ABA Mid-Atlantic Young Birder Conference
***REGISTRATION FOR THE YOUNG BIRDER CONFERENCE IS NOW OPEN! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER***
When: Saturday, September 22, 2012
Where: Ashland Nature Center, Hockessin, Delaware
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration: Young Birders $15 ABA member, $25 non-member Adults $25 ABA member, $35 non-member
Registration: ***CLICK HERE TO REGISTER***
Contact: Bill Stewart/bstewart@aba.org for more information. Or call 800-850-2473 x 240
SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION & LEICA SPORT OPTICS
In partnership with the Delaware Nature Society & Ashland Hawk WatchHosted by the Delaware Dunlins Youth Birders Club
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS
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Marie McGee |
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ABA YOUNG BIRDER CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Young Birder Presenters
- Concurrent sessions for both new and experienced young birders, featuring “I’m a birder, now what?”, Hawk identification in flight, How you can help the birds you love, Birding with technology, How to be a better field birder, Birding ethics, and much, much more
- Meet and bird with other young birders
- Morning bird-walk led by ABA, Leica and DOS birding experts
- Fabulous views of migrating raptors, raptor identification & learn how to collect data atop the Ashland Hawk Watch
- All registered participants receive a copy of The Young Birder's Guide to Birds of Eastern North America by Bill Thompson III
- Leica Sport Optics demo booth, along with other birding vendors
- Fully catered buffet lunch
- Remember to bring your Binoculars, scopes will be provided
- Sessions for parents, mentors, club coordinators
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Site of the Young Birder Conference
The Ashland Nature Center is located near Hockessin, DE and serves as the Delaware Nature Society's headquarters and the hub for all of its activities of nature education and natural resource conservation. The site features an overnight lodge for groups, a seasonal butterfly house, picnic area and four self-guided trails through a variety of habitats. The property includes more than 242 acres in the Piedmont, rich in wildlife diversity. Ashland is also home to the Ashland Hawk Watch, a joint partnership between the Delaware Nature Society and the Delmarva Ornithological Society, where over 14,000 migrating raptors are witnessed passing overhead between September 1 and November 30.
Ashland Nature Center
3511 Barley Mill Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
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ACCOMMODATIONS
On-site accommodations will be available for Friday, September 21st at the Ashland Lodge, starting at 6:00, featuring:- Two beautiful cabin-like dormitories with bunk beds, accommodating up to 72 people
- Great Room with fireplace, TV, DVD/VCR, seating for 80
- Panoramic view
- Restrooms with showers
- Modern kitchen, all appliances and cooking/eating utensils provided
- Electrical generator to ensure comfort and safety
RATES: Young Birder - $30.00, Adult - $40.00
All participants interested in overnight accommodations at the Ashland Lodge must reserve beds by calling 1-800-850-2473.