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Children's Programs

Ohio Young Birders Club Chapter Meeting: Nov

Tuesday, November 10, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook

Register on RecDesk 8 of 15 spots left · Register by Sunday, November 8

Children and a naturalist on Owlexander's Hoot Route nature literature trail at Grant Park

Join the OYBC Southwest Chapter! Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth through the Ohio Young Birders Club.

Bird watching and identification is a fun and rewarding hobby and a great place to make friends!

Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.

The Spring session of the Southwest Chapter is hosted by the Centerville-Washington Park District.

Notes

  • Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
  • 6588 McEwen Rd.
  • Centerville, OH 45459
  • This program is a part of the state-wide Ohio Young Birder's Club which is administered by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory. CWPD and Play Kettering are Southwest Chapter Sponsors.
  • Summer and Winter Sessions are hosted by Play Kettering
  • Spring and Fall Sessions are hosted by the Centerville-Washington Park District
  • All participants must be OYBC members. Young Birder's Club memberships are $10/year and allow for more birdwatching opportunities for your child. Memberships must be sent in to the main OYBC office and will be verified. If you have any questions about membership, please reach out.
  • Adults wishing to become Advisors must become an official CWPD volunteer and be background screened in addition to registering through the Ohio Young Birder's Club administrative office.
  • Field Guides
  • It is recommended for members to bring a field guide or have an identification app on their smartphone. There are many choices and each person must choose the guide that will work best for them. If you are unsure of which field guide or app to provide for your child, feel free to have them try out/borrow a variety of guides from the library or the Park District before making a commitment. We will have several types available to try out at our meetings!
  • Life Lists
  • Some birders choose to keep a Life List. This is a list of every species they have seen on their birding journey. Some write them in a notebook, others keep them on an app.
  • Binoculars
  • Not everyone uses binoculars when they go birding, but they can be a helpful tool. 8x42 magnification is recommended. We have a limited supply of binoculars that can be borrowed during club sessions.
  • Program and camp cancellations made seven days prior to the start date will receive a full refund in the form of household credit or refund to the original payment method. Those cancellations made less than seven days prior to the program date will be offered a 50% refund in the form of a household credit. Cancellations made during or after the program are not eligible for a refund. Exceptions to this policy can be made at the discretion of the Program Manager.

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