Nature Neighbors: Beginner Birding

Join Blandford Nature Center’s Program Educators as they lead a beginner birding hike around the park. While the program is aimed at folks who have done little to no birding before, we also welcome more experienced birders to join and share their excitement for this fun pastime! We’ll start with some basic tips for bird identification as well as suggestions for books and phone apps that can be used to assist you on your birding quests. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours! See how many birds you can find in your local park!
Cost:
Adults: $8
Children 2 and Up: $8
Children Under 2: Free
Location and Directions: This program begins at the Enclosed Shelter at Long Lake Park located at 13747 Krauskopf Rd NE, Sparta, MI 49345. The Enclosed Shelter is located across Krauskopf Road from the sand beach and swimming area in Long Lake Park. Follow signs for Blandford Nature Center programs. There is a park map and link to directions available on this page of the Kent County Parks website.
Age Recommendation: This program is designed with adults in mind and may be suitable for children ages 12+. Younger children are welcome to attend but must be registered. This is NOT a drop-off program. All registered children must have a registered adult supervising at all times throughout the program.