Tahoma Bird Alliance

Beverly Choltco-Devlin's nature illustration class was rescheduled to July 24th, Noon to 4:30 PM. 5 spots have opened up! Beverly is a life long artist and has extensive experience as a nature illustration instructor, having taught classes around the country. No prior art experience is required for this class. Learn a new way to engage with the outdoors and catalogue your nature experiences. Class fee $25 members, $40 non-members. If you're interested in taking part in this class, register at this link:
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Thursday, August 15th, 2 to 3:30 PM at the Adriana Hess Wetland Center in University Place: Join Tahoma Bird Alliance member and volunteer Laura Martinez for an all ages nature journaling class. Make a simple journal from paper and string, then head out to draw around the park! This class is suitable for ages 5 and up, but all minors must be accompanied by an adult. Register on our website! Class fee $10 members, $25 non-members. https://www.tahomabirdalliance.org/adult-classes

All Ages Art Journaling with Laura Martinez - https://mailchi.mp/fd8a47eee753/all-ages-art-journaling-with-laura-martinez

This July 4th, Remember our Feathered Friends! - https://mailchi.mp/701eb2faf499/this-july-4th-remember-our-feathered-friends

Come Visit Us at Ocean Fest! Click the link for tips on supporting birds in hot weather. - https://mailchi.mp/a05dc0903e5b/come-visit-us-at-ocean-fest

It's Fledgling Season: What to do if you find a bird that may need help! - https://mailchi.mp/f45f79018851/its-fledgling-season-what-to-do-if-you-find-one

Our office is closed today in observation of Juneteenth. We'll also be closed tomorrow, Thursday June 20th, as staff are out of office. As always, trails are open dawn to dusk!
If you have a question about bird or animal rescue resources during that time, check out our website:
https://www.tahomabirdalliance.org/i-found-a-baby-injured-bird

One week until Summer! Get outdoors with TBA🌤️ - https://mailchi.mp/7c1c46cee9fd/one-week-until-summer-get-outdoors-with-tba

Will you become a member and support birds and nature? Annual or monthly memberships support the work we do and start at just $5 a month. We depend on regular memberships and donations to connect people to nature through education, conservation and recreation.

tahomabirdalliance.org/membership

Wednesday, July 10th, Noon to 4:30 at Adriana Hess Wetland Park: Introduction to Nature Journaling and Sketching, taught by Tahoma Bird Alliance member and volunteer Beverly Choltco-Devlin! Beverly is a life long artist and has extensive experience as a nature illustration instructor, having taught classes around the country. No prior art experience is required for this class. Learn a new way to engage with the outdoors and catalogue your nature experiences! Class fee $25 members, $40 non-members. Register at link in bio!

New Class: Introduction to Nature Journaling🎨! Plus, read trip reports from two of our dedicated Birdathoners. - https://mailchi.mp/3be0eae5c24d/new-class-introduction-to-nature-journaling

Check out these beautiful photos taken during the On Seeing Nature walkabout! Attendees enjoyed this nature walk before heading inside for an instructional art presentation by . Thanks so much to instructor Anna Thurston and all the organizations, and to of Puget Sound for sharing their space. Sign up for our e-news to be among the first to know when classes like this become available: https://www.tahomabirdalliance.org/sign-up-for-enews
Photos Courtesy of Bill Johnson, .

Last Chance to Sign up for Bird Photography with Heather Voboril! This 3 part class starts tomorrow, Wednesday June 5th, 6PM at the Adriana Hess Wetland Center. You'll learn to fine tune your camera for challenging outdoor photography conditions. Saturday morning June 8th, join your classmates at Titlow Beach where you'll have opportunities to try out your new techniques in the field. On June 12th, reconvene at Adriana Hess Wetland Park for a constructive review of photos taken during the class. Register on our website! $75 members, $100 non-members.
https://www.tahomabirdalliance.org/adult-classes
Photo courtesy of Heather Voboril.

Starting Next Week: Bird Photography with Heather Voboril📷 - https://mailchi.mp/69b360125a03/starting-next-week-bird-photography-with-heather-voboril

Beautiful photos of this partnership walk with Nisqually Land Trust!

Our office will be closed over the Memorial Day weekend, and reopen for usual hours on Tuesday, May 28th. At this time of year, we get many calls about baby birds and animals who may be in need of help--so if the office is closed and you need info on licensed wildlife rescue facilities, refer to our Bird and Animal Rescue Resource List: https://www.tahomabirdalliance.org/i-found-a-baby-injured-bird

🪺🐦 Even a small donation makes a difference! 🐦🪺 Please donate to our Birdathon Fundraiser today to help protect birds and nature through education and conservation.

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Tahoma Bird Alliance Located at Adriana Hess Wetland Park

Support Birdathon and Check Out Our Photography Class! - https://mailchi.mp/04a05f3357e0/support-birdathon-and-check-out-our-photography-class Click the link to read our full eNews for the week.

Donate today to our Birdathon campaign!!! Your support directly helps us advocate for protecting critical bird habitat and caring for the green spaces birds need for nesting.

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PLEASE DONATE TO BIRDATHON! You can help provide the resources to plant native trees that increase tree canopy and bird habitat, and education for local students about the importance of birds and caring for the environment.

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Tahoma Bird Alliance Located at Adriana Hess Wetland Park

We had the most wonderful Birdability walk this morning with an amazing group from Sequoia Therepeutic Recreation! We missed the rain, we saw lots of birds, a young male black-tailed deer, and even a river otter!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Saturday, May 18th, 9-3:30 Check out this upcoming class featuring local artists and Author Molly Hashimoto.
This second in a series of tri-annual art & field sessions builds awareness...
Attendees will learn:

-how learning to see Nature through art can lead to better birding, and
-how knowledge of urban birds and landscape practices help each of us build more sustainable landscapes that help birds survive.
Details and registration on our website: https://www.tahomabirdalliance.org/adult-classes

Sehmel Homestead walks are back, every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8-10:30AM, through October! Led by Tahoma Bird Alliance volunteer Melissa Sherwood, these walks welcome birders of all ages and skill levels. Meet in the southeast parking area by the Pavilion. Turn right when you come off 101st St NW and keep going until you pass the Pavilion on your right. Join us tomorrow, May 15th. We hope to see you there!

Birdathon is one of our most important fundraisers each year to fund our conservation and education programs. Pick a team, make a donation, and help protect birds and nature.

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Check Out Our New Bird Photography Class! If drawing is more your style, you're in luck! There's still week left to sign up for On Seeing Nature featuring award winning artist and writer Molly Hashimoto.- https://mailchi.mp/cb4c441cf71d/check-out-our-new-bird-photography-class

Check out our upcoming bird photography class! Focused on traditional photography, this class is led by Tahoma Bird Alliance member and volunteer Heather Voboril. She describes herself as an advanced amateur birder and photographer, and has taught this class in the past to rave reviews! Learn how to capture clear and striking images of birds in all weather conditions. Class fee is $75 members, $100 non-members. Register on our website: https://www.tahomabirdalliance.org/adult-classes Photo courtesy of Heather Voboril.

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