New Cedar River Watershed Institute 2010 Spring Program Announced: “Family Friendly Birding”

The Cedar River Watershed Institute has announced a new educational program entitled "Family Friendly Birding". Visit, explore, and enjoy this two-part beginning birding field series aimed for people of all ages. Join us for two Saturdays along the shores of Rattlesnake lake looking for and listening to ospreys, eagles, peregrine falcons and a host of neotropical migrants.

 

In these classes you will learn how, where and why to go birding. We will cover the basics of optics, field guides, computer resources, books, and most importantly-search for feathered friends around the birding hot spot of Rattlesnake and Christmas Lakes. This is a fun and friendly class that will inspire parents and their kids to take up this hobby and to care about bird conservation.

Woody Wheeler, Naturalist and Audubon Master Birder will lead the classes

Participants should: Bring binoculars (we have some available to borrow), note pad/pencil, dress for the weather, drinking water and wear sturdy walking shoes.

WHAT: Morning family friendly birding classes

WHO: Families (age 8+) Singles welcome too!

WHERE: The Cedar River Watershed Education Center, just east of North Bend (about 32 miles from downtown Seattle). Call for directions. Web link: www.Seattle.gov/util/crwec

WHEN: Saturdays, May 8 & 15; 9 AM-11 AM

TO REGISTER: Registration is required. Call (206) 233-1515 or email: crwprograms@seattle.gov. COST: $15

DIRECTIONS: From I-90 going East Take Exit 32 (436th Ave.) Turn right at the end of the off-ramp. Follow the road (436th Ave. SE, Cedar Falls Rd. SE) for about 2.5 miles to Rattlesnake Lake. Continue with the Lake on your right side until you reach the Cedar River Watershed Education Center.

In addition to providing more than 1.3 million customers in the Seattle metropolitan area with a reliable water supply, SPU provides essential sewer, drainage, solid waste, and engineering services that safeguard public health, maintain the City’s infrastructure and protect, conserve, and enhance the region's environmental resources.

For more information, contact:
Celese Spencer,
Phone: 206 733-9420
Email: Celese.Spencer@Seattle.gov