Want to participate in this year's

Great Backyard Bird Count???

 

Source: http://www.science-store.com/

2013-One of the longest running citizen science programs, the Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes, is free, fun and helps the birds. See the press release here.

 

For birdie events happening across North Carolina this weekend, visit the Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs' calender page or listing of Environmental Education Centers.

 

 

Here are a few of the birdie events this Friday and Saturday, February 15-16:

 

Lake Crabtree County Park in Morrisville will be hosting bird walks from February 15-18 starting at 8:30 a.m. The walks are for experts and beginners alike!

 

Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh will have a 1-mile hike, Walkabout the Bird Pond Count, on February 15 from 1:30-3 p.m.

 

Camp TN Spencer in Concord will be hosting an "Early Bird" breakfast and then bird count on February 16 from 8-10 a.m.

 

The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville is hosting this citizen science program, "Seize the Data: The Great Backyard Bird Count!" Open to all ages so families are encouraged! February 16 from 10-11:30 a.m.

 

Crowder District Park in Apex will be having "On the Trail of the Bluebirds" on February 16 from 10:30-12 p.m. Hike along a bluebird trail and make your own bluebird box. All ages!