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Whether a pre-teen, teen, or adult... whether a first time birder or an experienced veteran... we would love for you to join the NBNC Youth Birding Program as a member. Youth Member benefits include:
- Selected free and discounted trips.
- Club-member card and checklist.
- Receive quarterly newsletter.
- Selected awards for numbers of species seen with the club (100, 200, etc.)
- Supporting a worthy organization, and local bird conservation projects.
Youth membership rates are just $5 per year! You may join as a supporting adult member for just $10 per year. There are three easy ways you can join:
- By (e)mail - You may download a registration form to either print and mail back (713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT 05602) or you may email the completed form.
- By Phone - Just call us at 802-229-6206 and we can get you registered and chat about birds.
- In Person - Stop into the Center any time we're open, take a look at the critter room, browse our birding library and register in person.
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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.
Winter Ducks
Saturday, March 20, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
As winter slowly transitions to spring, we will venture to Lake Champlain in search of wintering and migrating ducks such as shoveler, pintail, goldeneye, and a dozen others.
Bird Skinning Workshop
Sunday, March 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Are you tired of straining your eyes to identify distant
waterfowl? Well here’s an opportunity to get up-close-andpersonal as we learn to preserve bird specimens as “study skins”. This hands-on demonstration will be led by teen birding alumnus extraordinaire Henry Wilton.
Owl Prowl & Snipe Search
Friday, April 9, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
There are so many great reasons to explore the forest after dark, and a new set of birds is just one reason. We’ll start at dusk by looking for snipe and woodcock and then go searching for Saw-whet, Greathorned, and Barred Owls.
Beginners Birdwalk – Berlin Pond
Saturday, May 1, 8:30 -10:00 a.m.
Another bird walk for younger birders (ages 8-16), with a focus on how to use optics and how to find birds like loons, ducks, warblers, and more. Please call for directions.
Boreals at Moose Bog
Sunday, May 2, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Before the black flies take over, we’ll head up to this famed Northeast Kingdom site in search of Spruce Grouse, Boreal Chickadee, Black-backed Woodpecker and Gray Jay.
Beginners Birdwalk – Well’s River
Saturday, May 8, 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Please join us for the first walk in a series for younger
birders (ages 8-16). We’ll learn how to use optics, how to identify some common birds, and more! This program is sponsored by NEK Audubon, The Fairbanks Museum, and NBNC. For more information and to register contact nekaudubon@myfairpoint.net or call 802-751-7671.
World Series of Birding
Thursday – Sunday, May 13-16
This year we hope to bring two teams to Cape May, NJ, to experience spring migration at its best. Our plan is to host a youth team (ages 8-16) and a college team (ages 17+) in this competition/fundraiser: a decade-long NBNC tradition.
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