Beginning Birder Course: Session IV: Backyard and Feeder Birds

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ABOUT THE SESSION: ​Backyard and Feeder Birds - Led by James Scheib, this class covers common birds found in our backyards during the year and what types of feeders and food to use to attract them.

ABOUT THE COURSE: The Iowa City Bird Club annually offers this 6-week Introduction to Birding Course at the Conservation Education Center in Kent Park. There will be six Tuesday evening sessions along with six weekend field trips to area birding hot spots. 

Each evening session is $5 for adults and free for children. Iowa City Bird Club members receive free admission (a one-year membership to the club is $15 per family - or $10 for students - for a print subscription to the newsletter; there is a discount to $10/year for those that select email subscriptions). Participants may attend all sessions or pick one or more to attend. Advance registration is requested. Please call the Conservation Education Center at 319-645-1011 by noon of the Tuesday session. Handouts and refreshments will be provided. Come to class early and bird the 1/2 mile limestone path near the Conservation Education Center. 

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