Jackie Augustine, Audubon of Kansas, will talk about how to identify birds by sight, behavior & location, demonstrate use of binoculars, & talk about apps & field guides to help new bird watchers.
Have you ever tried to identify a bird, but forgot what the bird looked like as soon as you Googled it? Do you get overwhelmed when you page through field guides? Do you just want to refresh your basic birding skills? Audubon of Kansas Executive Director Jackie Augustine, who has been bird watching for 25 years, will help you get started.
You will also have the opportunity to see the new Audubon of Kansas bird watching backpack kits. These kits include a single pair of adult binoculars and two pairs of kids binoculars, along with additional resources for birding in Shawnee County. Bird watching kits are available for check out with your library card!
AGE GROUP: | Teens (6th - 12th Grade) | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Environment |
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.
