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Friday June 16, 8:00-10:00 AM
Walker Farm with Barrington Public Library
Barrington
Barrington Public Library and Ocean State Bird Club have again partnered to offer three spring bird walks in the East Bay from April through June. The third walk will be held at Walker Farm in Barrington.
Join us for a birding exploration of the garden, compost area and trails leading into the Osamequin Nature Sanctuary and to the shore of Hundred Acre Cove. We’ll look and listen for resident birds in the gardens, forest, and marsh. Bring binoculars and insect repellent and wear footwear appropriate for trail walking. Heavy rain cancels the walk. Easy and level walking. Children ages 7 and older are welcome.
Registration Information:Registration is required (click here to register) or call 401.247.1920 x2.
Meeting Location: Parking area at the community gardens (directions below)
From Providence, take 195E to Rt114 South. Take 114 South to the second U turn after RT 103 (goes off to the right). After getting onto 114 N, take an immediate right turn into Walker Farm.
Leader: Susan Delfs- smdelfs@gmail.com
Sunday June 18, 7:30 AM
Arcadia Management Area (morning trip)
Hopkinton, Richmond, Exeter, & West Greenwich
At 14,000 acres Arcadia Management Area is Rhode Island’s largest recreational area and holds a wide variety of habitats. Join us as we carpool along the various Arcadia access roads through 4 towns and two counties working to record breeding behavior for the Rhode Island Breeding Bird Atlas 2.0. We will make stops to explore some "off the beaten path" trails along the way as well so make sure to bring your shoes for hiking on uneven terrain.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the Arcadia Hunter Check Station off route 165 along the wood river (click here for google map directions)
Leader: Matt Schenck- mschenckee@gmail.com
Thursday June 22, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Central Falls Marsh & Blackstone River Kayak Birding
Cumberland
Join us for a 2 hour paddle through several secluded coves along the Blackstone River. Along the way we will search for waterbirds and Songbirds that prefer aquatic habitats. This event is "bring your own boat" and Kayaks will not be provided for participants.
Safety Notice: Even though this is a gentle water kayak all participants must wear a life jacket while kayaking. Participants are responsible for their own safety.
Meeting Location: Go to Broad St in Cumberland as if going to Cumberland Town Hall. At the bridge just after the Town Hall turn into Maderia Ave. Put in is on the right in the large grass and gravel parking lot. Usually has a port a John. (click here for google map directions)
Leader: Phill Tetreault - philt211@gmail.com
Sunday, June 25, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Youth Birders Walk
Arcadia Management Area: Midway Trail & Field Trial Area
Arcadia is the states largest management area and home to an incredible diversity of breeding song birds. We will explore the Midway Trail and Field Trial Area while documenting breeding bird observations for the RI Breeding Bird Atlas 2.0.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the southern parking area along the Brook Trail (click here for google map directions).
Leaders: Matt Schenck (mschenckee@gmail.com) & Mark Pagliarini
Walker Farm with Barrington Public Library
Barrington
Barrington Public Library and Ocean State Bird Club have again partnered to offer three spring bird walks in the East Bay from April through June. The third walk will be held at Walker Farm in Barrington.
Join us for a birding exploration of the garden, compost area and trails leading into the Osamequin Nature Sanctuary and to the shore of Hundred Acre Cove. We’ll look and listen for resident birds in the gardens, forest, and marsh. Bring binoculars and insect repellent and wear footwear appropriate for trail walking. Heavy rain cancels the walk. Easy and level walking. Children ages 7 and older are welcome.
Registration Information:Registration is required (click here to register) or call 401.247.1920 x2.
Meeting Location: Parking area at the community gardens (directions below)
From Providence, take 195E to Rt114 South. Take 114 South to the second U turn after RT 103 (goes off to the right). After getting onto 114 N, take an immediate right turn into Walker Farm.
Leader: Susan Delfs- smdelfs@gmail.com
Sunday June 18, 7:30 AM
Arcadia Management Area (morning trip)
Hopkinton, Richmond, Exeter, & West Greenwich
At 14,000 acres Arcadia Management Area is Rhode Island’s largest recreational area and holds a wide variety of habitats. Join us as we carpool along the various Arcadia access roads through 4 towns and two counties working to record breeding behavior for the Rhode Island Breeding Bird Atlas 2.0. We will make stops to explore some "off the beaten path" trails along the way as well so make sure to bring your shoes for hiking on uneven terrain.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the Arcadia Hunter Check Station off route 165 along the wood river (click here for google map directions)
Leader: Matt Schenck- mschenckee@gmail.com
Thursday June 22, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Central Falls Marsh & Blackstone River Kayak Birding
Cumberland
Join us for a 2 hour paddle through several secluded coves along the Blackstone River. Along the way we will search for waterbirds and Songbirds that prefer aquatic habitats. This event is "bring your own boat" and Kayaks will not be provided for participants.
Safety Notice: Even though this is a gentle water kayak all participants must wear a life jacket while kayaking. Participants are responsible for their own safety.
Meeting Location: Go to Broad St in Cumberland as if going to Cumberland Town Hall. At the bridge just after the Town Hall turn into Maderia Ave. Put in is on the right in the large grass and gravel parking lot. Usually has a port a John. (click here for google map directions)
Leader: Phill Tetreault - philt211@gmail.com
Sunday, June 25, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Youth Birders Walk
Arcadia Management Area: Midway Trail & Field Trial Area
Arcadia is the states largest management area and home to an incredible diversity of breeding song birds. We will explore the Midway Trail and Field Trial Area while documenting breeding bird observations for the RI Breeding Bird Atlas 2.0.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the southern parking area along the Brook Trail (click here for google map directions).
Leaders: Matt Schenck (mschenckee@gmail.com) & Mark Pagliarini