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Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

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Pacific Northwest Trip: Klamath Basin Birding

Let’s explore the Klamath Basin, home to six national wildlife refuges and one of the most important wetland ecosystems in the west! Our visit is timed to see the spectacular spring migration of geese, along with a great diversity of waterfowl and plenty of raptors too.

Field Trip:

Standing Outings at Errol Heights

Join us for free, community-focused birding outings at Errol Heights! Space is limited to 15. Please make sure that you put this event on your calendar and let us know one week ahead of time if you can't make it.

Field Trip at BAO: Grade 2-6, Both Slots: 9:45-1:00

Interacting with Ecosystems OR Amazing Animal Adaptations, for Grades 2-6. You will choose one program on the reservation form that follows.  

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Wednesday: Mt. Tabor Bird Song Walks 2.0

Mt. Tabor is one of the most popular birding locations in the Portland Metro area and is a hotspot for migrant birds in spring. The mornings will include birdsong from our resident forest birds and colorful visitors like the Western Tanager and many warblers. *You can expect a large crowd of enthusiastic birders every week.

Field Trip at BAO: Grades 2-6, 9:45-11:15

Interacting with Ecosystems OR Amazing Animal Adaptations, for Grades 2-6. You will choose one program on the reservation form that follows.  

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School Break Day Camp

This camp is for students in grades 1-6

Collage Backyard Bird: Dark eyed Junco

This in person class will focus on collaging a backyard bird in their environment. We will create a collage of a Dark-eyed Junco and the  
class will focus on colors and design of the background and bird. An image of the Junco will be provided.

Sunday: Accessible Bird Song Outing at Whitaker Ponds w/ FBC.PDX

*This event is reserved for people who identify as BIPOC, queer, and or disabled.*  

Join Rey Snyder and a host of friends from the FBC.PDX for a movement-oriented morning. We will spend our time enjoying all the birds around us and learn how to identify them by the sounds they make. The needs of the group + the presence of the birds will determine our pace.

Monday: Bird Song Walks at 82nd WCC Site

Bird Alliance of Oregon is excited to introduce the future home of our new Wildlife Care Center to community members who have not yet birded this location, and explore it with the locals who have been visiting this open space that includes the Dharma Rain Zen Center Campus. The open grassland-type habitat has attracted a number of interesting species over the year, and has been a breeding location for Lazuli Buntings for several years running. Over the long term, we will be restoring this habitat, and are looking forward to documenting these changes with regular bird walks! Come join us to learn more about the exciting plans in the works.

PokePollinators

Gotta pollinate them all! Join us on an adventure as we dive into the interesting world of pollinators and their life cycles! Make life cycle "trading cards", go on a scavenger hunt in the forest, play a pollinator game and discover how Oregon's butterflies, bats, bees and birds play a crucial role in our ecosystems.

Ecosystem Engineers

What do Humans, Beavers, and Woodpeckers all have in common? We all build in our environments! Join us for a day of camp exploring Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, a place where you can see the amazing work of all three of those incredible Ecosystem Engineers along with the other animals that share their habitat!

Monday: Bird Song Walks at Whitaker Ponds

Come escape into the riparian woodland of Whitaker Ponds and learn Spring bird songs with us!  

We’ll pause often and pay attention to the words of birds like Song Sparrows, Bewick’s Wrens, Spotted Towhees, and American Robins. It’s possible we’ll come across some Spring migrants from the south, like the Western Wood Pewee, Black-headed Grosbeak, Bullock’s Oriole, and of course, some warblers thinking they’re so sweet sweet sweet.  

Please join us if you’re a brand new birder, a long-standing birder, or anywhere in between——we’ll be glad to see you!

Wednesday: Mt. Tabor Bird Song Walks - New Birders!

New to birding? New to birding Mt. Tabor? Our legendary Mt. Tabor bird song walk can be a big group. This will be a shorter outing with a smaller group size (on most days). Be ready for a laid back and casual birding time. We will make space to listen to the birds as well as to eachother. Casual conversation and community building is encouraged on this walk. Together we will focus on our year-round resident birds and gradually welcome colorful spring migrants and those tricky flycatchers. Beginners and first timers are welcome here. *Please note- we will most often climb down large flights of stairs.

Botany for Birders:

Thursday: Bird Song Walks at Pittock Mansion

Start your day with a spring Birdsong walk at Pittock Mansion! This location overlooks the Portland skyline from 1,000 ft up and can host many suprise migrant birds flying through. Stay for the whole time or leave when you need to. We'll listen for spring migrants and resident birds. Be prepared for birding on some uphill and downhill terrain with paved and dirt trail surfaces. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather as mornings can be cool. Meeting details: No parking payment is required (parking kitty begins at 9:30AM). Meet in the parking lot at 7 am. 3229 NW Pittock Dr, Portland, OR 97210

Thursday: Bird Song Walks at Fernhill Wetlands

Join Chris Williams for a two hour morning Bird Song walk at Fernhill Wetlands. In early spring we may expect find lots of waterfowl preparing to head north for their breeding grounds. We should also expect to hear songbirds singing as they prepare for the breeding season and hopefully we'll see some nest building. Throughout the season we can expect to see spring migrants including several warbler and flycatcher species. The loop we will do is about 1.15 miles on a paved trail around Fernhill Lake. We hope to see you there!

Field Trip for PreK-2nd grade, Slot 2

Hanging out in Habitats: Grades PreK-2  
Spend the morning in the forest using hands-on learning to observe and investigate what plants and animals (including us!) need to survive in their habitats.

In-Person Watercolor Painting with Ronna:

Tuesday: Bird Song Walks at Wilkes Creek

Assistant Director of Urban Conservation Micah Meskel will join Brodie Cass Talbott andTara Lemezis from our Education Team to lead a new series of walks around  
Wilkes City Park every Tuesday. This new location is the epicenter of Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Greening Wilkes Initiative. In collaboration with Friends of Trees, Verde, Columbia Slough Watershed Council, and Portland Parks and Recreation, we’re working with the community surrounding the Wilkes Creek Headwaters in outer East Portland to restore and enhance the area’s greenspaces, engage the community in activities to increase climate resilience and deepen the community’s growing connection to this evolving green space. Come check it out with us!

Online Watercolor Painting with Ronna:

Friday: Bird Song Walks at Elk Rock Island

Join Urban Conservation Micah Meskel and a rotation of local partners at Elk Rock Island. Situated along the Willamette River just south of downtown Milwaukie, Elk Rock Island is a unique space to bird, offering a variety of habitats like oak, madrone

Birding Day:

Beginning Birding and Sauvie Island Exploration

Join Greg Baker and Ricky Allen for Saturday morning explorations at one of Oregon’s most accessible Important Bird Areas, Sauvie Island Wildlife Area.  

This class series is perfect for those interested in developing and sharpening their birding skills under a variety of field conditions with expert birders. Explore different habitats on the island, learn bird calls, and search for waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors

Forest Therapy at Bird Alliance of Oregon Sanctuary

Join Andrea Kreiner, a certified nature and forest therapy guide, for a slow and mindful sensory journey to connect with nature at the Portland Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary.

Field Trip for PreK-2nd grade, Slot 1

Hanging out in Habitats: Grades PreK-2  
Spend the morning in the forest using hands-on learning to observe and investigate what plants and animals (including us!) need to survive in their habitats.  

Enter "1" in the box next to the pricing level that you are paying at.