Join our 4-H Natural Resources Educator to learn about birds and birding!

Bird Quest

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

This program is in the style of the Great Backyard Bird Count, a weekend focused on birding that happens globally every February. Birders of all skill levels spend at least fifteen minutes watching birds and report their data to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology through the online website eBird.org. This data is then used for research by scientists.

While not happening on the exact days of the Great Backyard Bird Count, Bird Quest seeks to promote the activity of birding. Participants will begin indoors, transitioning to a guided walk in the woods. Attendees will learn how to use binoculars, notice different clues to help identify a bird, and familiarize themselves with some common bird calls.

Afterwards, gear up and head outside to put this knowledge to work in a bird search. Look and listen, with the help of our educator, to create a record of what birds are nearby. Finish out the program by learning about the citizen science project your data will become a part of!

This program is open to all ages. We ask that you please wear boots that can handle the snow and dress appropriately for the weather. If there is enough snow, you'll get to use the center's snowshoes at no additional cost, or you can bring your own.

Fee

$4 per person and up to $12 per family. Children three years old and under are free. Advanced registration is encouraged, as space is limited.

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BirdQuest_235

Contact

Katrina Relyea
4-H Natural Resources Educator
kmr276@cornell.edu
315-963-7286, ext. 401

Location

Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
748 State Route 183
Williamstown, New York 13493

Last updated January 27, 2026

Philosophy

The best way to learn about ecology is to be out in it! Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is a laboratory where youth and adults can observe nature first hand, alone or under the guidance of one of the Center’s Environmental Educators. Public programs often feature guest presenters who are recognized leaders in the fields of wildlife management, outdoor education, and botany. It is also the Center’s belief that learning should be fun.