Distance Learning: Seabirds of the World, Part I
Learn to identify seabirds of the world with biologist, Greg Smith!
See DetailsLearn to identify seabirds of the world with biologist, Greg Smith!
See DetailsLearn to identify seabirds of the world with biologist, Greg Smith!
See DetailsLocal author and guide John Rakestraw will show you how to identify less common summer shorebirds.
See DetailsJoin Brodie for a birding adventure to Jackson Bottom.
See DetailsLearn how seabirds breed, nest, and raise offspring!
See DetailsLearn how seabirds traverse the vast ocean to forage.
See DetailsJoin Dan for a birding adventure to Fernhill Wetlands.
See DetailsJoin Brodie for a birding by ear adventure to listen for shorebirds.
See DetailsJoin Dan for a birding adventure to Jackson Bottom.
See DetailsJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to find out where to bird in the Tillamook Bay.
See DetailsJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to find out where to bird in the Tillamook Bay.
See DetailsLearn about birds: inside and out!
See DetailsThere are around 10,000 bird species on this planet, and this series will introduce you to some of the families that make up the class of birds known as Aves!
See DetailsThere are around 10,000 bird species on this planet, and this series will introduce you to some of the families that make up the class of birds known as Aves!
See DetailsThere are around 10,000 bird species on this planet, and this series will introduce you to some of the families that make up the class of birds known as Aves!
See DetailsJoin us for a three-part series about birds and volcanoes presented by Gina Roberti from the Mount St. Helens Institute.
See DetailsJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to learn how to identify all the little brown birds!
See DetailsJoin us for a three-part series about birds and volcanoes presented by Gina Roberti from the Mount St. Helens Institute.
See DetailsThere are around 10,000 bird species on this planet, and this series will introduce you to some of the families that make up the class of birds known as Aves!
See DetailsJoin educator and birding guide Brodie Cass Talbott for an introduction to the owls that can be found in the Portland area, along with tips about how to find and enjoy owls where you live.
See DetailsJust in time for spring, in this class we’ll cover the basics of bird identification, from plumage and behavior to shape and voice.
See DetailsJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to learn how to identify migrating shorebirds.
See DetailsJoin John Rakestraw to learn about flycatcher identification just in time for the beginning of spring migration!
See DetailsThere are around 10,000 bird species on this planet, and this series will introduce you to some of the families that make up the class of birds known as Aves!
See DetailsWho doesn’t love the springtime return of Oregon’s migrant warblers? Join John Rakestraw in learning to perfect your warbler identification techniques.
See DetailsThere are around 10,000 bird species on this planet, and this series will introduce you to some of the families that make up the class of birds known as Aves!
See DetailsGet started or continue with your bird journal, using drawing, simple watercolor, and writing. We use specimens and photos to practice. You will try simple ways to learn to see in new ways, then draw, write, and use watercolors, and develop your pages. No art experience needed, just enthusiasm and a few tools!
See DetailsThere are around 10,000 bird species on this planet, and this series will introduce you to some of the families that make up the class of birds known as Aves!
See DetailsGet started or continue with your bird journal, using drawing, simple watercolor, and writing. We use specimens and photos to practice. You will try simple ways to learn to see in new ways, then draw, write, and use watercolors, and develop your pages. No art experience needed, just enthusiasm and a few tools!
See DetailsLocal author and guide John Rakestraw will show you were to go for the best birds near Cannon Beach and Seaside.
See DetailsThere are around 10,000 bird species on this planet, and this series will introduce you to some of the families that make up the class of birds known as Aves!
See DetailsGet started or continue with your bird journal, using drawing, simple watercolor, and writing. We use specimens and photos to practice. You will try simple ways to learn to see in new ways, then draw, write, and use watercolors, and develop your pages. No art experience needed, just enthusiasm and a few tools!
See DetailsJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to find out where to bird in the Columbia Estuary.
See DetailsLearn some simple and effective ways to represent the birds you see and love.
See DetailsJoin us for an investigation into why female birds (and birders) have been historically overlooked, and how we can all help at-risk species by taking the time to identify female birds and record where we see them.
See DetailsJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to learn all about sparrows!
