Online Programs — Learn from Anywhere!
Gunning Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Strengthen and deepen your appreciation and understanding of the environment—no matter where you are! Our variety of online programs and classes offers opportunities to learn about a range of nature-inspired topics during multi-part series or one-off classes.
Upcoming Online Programs
Starts March 23, 2023 (Thursday) 7:00-8:00pm (6 session dates)
Adults
This online series will introduce you to the basics of birding, from how to identify different bird families to various tools and resources at your disposal.
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March 23, 2023 (Thursday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Learn more about your feathered neighbors and who you're sharing the block with.
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Starts March 28, 2023 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:00pm (7 session dates)
Adults
Embrace the best of spring in this series highlighting seasonal phenomena, including woodland wildflowers, woodpeckers, frogs, ferns, fireflies, and more.
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March 28, 2023 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
In early spring, frogs and salamanders awake from their winter dormancy to take part in an incredible migration to vernal pools.
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March 30, 2023 (Thursday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Don't worry, you're not expected to be able to identify that far away flash of color by yourself; there are helpful birding resources available to you.
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Starts April 4, 2023 (Tuesday) 7:30-9:00pm (3 session dates)
Adults
Conservation starts at home! Learn how to transform your corner of the earth into an ecofriendly haven for native flora and fauna.
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April 6, 2023 (Thursday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
By building upon common birds that you may already know; we'll lay out a simple identification system based on observation comparisons.
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April 11, 2023 (Tuesday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Bud burst is the start of the growing season for woody plants.
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April 12, 2023 (Wednesday) 7:00-9:00pm
Adults
Learn about why and how spring happens, and the explosion of growth that it results in.
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Starts April 12, 2023 (Wednesday) 7:00-9:00pm (4 session dates)
Adults
Become a Neighborhood Naturalist by learning about the natural phenomena taking place in your backyard and beyond.
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April 13, 2023 (Thursday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Most of the time, observing an unusual bird comes down to being in the right place at the right time.
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April 19, 2023 (Wednesday) 7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Learn about what makes American Oysters the unique, delicious water filters we know and love today.
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