Five people stand in a wooded area, with one person pointing upward toward the tall pine trees in the background.

Friends Of Tomoka Basin State Parks Inc

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

General Admission Per Person

Excitement is in the air! Join the Friends of Tomoka Basin State Parks, expert guide Joan Tague, and Tomoka State Park for a beginner-friendly introduction to the exciting world of birding.&nbsp;Have you ever noticed a bird that took you by surprise and wondered what it was? If so, you may already be a birdwatcher! With hundreds of bird species regularly recorded across North America, learning how to identify them can seem overwhelming, but birders do it every day.&nbsp;This workshop will help you develop the skills and confidence to begin identifying the birds around you. The program will begin with an hour-long classroom presentation inside the Tomoka State Park Recreation Hall, followed by an optional outdoor birdwatching opportunity in the southern area of the park to put your new skills into practice.&nbsp;Participants will be introduced to tools and techniques that can help narrow down identification possibilities and get you closer to saying, &ldquo;I know what that is!&rdquo;&nbsp;Topics covered include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The basics of bird identification</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Birding apps</li><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The importance of time and place</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Binoculars and other optics&mdash;how to choose and use them</li></ul>&nbsp;Time: 9:00 a.m. &ndash; 10:30 a.m.&nbsp;Meet at: Tomoka State Park Recreation Hall.&nbsp;What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and binoculars if you have them. Comfortable clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended for the outdoor portion of the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;Preregistration is required. This is a ticketed event with limited availability.The class is recommended for adults and older children accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact David Jones at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:David.L.Jones@FloridaDEP.gov" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">David.L.Jones@FloridaDEP.gov</a>.&nbsp;Ticketed Event: A donation of $25 per person is requested. A $5 member discount code will be provided to Friends of Tomoka Basin State Park members. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Tomoka Basin State Parks and help support the needs, programs, and events of the Tomoka Basin State Parks.&nbsp;Park Entry Fees: A $5 park entry fee per vehicle applies. Friends of Tomoka Basin State Parks members may use their free-entry punch card for this event.

Excitement is in the air! Join the Friends of Tomoka Basin State Parks, expert guide Joan Tague, and Tomoka State Park for a beginner-friendly introduction to the exciting world of birding. Have you ever noticed a bird that took you by surprise and wondered what it was? If so, you may already be a birdwatcher! With hundreds of bird species regularly recorded across North America, learning how to identify them can seem overwhelming, but birders do it every day. This workshop will help you develop the skills and confidence to begin identifying the birds around you. The program will begin with an hour-long classroom presentation inside the Tomoka State Park Recreation Hall, followed by an optional outdoor birdwatching opportunity in the southern area of the park to put your new skills into practice. Participants will be introduced to tools and techniques that can help narrow down identification possibilities and get you closer to saying, “I know what that is!” Topics covered include:<ul><li>The basics of bird identification</li><li>Birding apps</li><li>The importance of time and place</li><li>Binoculars and other optics—how to choose and use them</li></ul> Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Meet at: Tomoka State Park Recreation Hall. What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and binoculars if you have them. Comfortable clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended for the outdoor portion of the program.  Preregistration is required. This is a ticketed event with limited availability.The class is recommended for adults and older children accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact David Jones at <a href="mailto:David.L.Jones@FloridaDEP.gov" target="_blank">David.L.Jones@FloridaDEP.gov</a>. Ticketed Event: A donation of $25 per person is requested. A $5 member discount code will be provided to Friends of Tomoka Basin State Park members. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Tomoka Basin State Parks and help support the needs, programs, and events of the Tomoka Basin State Parks. Park Entry Fees: A $5 park entry fee per vehicle applies. Friends of Tomoka Basin State Parks members may use their free-entry punch card for this event.

Friends Of Tomoka Basin State Parks Inc

Beginner Birding Class

2099 North Beach St

General Admission Per Person

$25

Add a donation