Elachee Great Backyard Bird Count Festivities

From February 18-22, 2022, Elachee invites bird enthusiasts to help identify birds in your local area by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a community program of The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada. 

RESOURCES:

• How You Can Participate in the 2022 Great Backyard Bird Count
• Instructions for Counting Birds
• Elachee Science Night Playbacks:
  – Guest Presenter Giff Beaton Wood Warblers of Georgia
  – Guest Presenter Corina Newsome Birding 101 
• Gardening for Birds
• DIY Bird Feeders
• Teachers and Parents: Download Bird Coloring Sheets

Art and Photo Contests: Closed

Discovery Saturday at Elachee

Presented by Northside Hospital, host sponsor New Urban Forestry and program sponsor Syfan Logistics, Inc.

Great Backyard Bird Count 2022: February 19 Festivities

Early Morning at Chicopee Lake

Adult Birding Hike with Peter Gordon from 8-10 a.m., starting/ending at Chicopee Lake.
Enjoy a guided hike along the Lake Loop (approximately 3 miles) on the Chicopee Woods Hiking Trail system. Ages 14 and older may participate. Minors must be accompanied by an adult also registered for the hike.

PROGRAM FEE: $10 Per Person
Pre-Registration Required

Bird Hike Registration

Elachee’s Great Backyard Bird Count 2022

Birding Activities taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elachee Nature Science Center.

ADMISSION: $10 Per Person (ages 2 and older), $5 Per Elachee Member
Enjoy participating in birding activities and programs listed below. Admission also includes access to Elachee’s live animal exhibits and Live Animal Showcases. Pre-register or pay at the door.

Birding Activities Registration

• Owl Crafts
• Scavenger Hunt
• Birding Lane
• Owl Pellet Dissection
• Live Animal Showcases (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) Sessions are 45 minutes.
• FREE Stuff!
• Special Guests: Blue Ridge Raptors with Live Birds of Prey, Georgia Audubon
• Exhibitor: Hall County Library System
• Refreshment Vendor: Frozen Frenzee Coffee and Smoothie Truck

Covid-19 Preparedness Policy: For the health of our community and to protect those most vulnerable in our lives, Elachee recommends that all visitors follow CDC guidance with regard to wearing masks.