See DetailsWith some easy drawing and painting tips, create satisfying birds and their surroundings. You will learn how to see in a new way and translate that vision onto paper. This class will help you understand that details are not what you think! Important, but not what we do first.
See DetailsMany species of waterfowl spend the winter in the Willamette Valley. This class will highlight field marks that enable you to identify ducks and geese from a distance.
See DetailsLess is more! In this class, you’ll learn to simplify and suggest with pen and paint. Eyes, beaks, feathers, spots, legs, and feet…once you see the shapes and patterns, it is easy to convert them to an image.
See DetailsJoin us to learn about the birds that exist outside of heteronormative human ideas and family structures. From gay swan foster parents to matriarchal hawk families and same-sex penguin couples, birds have a diverse array of relationship and family styles just like us!
See DetailsYou’ll learn easy and beautiful ways to suggest sky, water, rocks, trees, grasses…whatever is around your birds. Pen and brushstrokes make it possible to create settings for them, without having to be over-detailed.
See DetailsYou’ll learn some simple exercises, learn to get the lines and curves of a bird, quickly. Then play with adding some paint in a relaxed and easy manner.
See DetailsYou’ll learn some tricks of drawing to use in the field. Then you’ll learn to develop full journal pages by using your paints to add color and other approaches to your sketches.
See DetailsThis class will teach you to identify birds of the forest by both sight and sound and will give you tips for finding these elusive species.
See DetailsYou’ll learn some tricks of drawing to use in the field. Then you’ll learn to develop full journal pages by using your paints to add color and other approaches to your sketches.
See DetailsJoin Brodie for a birding adventure in search of woodpeckers to Company Lake.
See DetailsYou’ll learn some tricks of drawing to use in the field. Then you’ll learn to develop full journal pages by using your paints to add color and other approaches to your sketches.
See DetailsYou’ll learn some tricks of drawing to use in the field. Then you’ll learn to develop full journal pages by using your paints to add color and other approaches to your sketches.
See DetailsYou’ll learn some tricks of drawing to use in the field. Then you’ll learn to develop full journal pages by using your paints to add color and other approaches to your sketches.
See DetailsYou’ll learn some tricks of drawing to use in the field. Then you’ll learn to develop full journal pages by using your paints to add color and other approaches to your sketches.
See DetailsJoin Candace and Dan to learn about bird taxonomy and population dynamics through digital classes and field days! Investigate bird origins and the evolving science of taxonomy, dive into the promise and perils of bird naming systems, and investigate how bird distribution and populations change over time in this engaging six-week series.
See DetailsJoin Erin to learn about all things owl behavior!
See DetailsIn this class, we will explore fun ideas with page design. This will include informal, charming, and colorful ways to create unique journal pages.
See DetailsWhat makes the landscape around Mount St. Helens a unique place for birdwatching? Learn about why birders and scientists alike flock to the landscape surrounding Mount St. Helens.
See DetailsDiscover the world of wetland birds with John Rakestraw!
See DetailsRegister for this class to gain some observation skills, and learn to draw those birds in any pose.
See DetailsRegister for this class to explore “less is more” and make your journal pages jump to life with a vitality that sings.
See DetailsThis class will introduce you to some of the best birding sites around Portland. We will show you how to get there and what species you can expect at different seasons.
See DetailsJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to find out where to bird in Washington County.
See DetailsRegister for this class to learn to do quick sketches of birds, then do more detailed drawings using specimens and references.
See DetailsJohn Rakestraw will introduce you to the shorebirds typically found in Oregon in the spring, showing you how to identify them by size, shape, habits, and habitats.
See DetailsJoin Candace and Dan to learn about the wonders of bird migration through digital classes and field days! In this module, we hope to raise your awareness of the subtle cues of nature, and bring you into closer understanding of the lives of our feathered neighbors. We’ll explore how and why birds migrate, delving into the mysteries of how birds stay on course, how scientists measure migration, the amazing journeys of long-distance migrants, and much more. Along the way, we’ll practice our birding skills in the field, with a focus on the diversity and abundance of spring migrants in our region.
See DetailsThis class will feature birds found in open habitats, helping you to identify them by sight and sound, and where to find them.
