Dates: November 9th & 20th

Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

September Location: Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge (the location will change each month) If we have a large amount of interest in the Birdwatching Club meetups at Lee Metcalf, we can consider providing bus transportation.

Cost: $25 for non-members and $20 for members per program

*There are two dates available for each bird club every month. You only need to pay for one of the dates in the month and you can join us on both of the dates! You will still need to REGISTER FOR BOTH DATES, so we are able to cap our club size at 10. You will receive an email with two discount codes after you complete your first registration. One of the discount codes will allow you to register for the second date of November, and the second discount code will allow you to register for future month's bird club meetups for a 30% discount!

Description: Missoula County is home to over 200 bird species. From migrating waterfowl, raptors, and warblers in the spring to flocks of red crossbills and breeding owls in the winter, each season is fun and exciting to bird in. In the Birdwatching Club we will visit different sites twice a month during every season to find what species are present and how they use their habitats. This club will meet twice a month, every month. All experience levels are welcome, and binoculars are available to borrow.

About the Instructor: Elena Ulev is a Master Naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide with over 30 years of experience conducting bird surveys and birding for fun. She is an avid eBirder, logging 180 species in Missoula County to date. Elena uses a variety of techniques to help all ages and experience levels learn how to identify birds by sight and by sound.

Participant cap per event: 10

What to Bring:

snacks, water
clothes for changing Montana weather conditions
writing implement and journal (optional, though handy)

COVID Precautions:

small class limited to 10 students
masks may be required or recommended indoors depending on CDC guidelines and Missoula numbers
vaccinated MNHC staff and instructors

FAQ

What’s the refund policy?

The course fee is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. In light of changes to programming due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Montana Natural History Center will make exceptions to its normal refund policy. These exceptions are as follows:

Any programs cancelled by the Montana Natural History Center are eligible for a full refund.

In the event a program fee can be rolled over to a following cycle or year, that offer will be made available to the paying program participant, and a spot will be reserved for the participant.

If a program is cancelled by a participant due to reasonable health and safety concerns from exposure risk to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Montana Natural History Center will issue a full refund.

If any participant experiences major illness, injury, or loss of a family member prior to the start of a registered program the participant is eligible for a full refund.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Nope! We will have a list of all the attendees.