Registration is NOT required for this field trip.

Field Trip Leader: Nicole Barden

Red-winged Blackbird, Image by Elliot Chasin

Join Environmental Educator Nicole on a visit to this unique local park which features a winding trail through oak savannah habitat and past vernal pools. We will be looking and listening for wintering birds as well as early spring arrivals. Yellow-billed Magpies are often seen at this park, and we may even locate some of their nests! This trip is open to all birding levels and ages and will be slow paced, keeping an eBird list as we go. Beginning birders and young birders are encouraged to join. The trail is flat, with a mix of paved and unpaved sections, and travels through mixed shade and sun. There are bathrooms available at this location.

We are expecting to travel no more than 2 miles. This trip will happen rain (light to moderate) or shine but heavy rain, wind, and flooding will cancel. If you are unsure, please email Nicole to confirm the trip is happening the day before.

Meeting Location: Meet Nicole in the Phoenix Park parking lot. 

Directions: From Hwy. 50, take Hazel Ave. north, turn right on Sunset Ave.  Turn right into the park at the first stop sign. The parking lot will be straight ahead.

COVID 19 Precautions: All participants, including children 5 and up and field trip leaders, must be vaccinated.