Citizen Science: Christmas Bird Count

In-Person Conservation and Stewardship Class

A small thrush bird, with its head tilted, resting on a tree branch in winter.

Saturday, December 14, 2024
9:00–11:00 am

Fee: $49

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $44

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

This class is sold out.

For birding enthusiasts to those interested in exploring a new hobby, enjoy a morning of birding, and learn how to recognize regional winter resident bird species.

Join us in the Meadow Garden for a guided bird discovery to see these winter beauties for yourself—and contribute to the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, a citizen science effort to capture a worldwide snapshot of birdlife.

Location

The Meadow Garden

This class will take part partially or entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather.

Instructor

Carol Majors

Carol Majors is a volunteer at Longwood Gardens and Team Leader of the Bird Survey Team. She has 22 years of birding experience and is a member of the West Chester Bird Club and Delaware Ornithological Society. Carol has birded on all 7 continents, and has been doing Christmas Bird Counts for 20 years.

Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members save on Continuing Education Courses