*Complete this form to register. *This free workshop requires registration OFF Meetup. Beginner Birders Program with Wake Audubon, Field Inclusive, and Raleigh Parks. Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Time: 9:00* a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (*Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in; arrive 8:40 a.m. if borrowing binoculars), Location: Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614

Calling everyone curious about birding, but not sure where to begin!

‘Birding’ – or the observation of birds in their natural habitats as a hobby – has become one of the most popular outdoor activities. If you are taking a new interest in birds and looking for help getting started, come develop your skills together with others at our Beginning Birding workshop.

This free public program teaches the basics of bird identification; how to use binoculars, guides and apps; types of bird safety and ways to bird safely; and the importance of inclusion and allyship in birding and the outdoors. We’ll spend time outside putting your learning to quick use.

Our route outside will consist of easy-to-traverse paved and soft trails with slight grade changes. All-gender restrooms are available. Snacks will be provided. Recommended minimum age is 13.

Registered and confirmed participants will receive detailed arrival instructions and pre-workshop preparations 2 - 3 days prior to the workshop.

No binoculars? No problem! We have plenty of loaners to spare. If borrowing binoculars, please arrive by 8:40 a.m. to be provided a pair and receive personalized help to focus them for your eyesight.

Co-founded by Wake Audubon and Field Inclusive, Inc., in partnership with City of Raleigh Parks, our collective mission is to provide equitable and accessible experiences such that everyone feels welcome, safe, and included in the natural sciences and outdoors.

Note: Participation may be capped due to space restrictions, at which time notice of a wait list will be added to the top of the registration form. Please continue to register to join the waitlist. Should we receive cancellations, we’ll right away invite those on waitlist to confirm in the order registrations were received.

Reach Wake Audubon board director, Inclusion and Belonging co-chair, and Beginning Birding program manager Rick LaRose at [email protected] with any questions.

We look forward to you beginning to bird with us on Sunday, November 8!