Kids Birdathon (Ages 8-16)

Sunday, April 29, 2012 (9:00 am 1:00 pm)
$5 per child

Experienced birders will lead small teams of approximately six kids each (with parents along to observe, assist, and help transport birding teams). Groups will scour several unique habitats within the beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore with a goal of having the kids spot 20 species per hour for a total of 60 bird species in three hours! A 90-minute hike will be followed by a compilation celebration at the West Marin School.

Guides: Tom Rusert and Darren Peterie

Carpool from: West Marin School Gym, Point Reyes Station, at 9:00 am Teams will depart by 9:30 sharp.

Event location: Various Point Reyes National Seashore routes

What to bring: Brown bag lunch, water, binoculars, spotting scope (optional), hiking boots, warm clothing, snack, western field guide (optional)

Limited to 20 participants (do NOT register the accompanying adults for this event; ONLY register the children. We need to make sure that the 20 registered participants are all children)