Ruby crowned kinglet, Mary BirchemSaturday, May 21
Join Capitol Land Trust and Black Hills Audubon Society on a bird outing to Inspiring Kids Preserve! Inspiring Kids Preserve is a 108-acre nature preserve conserved by Capitol Land Trust on the eastern shore of Henderson Inlet. Although not yet open to the public, this preserve protects a wide variety of habitat like Puget Sound shoreline, freshwater wetlands, and mixed forest. It is also the site of outdoor education initiatives and environmental restoration projects. This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking and listening for spring migrants along a two mile portion of the trail.
This event is limited to 30 participants because of parking availability. Please carpool if you are comfortable and able to do so.
Saturday, May 21
8:30 am – 11:30 am
Inspiring Kids Preserve (Johnson Point Rd NE), Olympia
*Driving directions sent upon registration
Trail information: The trails are a mixture between dirt, grass, and gravel and are uneven in spots. There is a moderately steep downhill/uphill walk to the parking area. A portion of the trail could be a little soggy/muddy. There is a portable toilet and seating available for use about halfway around the trail.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing for a slow pace, sturdy, closed-toed shoes and bring water and a snack. Bring your favorite birding tools (binoculars, scopes, camera, field guide, etc.) Merlin Bird ID is a great phone app for identifying birds in the field.
We will observe Black Hill Audubon Society’s COVID Guidelines:
- Participants agree to follow current Washington Phase Covid-19 guidance. They must stay home if they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, or new loss of taste or smell.
- We are unable to accommodate unvaccinated participants.
- Use of a facemask is an individual decision.
- Participants must agree to these guidelines concerning COVID-19.
This event is currently at capacity. Please email [email protected] to be placed on the waitlist.