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Bird Alliance of Oregon

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5151 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97210 United States
A photo of a Great Horned Owl, its body hidden by the needles of a pine tree.

Botany for Birders: Conifers with Ryan Gilpin

Join local arborist, ecologist and birder Ryan Gilpin on a series of classes designed to help birders explore the plant world. Every month, Ryan will focus on a particular characteristic of trees (such as leaves or bark) and use that character to understand more about the plant. This session will focus on conifers. Through coupled classroom and field sessions Ryan will help you increase your ability to describe that plant and connect to the natural world around you.

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A Common Yellowthroat, a tiny yellow and brown bird with black and white mask, is perched on a white flower.

Deep Birding through the Seasons: Peak Migration with Dan van den Broek and Candace Larson *FULL*

Join Dan and Candace as we use a slower approach to connecting with nature with a focus on understanding birds. From March through July, we’ll dive deep into our senses, focusing on awareness and intention, careful observation, inspired field journaling and basic illustration and mindfulness. At the height of diversity and abundance in our region, module 2 will help you connect more deeply with the life stories of these amazing world travelers.

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Anna's Hummingbird feeds on a red flowering currant

Botany for Birders: Rose City Flowers with Ryan Gilpin

Join local arborist, ecologist and birder Ryan Gilpin on a series of classes designed to help birders explore the plant world. Every month, Ryan will focus on a particular characteristic of trees (such as leaves or bark) and use that character to understand more about the plant. This session will focus on flowers. Through coupled classroom and field sessions Ryan will help you increase your ability to describe that plant and connect to the natural world around you.

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A stunning Rufous Hummginbird is hovering over a purple flower.

Willamette Valley Ecology Series with Dan van den Broek and Candace Larson *FULL*

Gain a deeper relationship with our very own Willamette Valley ecoregion during this three-week intensive with Dan van den Broek and Candace Larson. From geology to lepidoptery with plenty of birding and botanizing along the way, we’ll take a deep dive into the natural and cultural history of the place we call home

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Four young Great Egrets are sitting in a nest in a tree.

Deep Birding through the Seasons: The Next Generation with Dan van den Broek and Candace Larson

Join Dan and Candace as we use a slower approach to connecting with nature with a focus on understanding birds. From March through July, we’ll dive deep into our senses, focusing on awareness and intention, careful observation, inspired field journaling and basic illustration and mindfulness. Kiddos abound in July, providing us a great opportunity to experience the complex struggle for survival and dispersal.

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