Good morning and happy spring birding! The City Nature Challenge (https://citynaturechallenge.org/) will be starting this Friday (4/30)! Join any of the following walks for a fun time outdoors and to contribute to the project:
Friday April 30
Jacob’s Nature Park
Beginning Birding and more! Both beginners and experienced birders will enjoy Jacob’s Park eBird hotspot. So far, 140 species of birds have been identified at the park. Hosted by David Kirschke. 1920 Ocala St (Classroom entrance) at 8:00 am
https://www.facebook.com/events/382391356210264
Also David has set up a zoom meeting for those interested in learning more birding tips. Especially helpful for beginners.
Time: Apr 29, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82177405490…; Meeting ID: 821 7740 5490 Passcode: bVr9Bp
Friday April 30
Rocky Fork State Park
Intro walk to Rocky Fork’s incredible biodiversity and unique to our events, you’ll learn some of Rocky Fork’s role in American history!
501 Rocky Fork Road, Flag Pond, TN 376579 to 11 am
Host John Beaudet of the East Tennessee Trail Association
https://www.facebook.com/events/193437595798134
Friday April 30
Buffalo Mountain Park, 570 High Ridge Rd from10 to 11 am
Host- Connie Deegan, JCPR
https://www.facebook.com/…/a.42609198…/4050280705031346/
Friday April 30
Phipps Bend Trail, Schmiede Rd, Surgoinsville, TN 37873 from1:00 to 3:00
Host- Cade Campbell
https://www.facebook.com/events/146750754067275
Saturday May 1
Roan Mountain State Park Twin Springs Picnic Area from 9 to noon
Hosted by Larry McDaniel, TriCities Young Naturalists
https://www.facebook.com/events/156973732976452/
Saturday May 1
Watauga River Bluffs State Natural Area from 9 to noon
Hosted by Ranger Marty Silver
https://tnstateparks.com/…/event_details/warriors-path/… This is not a CNC event but a wonderful local event which will give people the opportunity to make iNaturalist observations that will count in our CNC totals.
Saturday May 1
Intro walk, Rocky Fork’s incredible biodiversity.
501 Rocky Fork Road, Flag Pond, TN 37657 from 9 to 11 am
Host volunteer Van Hovey
https://www.facebook.com/events/495634551567135
Saturday May 1
Jacob’s Nature Park, King Springs Rd, Johnson City from 3 to 5pm
Hosted by Mel Kelley/Friends of Jacob’s Nature Park
https://www.facebook.com/events/274655731007376/
Sunday May 2
ETSU Arboretum Walk/ Wildlife in the Trees from 1 to 3 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1737961086376829
Monday May 3
Winged Deer Park, Disc Golf Parking Lot from 10 to 11am
Hosted by Connie Deegan, JCPR
https://www.facebook.com/…/a.42609198…/4050280705031346/
Monday May 3
Laurel Run Park Wildflower and Birding from 11 to whenever
Host- Mel Kelley/ Tri-Cities Sierra Club Committee
NO CELL SERVICE, cameras best at this site
https://www.facebook.com/events/4238543606177898/
Monday May 3
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park from 5pm to 6pm
Hosted by Heather Hendrix