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Description
Curious about birds? Interested in bird watching, but not sure where to start? The educators at Rockwood Nature Center are excited to help introduce the whole family to the relaxing and peaceful pastime known as “birding”. Learn about the most common birds seen in Chesterfield County and listen to birdsong in the classroom. Then, take to the trails to learn how to use field tools like identification guides, binoculars, bird calls, and apps like Merlin and eBird.
Program Information:-Program is held both indoors and outdoors, ramp accessible. -Limited field tools are available to borrow, bringing personal field tools is recommended. -Hiking footwear is recommended. Trails have periodic benches for resting. -Distance traveled will be between 1 and 1.5 miles.-Outdoor surfaces traveled on in this program include: paved trails, dirt trails with roots and uneven surfaces, and steep hills. -This program includes visual and auditory elements.
Activity Family
Explore on Land
Location
Rockwood Nature - Classroom at Rockwood Nature Center
Instructor
Bella Canovas
Map & Direction
Rockwood Nature Center
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3401 Courthouse Road
North Chesterfield, VA
23836
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