Birding Workshop For Scouts: Shenandoah Naturalists is pleased to announce our workshop for the Boy Scouts' "Bird Study" Merit Badge and Activity Credits towards the Nature Study for the Girl Scouts' Birds/Eco/Wildlife Interest Project Patches. The workshop is provided at no cost to the scout.

WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING IN JIM BARNETT PARK, WINCHESTER

Friday, April 1st 7-9 PM:  Lecture/ Slide show and Audio lab

Saturday, April 2nd 1-4:30 PM:  Hands-on practical & Birdhouse craft workshop. 

Required field trip activities will be announced in the following weeks (Green Circle or 3rd Winchester Battlefield).

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP BY E-MAIL  mailto:NATURELOVER@SHENANDOAHNATURALISTS.ORG  AND RECEIVE A REGISTRATION REPLY.  REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST FIFTY SCOUTS. Participants in the crafts workshops must be at least 9 years old.

Alternate:  you may register by phone (540)  667-6778 & leave a message.  You MUST leave your home phone number with the message to get a confirmation.

Before Class:  Boy Scouts should buy the BSA Merit Badge Bird Study book. (we have a limited number of books available for those with limited resources).  Study the book before class so you will have a better understanding of the topics. 

All participants will also need a field notebook:  a 5x7 or 7x8 spiral ring notebook will work best.  Bring pencil or pen!!  Also, feel free to bring your own birding field guide and/or binoculars.