Fall Migration Bird Walk

Fall Migration Bird Walk

Conservation and Stewardship Class with Online and Onsite Components
A black and yellow bird sitting atop joe-pye weed plant in bloom.
Meghan Newberry

Dates & Prices

October 4, 2025
8:00–11:00 am

Inclement weather date: Sunday, October 5, 2025


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.

Register by September 28, 2025

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

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

As leaves turn and temperatures cool, the garden becomes a vital stopover for warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and other migratory species. This guided walk is perfect for birders of all levels—bring your binoculars and enjoy the beauty of autumn and avian life in motion. 

Location

Throughout the Gardens

This program will take place partially or entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear footwear suited for walking on uneven paths and through wet areas. 

Instructor

Jeffrey Gordon 

Jeffrey A. Gordon brings a wealth of experience, infectious enthusiasm, and wide-ranging curiosity to all aspects of birding. As the longest-serving president of the American Birding Association, he shepherded North America's premier organization for recreational birders through a transformative decade, expanding its reach through digital media while maintaining the organization's traditional excellence in print publications. An accomplished tour leader, Gordon has guided nature enthusiasts all over the globe sharing his expertise from the rainforests of Central America to the savannas of East Africa. His engaging writing style has enlightened readers of Birdwatcher's Digest for over two decades. Currently, Gordon continues to inspire nature lovers as a teacher/naturalist with the Delaware Nature Society, leading educational outdoor programs that combine his deep knowledge with his gift for making birding accessible and enjoyable for all. Whether in the field, on the podium, or in print, Gordon’s dedication to helping others discover and appreciate birds has made him one of birding's most respected and approachable ambassadors.