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Birding Tours
- Birding tours are $5 per person for non-members, $3 for members
- No reservation necessary
- Times may vary due to season, these times begin in June
- Every 2nd Tuesday morning of the month at 7:30 am
- Every 2nd Sunday morning of the month at 7:30 am
- Every 3rd Sunday morning of the month at 7:30 am
- Bird count/survey: Every 4th Saturday morning of the month, please call for time
Docent Training
Docent training is an 8-week course that will be held Saturdays. Each session lasts three hours. Training includes the history of Mitchell Lake, bird and plant identification, wildlife management, nature center procedures, and educational nature interpretation.
The cost to participate is $35.00 and includes training and materials. Please call (210) 628-1639 for more information and to find out when our next class will be scheduled.
Basic Birding for Adults
Saturday, 9/4/10 8:30 to 11:30 am
Do you enjoy watching birds &find birds interesting and beautiful? MLAC Docents Tom & Patsy Inglet share tools, tips, & techniques for you to build your birding skills. The class is 1.5 hours of instruction and 1.5 hours in the field. Bring binoculars & a bird field guide; we also have some to loan. Dress for a bird walk: long pants, dull colors, walking shoes, & a hat.
- Program fee: $5 for non-members; Free for members
- Space is limited, RSVP is required
- For more information or to rsvp, mlac@audubon.org
Free Family Program: Kids Birding 101
Saturday, September 11, 2010 9 am to 11 am
Great program for kids to learn about bird identification and habitat. We'll learn how to use binoculars and take a hike to see which winter residents we can identify!
- Free
- Space is limited, RSVP is required
- For more information or to rsvp, mlac@audubon.org
Saturday 9/18/10: 9am to 11
Organic Pest Control with Molly Keck
There are many ways to manage pests without using pesticides and when management is necessary, there are many organic options to help preserve our beneficial insects and environment. This presentation will cover cultural and mechanical control methods to prevent, tolerate, and manage the bugs that bug you!
- Program fee: $5 for non-members; Free for members
- Space is limited, RSVP is required
- For more information or to rsvp, mlac@audubon.org
Saturday 10/2/10: 9 am to 11
Free Family Program “Wonderful World of Insects”
Get immersed in the world of insects with this 30 minute Entomology lesson for kids of all ages. Learn what makes an insect an insect, where they live, which ones are good, and other interesting facts about them. Live and preserved insects will be available as well! Stick around after the lesson to do an activity on insects.
- Free
- Space is limited, RSVP is required
- For more information or to rsvp, mlac@audubon.org
Saturday 10/16/10: 10 am to noon
Gardening In the Shade with Texas Natives with Judit Green
Having a shady yard can frustrate even the most experienced gardener. If you have an area where you can't get grass to grow, then learning about some of our Texas native plants that do well in shady conditions might be the trick to turning your yard into a botanical delight! These plants are not only beautiful but, because they grow naturally in the San Antonio area, they are also drought tolerant and disease resistant. This program will introduce you to shade loving plants and their wildlife value.
- Program fee: $5 for non-members; Free for members
- Space is limited, RSVP is required
- For more information or to rsvp, mlac@audubon.org
Saturday 10/23/10: 9 am to 4 pm
MLAC FALL WILDLIFE FESTIVAL & PLANT SALE
MLAC’s FREE annual fall celebration of nature features plant sales, hayrides, a raptor show, exhibit booths, kid’s activities, SAWS Autumn Bloom Giveaway and more.
Interested in becoming a sponsor of this event? Please click here for our 2010 Sponsorship form or call Susan Albert at 210-628-1639. |
