Add some outdoors fun to the holidays for your family by taking part in the http://georgiawildlife.com/christmas-bird-count?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=">Youth Christmas Bird Count Dec. 9 at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.
In this event, teams of youth ages 8-16 will be led by experienced birders as they count birds -- species and numbers -- for two-and-a-half hours in field and forest that Saturday.
Parents are welcome to join the teams. And youth do not have to be experienced birders. This is a great opportunity to learn how to identify birds. Those participants who are advanced can hone their skills!
http://georgiawildlife.com/CharlieElliott?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=">Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is about an hour east of Atlanta. Youth will be provided binoculars and field guides. They'll also enjoy a free lunch and a presentation with live birds of prey.
However, the deadline to register is drawing near. Sign up before 4:30 p.m.Monday, Dec. 4, by calling Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, (770) 784-3059.
The event is sponsored by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division and http://tern.homestead.com/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=">The Environmental Resources Network, or TERN, friends group of DNR's Nongame Conservation Section.
Register today and get ready for a fun, educational day of birding!
Youth Christmas Bird Count
When: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9
Where: Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, near Mansfield (east of Atlanta)
Cost: Free for youth (including lunch). Adults (17+), $9 for lunch. (Adults also need to bring their own binoculars.)
Register by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at (770) 784-3059. Maximum number of youth registrants is 40.
Questions? Contact Bob Sargent by ob.sargent@dnr.ga.gov">email or (478) 994-1438