See DetailsJoin us for Western Oregon Urban Forests for the Birds, a half-day workshop for woodland caretakers including landowners, HOA and condo/apartment communities, park managers, foresters, natural resource managers, or anyone interested in natural resource conservation.
See DetailsRegister for this class to learn to do quick sketches of birds, then do more detailed drawings using specimens and references.
See DetailsJoin John Rakestraw to learn a variety of forest-dwelling birds, with tips for identifying them by sight and sound.
See DetailsCelebrate summer with this exploration of our favorite aerial insectivores: Swallows!
See DetailsJoin Brodie for a birding adventure in search of woodpeckers to the Sandy River Delta.
See DetailsJoin Erin on a journey through the amazing evolutionary history, powerful physiology, interesting anatomy, and fascinating natural history of these charming birds.
See DetailsJoin us to learn about the life histories and adaptations of this diverse group of insects, from caterpillar chemical defenses to mimicry and reproduction.
See DetailsLocal author and guide John Rakestraw will cover the most common species of shorebirds found in Oregon during southbound migration.
See DetailsLocal author and guide John Rakestraw will introduce you to the less common species of shorebirds that pass through Oregon in Autumn.
See DetailsJoin John Rakestraw to learn about all the hummingbird species found in Oregon.
See DetailsLearn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about feathers.
See DetailsLearn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the basics of bird molt with Candace Larson.
See DetailsIn this class, John Rakestraw will show you the characteristics that make each gull species unique, allowing you to enjoy the diversity of gull species that winter in western Oregon.
See DetailsThis class will introduce you to the concept of birding by shape. By studying silhouettes, structural features become much more apparent. Many species are identifiable by their silhouette alone.
See DetailsThis virtual class will provide the tools for you to hone your field observation skills and provide insight, stories, and clues for fostering a deeper connection to our winter world.
See DetailsJoin us as we learn about all of the corvids (jays, magpies, crows, and ravens) found in Oregon.
See DetailsCreate a gift or decoration for the bird-lovers in your life! We will draw and then watercolor birds on small cards (of watercolor paper)!
See DetailsJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to learn how to identify waterfowl from a distance by using shape, patterns, and behavior.
See DetailsFeeding birds is a great way to enjoy a variety of species from the comfort of home. This class will show you how to feed effectively and safely.
See DetailsDid you know that Oregon is a great place to find plant fossils? Join us to learn about Oregon’s geologic history, how plant fossils are formed, and how and where to find them!
See DetailsThis class will introduce you to all the winter sparrows, highlighting each specie’s unique patterns, shapes, and behaviors.
See DetailsThis class will show you how to identify LBBs (wrens, finches, and blackbirds) that live in the Portland area.
See DetailsNesting season is upon us! Join us to learn about species that typically nest near human habitation.
See DetailsRegister for this class to gain some observation skills, and learn to draw those birds in any pose.
See DetailsThis class will look at all the hawks, eagles, and falcons found in Oregon, with tips on finding and identifying each one.
See DetailsJoin 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. 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.
See DetailsLearn how to care for and maintain a healthy Mason bee colony in your own garden!
See DetailsJoin watercolor artist Jude Siegel and discover fun ways to suggest different markings and coloration on your journal birds.
See DetailsJoin us to learn about the amphibians and reptiles of the Portland area.
See DetailsJoin 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. Module 1, Spring Approaches, will focus on the changing season, how birds are using the landscape, and an introduction to bird language.
See DetailsOregon’s bird populations have changed dramatically in the last 150 years. This class will highlight birds that have expanded their range or been intentionally introduced to Oregon. We will learn how and when they got here, and what impact they are having.
See DetailsLearn all about Flycatchers, notorious for giving birdwatchers a stiff neck and bewildered stare! Local author and guide John Rakestraw will show you how to identify these birds by sight and sound as well by as posture and performance.
See DetailsWarblers, brightly colored little songbirds from the tropics, are the highlight of spring migration throughout North America. This class will introduce you to all the regularly occurring species of warbler in Oregon, helping you to identify each one by sight and sound.
See DetailsWhat makes orchids such a special group of plants? Together we will learn about orchid evolution and ecology, and go through some of the beautiful and bizarre orchid species native to the Pacific Northwest.
See DetailsJoin 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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