On Saturday May 3, Audubon Minnesota and the Waldorf School (located in = Little Canada) are trying out a new kind of Birdathon. We are going to = focus the event on working with the kids at the school (K-8) and their = parents. We will be working with the kids at an age appropriate level, = on their bird spotting and identification skills.
To do this we need to find some birders who could help lead short (1-2 = hr)=20 bird trips with the kids. The trips will take place on or around the=20 school grounds or at nearby natural areas; varying with the grades. We=20 will be teaming the birders with parents/teachers in each group. The=20 event will go from 8 - 12 that morning and include a get together back = at=20 the school for wrap-up events and lunch If you would you have any interest in helping us with this it will be a = great way to get kids interested in birding and the natural world.=20 Feel free to contact me directly by phone (below) or email = ([email protected]) Mark Martell Director of Bird Conservation Audubon Minnesota 2357 Ventura Drive #106 St. Paul, MN 55125 651-739-9332 651-731-1330 (FAX)
