Birmingham Audubon Society member Greg Harber to teach Birding Class 
Introduction to Birding
Date: Sept. 13 - Oct. 18, 2010, 6-8 PM (6 Mondays)
Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Cost: $150
Teachers can apply for a scholarship to attend this class. Click here for application and information.
Class Description: Alabama is home to a wide variety of birds - over 400 species have been known to occur in the state. Watching birds is a fascinating endeavor, full of wonder and surprise. In this course, you'll learn how to select and use the proper field guides and binoculars, as well as how to identify birds through the use of field marks, behavior, song, and habitat. We'll review the bird families at length and learn the characteristics of each species. Expect weekend field trips to local hotspots.
Instructor: Greg Harber
To register, call the Birmingham Botanical Gardens at 205-414-3958 or visit www.bbgardens.org
Family Class: Let's Create a Bird Buffet
Instructor: Helena Uber-Wamble, Education Director, Birmingham Audubon Society
Saturday, October 23, 2010 ~ 9:00 -11:00 a.m.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Join us at the Gardens for the fun of preparing food fit for the birds! You will create several feeders and learn which natural foods in your yard can attract birds all year long. Participants will leave the class with at least three styles of feeders and the know-how of making great suet treats for the woodpeckers and birds in your backyard. Please note that there will be peanut butter used in several activity stations and that we will supply a separate table for those who have allergies. All materials will be provided.
Please sign up early, as space is limited. To register, call the Birmingham Botanical Gardens at 205-414-3958 or visit www.bbgardens.org
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