First Saturday Bird walks are on hold indefinitely due to Covid-19.
Normally these guided walks are held the first Saturday of each month at the Bluebonnet Swamp and Nature Center, located at 10503 North Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Click here for a map
No registration required.
Meet in the parking lot at 7:00 am. $3 park admission fee.
Programs are held 6:30-8pm the second Thursday of each month (September through May) at the Bluebonnet Swamp education building. Check back here for month-specific info!
You can also view our Facebook events page for more information.
KidsWhoBird Club
The KidsWhoBird club is a club designed for kids aged 9-16 who are interested in learning about birds. We are going to try having monthly online meetings until we can safely meet in person again. Although this club was designed for kids in the Baton Rouge area when we were meeting in person, I am going to open it up to kids anywhere in Louisiana since we will be meeting online.
Kids may join by sending me a request telling me why they want to join. (If your kid is younger than 9 but really into birds, I may grant an exception). A handwritten request is preferable. Drawings are encouraged. Email to seejanebird@gmail.com. All new members will receive a packet of membership material.
You will be added to the mailing list and emailed information about each meeting directly.
Agenda for each meeting:
LOCATION: Online via Zoom.
Birding Basics @ Hilltop Arboretum
Dates and Time: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. 6:30 to 8:30pm
Location: Hilltop Arboretum in Baton Rouge. Class will be in the large meeting room where we can space out. Bird walks will be on weekends at various locations around Baton Rouge
Description: Birding skills for the beginning birder
Have you ever seen a bird and wondered "what in the world" is that?!? And then you try to look it up and just get frustrated... If so, this class is for you! The class is taught by Jane Patterson, current President and Education chair for Baton Rouge Audubon Society. This class will cover the basics needed to get into birdwatching. We'll talk about binoculars and field guides and how to choose and use them. We'll talk about how to bring birds to your yard where you can see them up close. And we'll talk about how to take your newfound skills into the field.
NOTE If you have taken this class previously and are interested in taking it again, please email me so that I can place you on the waiting list. I'd like to give new folks a chance to sign up first.
This class will consist of a series of 4 lectures with 4 field trips (weather permitting) on the weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) after the class
Cost: $50.00
Registration: : Please visit this link to register
Birding Basics in Tangipahoa Parish
Dates and Time: March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021. 8am to 11am
Location: PARD1 park on N. Hoover Rd. Ponchatoula. Class will be in the Events building where we can space out. Bird walks will be in the park.
Description: Birding skills for the beginning birder
Have you ever seen a bird and wondered "what in the world" is that?!? And then you try to look it up and just get frustrated... If so, this class is for you! The class is taught by Jane Patterson, current President and Education chair for Baton Rouge Audubon Society. This class will cover the basics needed to get into birdwatching. We'll talk about binoculars and field guides and how to choose and use them. We'll talk about how to bring birds to your yard where you can see them up close. And we'll talk about how to take your newfound skills into the field.
NOTE If you have taken this class previously and are interested in taking it again, please email me so that I can place you on the waiting list. I'd like to give new folks a chance to sign up first.
This class will consist of a series of 4 lectures with 4 field trips (weather permitting) on the same day as class.
Cost: $20.00
Registration: : Please visit this link to register