Birding for Beginners

Birding for Beginners

  • Ages 18+

Join us on this birding walk around the NC Arboretum gardens and trails in search of our most colorful residents.

By The NC Arboretum: Adult Education Programs

Date and time

Tuesday, June 3 · 9 - 10:30am EDT.

Location

The North Carolina Arboretum

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville, NC 28806

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 5 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Ages 18+

Birding for Beginners

with Jonathan Marchal

Tuesday, June 3  |  9 - 10:30am

BRN - Elective

Join us on this birding walk around the NC Arboretum gardens and trails in search of our most colorful residents. We will go over best practices for using binoculars, recommendations for purchasing your own binoculars, and popular field guides to use. Bring your own binoculars but if you do not have a pair we have some loaner binoculars available to use during the program.

This program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time.

Jonathan Marchal has led outdoor ecology and recreation programming for over twenty years for youth and adults, and serves as Director of Education at the Arboretum and is the creator of ecoEXPLORE, a youth citizen science initiative. He has prior work experience with the National Park System, North Carolina State Parks and Trout Unlimited. He is an award winning, certified environmental educator and has served as the president of the Environmental Educators of North Carolina. Jonathan holds an AAS in Recreation and Wildlife Management, a BA in Ecology and a Master’s Degree in Park, Recreation and Tourism Management. 


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Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay for the parking fee to enter the park for this class?

No, your registration for your program includes entry into the park for the day but does not include admission for any non-registered guests. You are welcome to stay and explore the grounds after your class is over until the park closes for the evening.

Where does this class meet?

Our classes are hosted at a variety of locations throughout the Arboretum property. Details about each class's meeting location are shared with participants two days before the class.

I heard there is a discount for members of the NC Arboretum, how do I find that promo code?

We share the discount code in our member newsletters a couple of times a year. If you are not sure what that code is, please email us at adulteducation@ncarboretum.org and we can share it with you if your membership is active.

Are there options to purchase food at the NC Arboretum?

Our Bent Creek Bistro is open from March - November 10 am - 4 pm daily and open during Winter Lights from 6 pm - 10 pm. There are vending machines located at each building with snacks and drinks available.

Organized by

The NC Arboretum: Adult Education Programs

North Carolina Arboretum Society members receive a 10% discount on class registration fees. Join today!

Adult & Continuing Education Programs are designed for participants 18 years and older.

$20.51