In partnership with Stanly Community College

Birds Bring Us Together for the Great Backyard Bird Count 

Join the global community in sharing a love of birds & nature

For a quarter of a century the annual Great Backyard Bird Count has been a bright spot for nature lovers. The 25^th edition of the event is coming up, and we want to invite you to participate with us at Juneberry Ridge on Saturday, February 19th. Everyone is invited to join the count so their birds become part of a massive database used by scientists to track changes in bird populations over time. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada.

You’re also invited to tune in to a special webinar about how to participate in the GBBC. It’s being held February 16 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern Time. It’s free. Just register to attend the Facebook livestream.

Carolina Chickadee by Paul Nielson, Macaulay Library

Schedule

A few notes from Juneberry:

1. FREE ADMISSION

2. Lunch ticket available at an additional cost. Purchase tickets using the link below the RSVP section on this page

Menu:

Chicken Soup, Mushroom Soup, Greenhouse Salad Bar 

Dessert: Smores station and hot chocolate 

3. This event is rain, snow, or shine! And dress accordingly, because we will be outdoors!

4. Bring Binoculars or field guides if you have them. No worries if you don’t! If you wish to purchase a field guide, Birds of the Carolinas is a great place to start!

5. We have lodging on-site and welcome you to stay with us. Check availability here

This event is cosponsored by Stanly Community College and will be led by Bryan Sharp, SCC professor and ornithologist. If you wish to take a deeper dive into birding and are local, you may look at registering for his class Birds of Stanly County, and Beyond! which begins in April.