Description
This 2-hour birding program is designed to be intentionally inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities. This program is open to all ages, and no previous experience birding or birdwatching is needed.
During this 2-hour "big sit", we plan to bird from just one location, the Joppa Flats Education Center. Depending on the birds and the weather, we can move between our indoor bird blind, located on the second floor, for which there is elevator access, or our large, flat, grassy backyard right overlooking the Merrimack River. Chairs will be available in both locations. There will be a designated quiet space away from the birding area if you need a break from all the activity. We hope to see and hear songbirds, marsh birds, and birds of prey.
All levels of experience in birding are welcome; beginner birders strongly encouraged to attend.
When
- Sat, May 11, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Cost
- Adult Members Free
- Adult Nonmembers Free
- Child Members Free
- Child Nonmembers Free
Where
Location: Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Questions? Contact us:
- 978-462-9998 [email protected]
Instructors
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Kai Young
Instructions
An email will be shared a week before with details on what to wear, bring and directions.
This free program is made possible by generous funding from the Alvarium Foundation.
Joppa Flats Education Center offers two accessible bathrooms. The bathrooms are multi-stall and are not gender neutral.
Accessible equipment: We have plenty of binoculars and scopes for you to borrow if you don't have your own.
Big Sit Leader: Kai Young (They/Them) Kai is an experienced birder, a field teacher at Joppa Flats, as well as a mentor for vocational interns helping with animal care. They have experience with many types of neurodivergence and learning styles, and are enthusiastic about birding and sharing the love of birds with others.