“Birding 101 “

Workshop Information Sheet

Course Description:

Birding 101 is tailored for beginning birdwatchers. It utilizes both classroom sessions and field trips to teach everything from bird identification to field etiquette to birding techniques and resources. The course will be taught by local birding experts Bob Dean, Wil Hershberger, and Matt Orsie. An impressive collection of images and recordings, many captured by the instructors, enhance the course.

The classroom sessions will be held at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Conservation Training Center just north of Shepherdstown from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings April 3, 10, 17, and 24. The field trips will be held at various locations around the Panhandle from roughly 7 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday April 5, 12, 19, and 26.

The Saturday morning field trips allow participants to practice skills learned in the classroom. Participants will visit a variety of habitats to observe the bird species found in each. Field trips are held entirely outdoors, so participants should dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for muddy conditions. Class size will be limited to 24 participants. The course is open to people of all ages but children younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost:

The series of workshops is $50 per participant. The fee includes classroom sessions and field trips. Checks should be made out to “Potomac Valley Audubon Society” with “Birding 101” in the memo line.

To Register:

Pre-registration is required. Registrations will be accepted by mail, and will be accepted in the order they are received. Download the registration form found at www.potomacaudubon.org. If the form does not download properly or if you’d rather have it mailed, please e-mail PVASmail@aol.com or call 304-676-3397 and leave a detailed message. Registration forms should be accompanied by the $50 fee. Please send both to PVAS, PO Box 578, Shepherdstown, WV 25443.

Cancellation Policy:

If a participant is forced to leave the workshop due to injury or illness, a prorated refund of the registration fee will be given. To be eligible for a full refund, cancellations must be made at least one week (7 days) prior to the start of the workshop. We do reserve the right to cancel the workshop due to low enrollment. There would be a full refund in this situation.

Directions:

Directions to the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center are available at http://training.fws.gov/mapdir.html. When you arrive at NCTC, come to the Entry Building where a nametag will be waiting for you on a table to the left of the front desk. We will contact participants approximately one week prior to the course with a room number and any additional details.

Birding 101

Registration Form

Name(s):_____________________________________________________________________________

Contact Information:

Address: ______________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________

Home Phone: ________________________ Work Phone:___________________

E-mail address: __________________________________________________________

Preferred method of communication (circle one): home phone work phone e-mail

How would you describe your birding experience level? (Circle one)

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

If we take photos of you during the workshop, may we use your photo in future PVAS promotional materials? (Circle one) Yes No

If yes, please sign here: ________________________________________________________

I have read and agree to all workshop policies on the information sheet:

________________________________________________________ _________________________

Signature Date

Registration must be accompanied by payment:

___ I have enclosed a check made out to PVAS for the full amount ($50/person).

Please mail completed form and check to:

Attn: Birding 101, PVAS, PO Box 578, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

PLEASE REGISTER BY MARCH 27^th.

(Minimum of 15 participants required to run course.)