visiting the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, which is a great spot for herons, egrets, ducks, geese, sandpipers, and many others! You definitely do not want to miss this!

You can see an example of what you will experience below, where Rachel will give you tips on identifying Least Sandpiper.



For Facebook users, the event can also be accessed here: Facebook Event

Membership Drive now underway!
If you haven’t yet joined Fresno Audubon this season, please join here for a low cost annual membership. NEW this year you’ll receive a copy of our ‘Birding Resource Guide’ which provides tips about local area birding along with a Fresno Audubon sticker!

Fresno Audubon Society
Thank you for your continued involvement in and support of Fresno Audubon Society.
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12
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2020
CANCELED due to lockdown. River Center Virtual Field Trip (Zoom) @ Zoom
Dec 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Mar
20
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2021
CANCELED: River Center Virtual Field Trip (Zoom) @ Zoom
Mar 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

River Center Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)

Register for River Center Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)
Saturday 20 March 2021. 9-10 am
This virtual field trip will be broadcast online via Zoom. Register to receive login information.

New to Zoom? Check out all you need to know here before the meeting.

With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, in-person field trips are still on the back-burner for the foreseeable future. Well, FAS is here to bring you the next best thing: live virtual field trips! Join us as we take you to some local birding hotspots to show you some of the birds on site and teach you ways to identify them. This is the perfect opportunity to see a diverse array of local birds and interact with the hosts in real time, all from the safety of your home!
The next virtual field trip is scheduled for Saturday, March 20 at 9:00 am. We will be visiting the River Center, which is a great spot for herons, egrets, ducks, sparrows, raptors and many others! You definitely do not want to miss this!

You can see an example of what you will experience below, where Rachel will give you tips on identifying Least Sandpiper.




Membership Drive now underway!
If you haven’t yet joined Fresno Audubon this season, please join here for a low cost annual membership. NEW this year you’ll receive a copy of our ‘Birding Resource Guide’ which provides tips about local area birding along with a Fresno Audubon sticker!

Fresno Audubon Society
Thank you for your continued involvement in and support of Fresno Audubon Society.
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10
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2021
Roeding Virtual Field Trip (Zoom) @ Zoom
Apr 10 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Roeding Park Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)

Register for Roeding Park Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)
Saturday 20 March 2021. 9-10 am
This virtual field trip will be broadcast online via Zoom. Register to receive login information.

New to Zoom? Check out all you need to know here before the meeting.

With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, in-person field trips are still on the back-burner for the foreseeable future. Well, FAS is here to bring you the next best thing: live virtual field trips! Join us as we take you to some local birding hotspots to show you some of the birds on site and teach you ways to identify them. This is the perfect opportunity to see a diverse array of local birds and interact with the hosts in real time, all from the safety of your home!
The next virtual field trip is scheduled for Saturday, April 10 at 9:00 am at Roeding Park. We will start at the heron rookery where Cattle Egrets, Snowy Egrets and other herons annually breed. We may also find other birds to show during the hour. The event will start at 9:00 am. This should be a lively trip with some great birds, and Rachel will give pointers for identifying the birds we see.

You can see an example of what you will experience below, where Rachel will give you tips on identifying Least Sandpiper.




Membership Drive now underway!
If you haven’t yet joined Fresno Audubon this season, please join here for a low cost annual membership. NEW this year you’ll receive a copy of our ‘Birding Resource Guide’ which provides tips about local area birding along with a Fresno Audubon sticker!

Fresno Audubon Society
Thank you for your continued involvement in and support of Fresno Audubon Society.
Sep
18
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2021
Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Field Trip (Zoom) @ Zoom
Sep 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)

Register for Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)
Saturday 18 September 2021. 9-10 am
This virtual field trip will be broadcast online via Zoom. Register to receive login information.

New to Zoom? Check out all you need to know here before the meeting.

With COVID-19 cases spiking in our area, in-person field trips are still on the back-burner for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, FAS will continue to bring you the next best thing: live virtual field trips! Join us as we take you to some local birding hotspots to show you some of the birds on site and teach you ways to identify them. This is the perfect opportunity to see a diverse array of local birds and interact with the hosts in real time, all from the safety of your home!
The next virtual field trip is scheduled for Saturday, 18 September 2021 at 9:00 M. We will be visiting the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, which is a great spot for herons, egrets, ducks, geese, sandpipers, and many others! You definitely do not want to miss this!

You can see an example of what you will experience below, where Rachel gives tips on identifying Least Sandpiper.



For Facebook users, the event can also be accessed here: Facebook Event

Membership Drive now underway!
If you haven’t yet joined Fresno Audubon this season, please join here for a low cost annual membership. NEW this year you’ll receive a copy of our ‘Birding Resource Guide’ which provides tips about local area birding along with a Fresno Audubon sticker!

Fresno Audubon Society
Thank you for your continued involvement in and support of Fresno Audubon Society.
Oct
30
Sat
2021
Madera Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Field Trip (Zoom) @ Zoom
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)

Register for Madera Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Field Trip (Zoom)
Saturday 30 October 2021. 9-10 am
This virtual field trip will be broadcast online via Zoom. Register to receive login information.

New to Zoom? Check out all you need to know here before the meeting.

COVID-19 cases have plateaued in our area at 25 cases per 100,000 so in-person field trips are still on the back-burner for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, FAS will continue to bring you the next best thing: live virtual field trips! Join us as we take you to some local birding hotspots to show you some of the birds on site and teach you ways to identify them. This is the perfect opportunity to see a diverse array of local birds and interact with the hosts in real time, all from the safety of your home!
The next virtual field trip is scheduled for Saturday, 30 October  2021 at 9:00 am. We will be visiting the Madera Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, which is a great spot for herons, egrets, ducks, geese, sandpipers, and many others! You definitely do not want to miss this!

You can see an example of what you will experience below, where Rachel gives tips on identifying Least Sandpiper.



For Facebook users, the event can also be accessed here: Facebook Event

Membership Drive now underway!
If you haven’t yet joined Fresno Audubon this season, please join here for a low cost annual membership. NEW this year you’ll receive a copy of our ‘Birding Resource Guide’ which provides tips about local area birding along with a Fresno Audubon sticker!

Fresno Audubon Society
Thank you for your continued involvement in and support of Fresno Audubon Society.
Apr
16
Sat
2022
Introduction to birding at the River Center @ River Center
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the River Parkway Trust and Fresno Audubon for an Introduction to Birding Class at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies.

Class participants will learn how to use binoculars, why birding is a fun and valuable hobby, and about the resources available to help identify birds. After the initial class work, participants will accompany Fresno Audubon experts on a bird walk around the River Center property including the Hidden Homes Trail. This class will begin at the Wisteria Shade Arbor just north of the Ranch House.

Participants should bring binoculars, snacks, water, and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan for anyone who doesn’t have their own pair.

There is no cost to attend. Children are welcome.

Please register for the event here.

Apr
23
Sat
2022
Introductory Bird Walk at the River Center @ River Center
Apr 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Fresno Audubon Society experts for an entry-level bird walk at the River Center. This is a follow-on birding trip for our Introduction to Birding class, but all (including children) are welcome. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from Fresno Audubon. Also bring sun protection such as a hat and sunscreen, plus water and snacks.

Please register for the event here.