Chilliwack ElderCollege
We exist to provide outstanding lifelong learning and growth opportunities for adults 50 years and better!
Chilliwack ElderCollege
We exist to provide outstanding lifelong learning and growth opportunities for adults 50 years and better!
Start date: Saturday, April 7 2018.
Schedule:
On Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Resource person: Chilliwack ElderCollege --> 604-702-2611
Location: Meet Location: Sears parking lot @ Cottonwood Mall near doors facing Luckakuck Way.
Description: ***Please Note: Bus Departs at 8:00 AM SHARP*** Calling all bird lovers! This action-packed birdwatching day begins with a stop at Colony Farm Regional Park. We will arrive by 9:30 AM and walk 15 minutes to the field banding station where we will watch a bird banding demonstration and learn about the importance of this research. Gregory will then lead us as we explore this site and he will answer your questions. We will leave at 11:15 AM and bus to the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary. We will arrive around noon and take a lunch break. Gregory will again take the lead from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. We will depart in time to arrive back in Chilliwack by approximately 5:00 PM. You must be able to walk on flat, groomed trails for up to 1 hour without a break. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. **We will go rain or shine!** What to Bring: pack enough fluids and food, including a bag lunch, to last you for the entire day. Binoculars are recommended. The gift shop at the Reifel Sanctuary sells snacks & bird seed. They also lend binoculars. Course fees include return bus fare, group experience fee at Colony Farms and entrance fee at the Reifel Sanctuary. Note: Due to the high pre-paid bus rental and admission fees required for this course, refunds must be requested by 3:00 PM on Thursday, Mar 29, 2018. Students must leave the bus at both stops & stay with the group at all times. An off-site waiver form must be signed prior to participating in this class
Mandatory membership(s):
Available: 3
Price: $99.00 Taxes waived
Notes: What to Bring: pack enough fluids and food, including a bag lunch, to last you for the entire day. Binoculars are recommended. The gift shop at the Reifel Sanctuary sells snacks. Note: Due to the high pre-paid bus rental and admission fees required for this course, refunds must be requested by 3:00 PM on Thursday, Mar 29, 2018. Students must leave the bus at both stops & stay with the group at all times.
Prerequisites: *An off-site waiver form must be signed prior to participating in this class.
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