FREE FIELD TRIPS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & PRODUCT DEMOS
These Better Birdwatching events are free but some may require park passes, and more details may be listed below.
Joe LaFleur holds degrees in wildlife biology and communications and is the author of Better Birdwatching, a series of DVDs about birds of North America. He has been collecting video and sounds of birds for 20 years and lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia.March/April 2014
Sat., March 22, Bird Walk & Program, Wild Birds Unltd., Little Rock, AR - 10:00-11:30 AM- Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a FREE guided bird walk to a nearby birding hotspot. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in a variety of habitats. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the store. - 11:30 AM-12:00 PM- Mr. LaFleur will provide a FREE audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the store. From 12:00-2:00 PM, Mr. LaFleur will be demonstrating his DVDs in the store and will be available to answer your questions about identifying birds and how to attract them to your yard. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 501-666-4210 or 888-414-2837. Sun., March 23, Bird Walk & Program, Wild Birds Unltd., Wichita Falls, TX - 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a FREE guided bird walk to a nearby birding hotspot. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in a variety of habitats. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the store. - 12:00-12:30 PM PM- Mr. LaFleur will provide a FREE audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the store. From 12:30-2:30 PM, Mr. LaFleur will be demonstrating his DVDs in the store and will be available to answer your questions about identifying birds and how to attract them to your yard. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 940-234-2473 or 888-414-2837. Mon., March 24, Bird Walk & Program, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Canyon, TX - 9:00-10:00 AM. Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a guided bird walk on the Paseo del Rio Trail. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in habitats like river, riparian areas, woodlands, shrubby areas and rocky cliffs. Beginners are welcome. Meet at Chinaberry Day Use Area. - 10:00-10:30 AM- Mr. LaFleur will be at the Visitor Center Gift Shop at the park entrance demonstrating his various birdwatching DVD videos. His titles include a new version that focuses on birds of the Southwest. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. Park admission is $5 per person 13 years and older, children 12 and under free. For more information call 806-488-2227 or 888-414-2837. Wed., April 2, Bird Walk & Program, Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock, MO - 9:00-10:00 AM- Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a free guided bird walk on a nature trail. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in habitats like woodland, natural spring and lake. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Visitor Center. - 10:00-10:30 AM- Mr. LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Visitor Center. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 660-837-3330 or 888-414-2837. Wed., April 2, Bird Program & Walk, Montauk State Park, Salem, MO - 4:00-4:30 PM- DVD author Joe LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Lodge. - 4:30-5:30 PM- Join Mr. LaFleur for a free guided bird walk. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in habitats like forest edge, shrubby fields and wooded stream. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Lodge. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 573-548-2434 or 888-414-2837. Thurs., April 3, Bird Program & Walk, Giant City State Park, Makanda, IL - 4:00-4:30 PM- DVD author Joe LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Lodge. - 4:30-5:30 PM- Join Mr. LaFleur for a free guided bird walk along the Indian Creek Nature Trail. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in habitats like woodland, creek, riparian areas, shrubby areas and bluffs. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Lodge. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 618-457-4921 or 888-414-2837. Fri., April 4, Bird Walk & Program, Reelfoot Lake State Park, Tiptonville, TN - 9:00-10:00 AM- Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a free guided bird walk. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in a variety of habitats. Beginners are welcome. Meet at Visitor Center. - 10:00-10:30 AM- Mr. LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Visitor Center. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 731-253-8003 or 888-414-2837. Fri., April 4, Bird Program & Walk, Natchez Trace State Park, Wildersville, TN - 4:00-4:30 PM- DVD author Joe LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Pin Oak Lodge. - 4:30-5:30 PM- Join Mr. LaFleur for a free guided bird walk on the Pin Oak Lodge Trail. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in a habitats like lake, wetland and woodland. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Pin Oak Lodge. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 731-968-3742 or 888-414-2837. Sat., April 5, Bird Walk & Program, Kenlake State Park, Hardin, KY - 9:00-10:00 AM- Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a free guided bird walk. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in habitats like woodlands, shrubby areas, fields and lake. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Hotel Lobby. - 10:00-10:30 AM- Mr. LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Hotel Lobby. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 270-474-2211 or 888-414-2837. Sat., April 5, Bird Program & Walk, Lake Barkley State Park, Cadiz, KY - 3:30-4:00 PM- DVD author Joe LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Recreation Room in the Lodge. - 4:00-5:00 PM- Join Mr. LaFleur for a free guided bird walk. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in a variety of habitats. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the deck outside the Recreation Room in the Lodge. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 270-924-1131 or 888-414-2837. Sun., April 6, Bird Walk & Program, Pennyrile Forest State Park, Dawson Springs, KY - 9:00-10:00 AM- Join DVD author Joe LaFleur for a free guided bird walk along Clifty Creek. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in habitats like woodlands, shrubby areas, riparian areas, creek and lake. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Lodge Meeting Room. - 10:00-10:30 AM- Mr. LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Lodge Meeting Room. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 270-797-3421 or 888-414-2837. Sun., April 6, Bird Program & Walk, Mongomery Bell State Park, Burns, TN - 2:00-2:30 PM- DVD author Joe LaFleur will provide a free audiovisual program about common spring migrants. The program will help you identify birds by sight and sound and will also review preferred habitats where each species is likely to be encountered. Meet at the Visitor Center Auditorium. - 2:30-3:30 PM- Join Mr. LaFleur for a free guided bird walk along the Jim Bailey Trail. The walk features hands-on identification of resident and migrant birds in a variety of habitats. Beginners are welcome. Meet at Visitor Center. Ages 10 and up. Bring binoculars and good walking shoes. For more information call 270-924-1131 or 888-414-2837.