Wednesday Birders at Garden City Greenbelt

Golden Eagle Audubon is dedicated to birding, wildlife education, cultivating native plants, habitat conservation, advocacy for birds, and more. As the Southwest Idaho chapter of the National Audubon Society, we offer birding trips for all ages, monthly educational presentations, community science programs, and work on the conservation and restoration of public lands. Most of our programs are free and open to the public as part of our commitment to serving the community. Golden Eagle Audubon is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we welcome everyone to join us! Visit our website to learn more.

Golden Eagle Audubon Society

Discover the birds that live on and near the Boise River on this beginner-friendly and accessible field trip with Golden Eagle Audubon.

Boise River Greenbelt

Registration is required to attend this event as space is limited. Please make sure ALL fields in the registration form are completed and that a confirmation email is received.Join <a href="https://www.goldeneagleaudubon.org" title="https://www.goldeneagleaudubon.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Golden Eagle Audubon</a> for a walk along a scenic portion of the Boise Greenbelt in Garden City. We will meet at a residential area near the West Greenbelt Bridge in Garden City, and from there we'll walk west past Riverside Pond on the Greenbelt path. The route will be flat and paved, and is around 2 miles on an out-and back walk. We'll be on the lookout for mergansers, goldeneyes, wood ducks and other waterfowl on the river and local ponds, and songbirds like chickadees, kinglets, nuthatches, and finches in the trees and any feeders.Recently reported species can be seen here: <a href="https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3744333" title="https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3744333" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3744333</a>Accessibility: This event is appropriate for those with limited mobility and/or visual impairment.Birding Skill Level: All levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available to borrow if needed.Age: Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release.Time: 8:30am - 10:30am. Check-in is at 8:20am. Please arrive at check-in so we can start on time.<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/oaVN1WBq9zd3R7U78" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/oaVN1WBq9zd3R7U78" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meeting Place</a>: We will meet at the corner of W Sultana Dr and N Duxbury Pier Pl. From State Street, turn South on N Ulmer Ln, then right on W Sultana Dr. (Please click on "Meeting Place" for exact directions, the "Location" depicted above is an approximation.)Parking is streetside in a neighborhood - please be courteous of the local residents.What to Bring: Bring layers for weather, sun protection, closed-toe shoes, binoculars, a scope if you have one, and water. No dogs please.Restroom Availability: Restrooms will not be available.Inclement Weather: If there is an unhealthy AQI or steady rain forecast, the trip will be cancelled.Contact Information: Please text trip leader Jordan at 208-391-8338 with any questions.Cancellation Policy: If your plans change, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact the field trip leader listed above. Participants who miss two trips without advance notice may be suspended from registering for three months. Thanks for your understanding!Hooded Merganser photo by Linda Wentz

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