CLASSES
All Ages: Make Your Own Nature Journal
Location: Tahoma Bird Alliance Conference Room, 2917 Morrison Rd West 98466
Date: Thursday April 9th, 1:00-2:30
Class Fee: Pay What You Can, $10, $15, or $20
Join us in April for an all ages crafting class, just in time for Spring Break! Learn simple bookbinding techniques to make your own nature journal from materials you may already have around the house. These beautiful journals are a great way to document your experiences in nature, and also make a great gift. Suitable for ages 5 and up, but all minors must be accompanied by an adult. After the class, attendees are welcome and encouraged to head outside to draw around Adriana Hess Wetland Park!
General Information
All materials will be provided and light snacks will be available. If you plan to draw around the park, come prepared for the weather. This class is suitable for ages 5 and up, but all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
About the Instructor
Laura Martinez is a Tahoma Bird Alliance member and volunteer. She loves to spend time in nature, and for her, nature journaling is just one of many ways she does that. Laura is a skilled photographer and jewelry designer who also enjoys birding, and traveling. Click here to check out some of her photography!
Birding Essentials With Ed Beck
Location: Tahoma Bird Alliance Conference Room, 2917 Morrison Rd West 98466
Date: Saturday April 18th, Noon-2:30
Class Fee: Pay What You Can: $25, $30, or $35
General Information
If you're a casual birder who wants to build their birding practice, or a new a birder who doesn't know where to start, check out this beginner birding class. It covers the basics plus a little extra. Learn to use fieldguides and binoculars, where to go birding, strategies for field identification, and much more! This class is suitable for ages 14 and up, but all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
About Instructor Ed Beck
Ed Beck is a Tahoma Bird Alliance member and volunteer instructor. He has been teaching birding classes with us for 2 years, in Spring and Fall to coincide with migration season. He also volunteers at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. A few words from Ed on why he teaches:
"About five years ago we had a hard winter that drove foothills birds down to our elevation. This is when the variety of birds, how they adapt to their environment, and their behavior made me want to learn more. Since then, I’ve been a more active birder, going on bird walks, taking classes, and learning as much as I could. I’m teaching this course to share my love of birding with others."
