North Branch Nature Center

Feather Questers

Welcome to the NEW teen/youth birding site with a newname. We have provided oppotunities for teen birders throughout the region for many years, and with the launching of our new name, Feather Questers, and our new member bird checklist, we hope to inspire a new generation of young birders.

Whether a pre-teen, teen, or adult... whether a first time birder or an experienced veteran... there are opportunities for you to get involved in our youth birding.

For Youths: Please join our google group and listserve, and contact us to get involved with an upcoming events. All curent programs are listed in the gray column on the right of this page. You can also join us as a member.

For Adults: You can get involved by supporting your kids with birding by providing them rides to events, and allowing them the opportunity to develop their interest. Contact us for more ways to get involved.

Naturally Nicaragua
A Teen Natural History & Service Learning Trip
April 16-26, 2010

Laguna de Apoyo

North Branch Nature Center & Planting Hope are collaborating to bring you a brand new trip to experience both the nature and culture of Nicaragua. This trip is open to teens ages 13+ (13 - 15 must be accompanied by a parent).

For more information, and to register, please visit our Naturally Nicaragua Page.

Upcoming Events

All fall programs are free to members, but please register at least one week in advance. You can RSVP by emailing Larry or Chip or by calling 802-229-6206.

Superbowl of Birding VI
Saturday, January 30
fee: $40
We participated in this exciting event, in northern Massachusetts, for the first time last year and saw 59 species, more than any other youth team! Our plan is to drive down on Friday evening, spend the night in Cape Ann, then go birding from 5am to 5pm. We'll attend some of the awards dinner following the competition and then begin the journey back north. Email ASAP to join the team.

Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 13, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This nation-wide citizen science project is another way for us to get out and bird, and at the same time, gather valuable information for scientists. Unlike the CBC, however, we don’t take a true census, we can spend as little or as much time as we want, wherever we want! We will keep our destination flexible (based on rarities that may be around) but save the date for another fun day of birding.

Winter Ducks
Saturday, March 20, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
As winter slowly transitions into spring, we will venture to Lake Champlain in search of wintering and migrating ducks. Over 15 species may be present, and we’ll search for the more elusive individuals such as Tufted Duck and Barrow’s Goldeneye. To find out what specialties we see, you’ll just have to join us!

North Branch Nature Center
713 Elm Street, Montpelier VT 05602
(802) 229-6206
info@northbranchnaturecenter.org

Open Monday - Friday, 9am to 4pm
Trails open every day
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