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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch and Learn: Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, May 3 at 12 pm\nFree. Open to the public. \nBirds are everywhere. There are about 10\,000 species in the world\, a fact that helps any beginning birder find birds. If you have ever been curious about what it takes to become a birder\, join us for this beginning birding program to learn tips on how to bird and how you can connect more deeply with nature. Presentation by Chris Soto\, SAHC Trustee and member of the Elizabethton Bird Club and Joe McGuiness\, vice-president of activities for the Elizabethton Bird Club.  \nWe will also record the Virtual Lunch and Learn to share on SAHC’s YouTube Channel. \n\nClick HERE to Register for Virtual Lunch and Learn \n\nThis is Part 1 of a 2-part series. In conjunction with this online webinar program\, we will offer an in-person event the following week on Wednesday\, May 10 at 8:30 am. Put your new birding skills to use at our Beginning Birder Walk at Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area. You are not required to sign up for both\, although we recommend it. The bird walk outing is FREE\, but registration is required – Click HERE for more info and register for the Beginner Birder Walk.
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/virtual-lunch-and-learn-birding-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming,Virtual Conservation Experience
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SUMMARY:2023 Hampton Creek Cove Beginner Birder Walk
DESCRIPTION:When: May 10\, starting at 8:30 am\nWhere: Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area\, TN\nDistance: Approx. 1.5 to 2 miles\nDifficulty: Easy\, 3/10\nCost: FREE\nRegistration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED\nJoin us for this beginning birding walk to learn tips on how to listen for birds\, spot their movements\, then look for marks to help you identify them. The walk will be led by Chris Soto\, SAHC Trustee and member of the Elizabethton Bird Club and Joe McGuiness\, vice president of activities for the Elizabethton Bird Club. This will be a great event for beginning birders who want to get some hands-on experience! \nBirding may begin in the parking area\, as there are often a number of birds right there.  The birds will determine where we go and stop along the route\, but you can expect to walk about one to two miles on trails\, through pastures\, across the new bridge over the creek\, and along the edge of the tree line. Hopefully we’ll see some Golden-winged Warblers! Along this route\, we’ll be watching for birds near portions of the Elm Hollow Loop Trail and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail\, up to the base of the Shell Hollow Trail. \n*A limited supply of binoculars will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThis outing is Part 2 of a 2-part series\, with a Virtual SAHC Lunch and Learn on May 3rd at 12:00pm: Birding for Beginners. You are not required to sign up for both\, but it is recommended. Learn about birding\, then join us at Hampton Creek Cove to put your new knowledge to work! Register separately for the virtual introductory program HERE. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to katie@appalachian.org. \nRegister for Beginner Birder Walk
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2023-hampton-creek-cove-beginner-birder-walk/
LOCATION:Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit
DESCRIPTION:We have a winner! Thank you to all who came out to support conservation and see us at the Haen Gallery tonight! We have a raffle winner and they have been already been notified.\nOn Thursday\, May 18\, from 5-8 p.m.\, Mosaic Realty comes together with 12 downtown Asheville galleries to create a unique community art walk and benefit. This free fundraiser\, open to the public\, will be hosted by Mosaic real estate agents\, with each gallery highlighting a different local nonprofit organization – including Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. \nTake in the eclectic work of local\, regional and international artists while learning about the fantastic work being done by each nonprofit. There will be lite fare and beverages as well as the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win exciting prizes\, with all proceeds going to the highlighted organization. Additionally\, each gallery will contribute a percentage of sales to its featured nonprofit. \nHaen Gallery is one of 12 galleries downtown that will host the first annual Asheville Art Walk in an effort to showcase Asheville’s talented local artists. Haen Gallery has chosen Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy as their non-profit beneficiary for the evening. SAHC will receive 10% of proceeds from the sale of artwork at Haen Gallery during the event. There will also be items for raffle\, to benefit SAHC. Chris Foley\, gallery owner\, is donating a piece of his work for the raffle and Matt Christie of Green River Woods will contribute a hand-made butcher-block\, plus SAHC and our partners at Chestnut\, Wicked Weed Brewing\, and Highland Brewing Company have put together a ‘local bundle’ of gift certificates and goodies. \nAdvance purchase of raffle tickets has NOW CLOSED. You can purchase tickets at the event. Drawing for the raffle will be 7:30 pm May 18.\nThe Mosaic Art Walk and Benefit is yet another way Mosaic connects community members\, supporting organizations essential to the health and vitality of Asheville. Ready to take in Asheville’s art and entertainment scene\, support worthy local causes\, and meet Mosaic agents all at the same time? Visit MosaicArtWalk.com for more info about participating galleries\, raffle prizes and featured nonprofit partners! \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO at MyMosaicRealty.com
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/mosaic-art-walk-and-benefit/
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