NATURE WALK: Spring Birding Extravaganza with Nature Education Opportunities

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Join us for a spring birding adventure to identify birds through sounds and behaviors at the Rockingham Rail Trail. This approximately 3 mile walk will be led by Kelly Dwyer, naturalist, award-winning environmental educator, and owner of Nature Education Opportunities.

You have become a keen observer of your dog’s communication through learning the meaning behind various barks, whines and behaviors. Let’s apply these observation skills to the avian world as we explore the beautiful habitats along a section of the Rockingham Rail Trail, welcoming back migrating birds and celebrating our year-round resident feathered friends!

Along our walk, we will discuss and examine:

• Ground-breaking new research behind bird behavior and communication.
• Territory establishment, mate selection and nesting strategies.
• Tips and techniques to identify birds through field marks, song and habitat location.

Your future walks with your pups will take on a new dimension of joy and engagement as you will be able to recognize many birds along the trails!

A special chew treat will be provided as stimulation for dogs at each birding stop. If your dog has allergies, please alert us at woof@goldendognh.com.

ABOUT KELLY DWYER:
Kelly, the owner of Nature Education Opportunities and an award-winning environmental educator and certified NH elementary teacher, has been creating and delivering engaging programming for audiences of all ages for over 15 years.

As a certified wellness coach, Kelly also brings a deep understanding of the numerous benefits of connecting with the natural world to reduce stress, improve health and embrace a more mindful approach to life and learning.

An avid gardener and cook, she loves to spend time with her family, which includes her husband and two daughters.

TRAIL RATING:
The walk is approximately 3 miles long and rated as Level 1, easy, flat and wide.

COST: To REGISTER, scroll to the bottom of this page to the BOOK EVENT section.

• Members – $25/dog/person, only one dog/person for maximum happiness. Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART.
• Non-Members – $35/dog/person, only one dog/person for maximum happiness.

Limited to 15 people. ONLY 1 dog/person please due to the stop and go nature of this program.

Full refund issued if cancellation received 48 hours prior to event start time, otherwise no refund if canceled after. 

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
Meet at the Depot Road Rockingham Rail Trail parking lot near the Candia/Raymond town line. Take Rte 27 to Langford Road, Right onto Depot Road, and the lot is on the right.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT:
Please review our Club Guidelines, sign our Liability Waivers & Release Forms, and read our covid guidelines on our Events & Activities page.

CANCELLATIONS:
If weather or covid conditions make gathering and walking unsafe, the event will be cancelled and announced in the Event section of the Facebook Group and on this Calendar page.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.