FAS FALL POTLUCK

FAS FALL POTLUCK

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730

Introduction to Birding at the River Center

11605 Old Friant Rd Fresno, CA 93730

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

11605 Old Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93730

Contact Us

Introduction to Birding Saturday January 20, 2024 @ River Center

Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please register for the January 20 event here.

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 learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy rain cancels this event.

Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May.

Please register for the January 20 event here.

Categories: Birding Classes

Introduction to Birding Saturday February 17, 2024 @ River Center

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Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please register for the event here.

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 learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy rain cancels this event.

Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May.

Please register for the event here.

Categories: Birding Classes

Introduction to Birding Saturday March 16, 2024 @ River Center

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Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please register for the event here.

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 learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy rain cancels this event.

Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May.

Please register for the event here.

Categories: Birding Classes

Introduction to Birding Saturday April 21, 2024 @ River Center

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Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration link

Note: This event was moved to Sunday due to a conflict on the normally scheduled Saturday.

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 learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy rain cancels this event.

Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through April. Subject to change due to conflict.

Registration link

Categories: Birding Classes

CANCELLED China Creek Park and Avocado Lake Park, May 11, 2024 @ China Creek

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May 11 @ 6:45 am – 3:00 pm

Event has been canceled.

Join Fresno Audubon on Saturday, May 11 as we explore China Creek Park and Avocado Lake Park. We will meet at 6:45 in the Wal-Mart parking lot at Blackstone and Ashlan (36.793565, -119.789792, near El Pollo Loco), where we will arrange carpooling.

From there, we will make the approximately 30 minute drive to China Creek Park in Centerville (36.722578, -119.502003). Entry is free at China Creek Park, but parking is a little limited near the entrance. We will hike around China Creek for about 3 to 4 hours. At this location, our target species will be Black-headed Grosbeak, Bullock’s Oriole, Western Tanager, Yellow Warbler, Wilson’s Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, and many more!

After birding at China Creek, we will head to Avocado Lake (36.782435, -119.407550), where we will have a picnic lunch before birding. Be advised that there is a $5 fee per vehicle to enter Avocado Lake Park. Our target species at Avocado Lake will be Nuttall’s Woodpecker, Violet-green Swallow, Oak Titmouse, Phainopepla, Lesser Goldfinch, Ash-throated Flycatcher, and several others! We will plan to wrap up around 2:00 or 3:00 PM.

Participants should bring snacks, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, and binoculars, and should dress in layers. Registration is required for all participants.

We ask that all participants register individually. This trip is limited to 25 participants. Please reach out to trip leader Kevin Enns-Rempel at kevin.enns.rempel@gmail.com or 559-313-4546 if you have any questions or concerns.

Meeting Place Map

China Creek Park Map

Categories: Birding Classes

Introduction to Birding Saturday Oct. 19, 2024 @ River Center

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Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here

FAS Release of Liability Form

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 learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy rain cancels this event.

Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May.

Registration link

All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here

Categories: Birding Classes

Introduction to Birding Saturday Oct, 2024 (Zoo Docents) @ River Center

Tickets

Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here

Registration for Zoo Docents Only

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 learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own.

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy rain cancels this event.

Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through April.

Categories: Birding Classes

Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch Fall 2024 @ Sumner Peck

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Nov 10 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Sumner Peck Ranch

14439 N. Friant Road

11:30 am-3:30 pm

(12:00 Potluck Lunch)

Register HERE!

All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here

FAS Release of Liability Form

It’s been far too long since we were able to socialize together. So, bring your favorite dish and join FAS for lunch at noon and birding at the beautiful Sumner Peck Ranch. There is no entry fee and parking is free. FAS will provide drinks and table service. Take the drive from the gates to the parking area at the end of the drive. The picnic area is just below the parking lot, next to the river. Let’s celebrate Fresno Fall birding together! Registration is required so that we have a head count.

11:30-12:00 Set up

12:00 Potluck Lunch

1:00-3:30 No-host birding

Register HERE!

For any questions, please contact Karen Baker, karenbakerpc@gmail.com

Categories: Member Meetings

Introduction to Birding Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 @ River Center

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Nov 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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 learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy rain cancels this event.

Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May. Subject to change.

Registration link

Categories: Birding Classes

Introduction to Birding Saturday Dec. 21, 2024 @ River Center

Tickets

Dec 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration link

All registrants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here

Description

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 learn about local and migratory birds that might be visiting the River Center. New birders will discover easy ways to identify migrating and year-round, local birds. The class will include a walk looking for birds in the various habitats found at the River Center. We will meet at the new picnic shelter on the north side of the center. After learning about using binoculars and various aids in bird identification like guide books and phone apps, we will bird around the property. Bring binoculars, lunch, water and sun protection. Fresno Audubon will have binoculars to loan if you do not have your own. Children are welcome!

Link to Beginning Birding Handout

QR Code for Beginning Birding Handout.

Heavy rain cancels this event.

Class is held from 9 AM -12 PM on the third Saturday of each month from October through May. Subject to change.

Registration link

All registrants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here

Categories: Birding Classes

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Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch Fall 2024 11:30 am

Potluck Lunch Sumner Peck Ranch Fall 2024 @ Sumner Peck
Nov 10 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

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FAS FALL POTLUCK Sunday, November 10, 2024 Sumner Peck Ranch 14439 N. Friant Road 11:30 am-3:30 pm (12:00 Potluck Lunch) Register HERE! All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also...

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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

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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...