Join our Eco-Education staff for family-friendly bird walks! All events are free, geared to kids, and led by staff members Marissa Ortega-Welch or Anthony DeCicco, sometimes with other expert birders. If you don’t have binoculars, we can lend you some. For more information, call Anthony, our Education Director, at (510) 508-1388 or email him at adecicco@goldengatebirdalliance.org.

 

Sunday Sept. 21 – Berkeley Waterfront and Bay

 
Level: This walk is suitable for children of all ages and levels of birding ability.
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
We’ll scout out the Aquatic Park area near the Berkeley waterfront for pelicans, hummingbirds, raptors, and then take a quick walk across the bike bridge in search of recently arrived shorebirds.
Meet in front of the playground at the south end of Bolivar Drive. Bolivar Drive runs north to south and can be accessed by two perpendicular streets, either Addison or Bancroft. Bancroft is closer to the playground. Parking is available along Bolivar or in the small parking lot next to the playground. The area is easily accessible by bicycle.

Recommended to bring snacks, water, layers of clothes and a lunch for afterward. Restrooms and water faucets available on site.

 

Tuesday September 23 — Birds and Bats at Lake Chabot (East Bay)

 
Level: Suitable for ages 8 and older, all levels of birding ability..
Time: 6 p.m.

We will explore the birds that are most active at dusk and then look and listen for bats as they come out to hunt at night. A naturalist from East Bay Regional Parks will bring a bat detector to help us hear the high frequency noises made by bats. 

There is a $5 parking fee at Lake Chabot. Please make sure to bring a flashlight for this walk, which is being offered in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District.

RSVP required – group capped at 20 participants.  Details of the event will be emailed to those families who RSVP. Contact Marissa at mortegawelch@goldengatebirdalliance.org.