| For the Birds |
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Birding 101
How to Build a Basic Birdhouse
Gardens to Attract Birds & Butterflies
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| Birding 101 | Tell a Friend! |
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| | Are you curious about the birds around you, both in your yard and further afield? We will examine the various birds found locally and some not so locally in this workshop. We will look at what makes a bird a bird and the great variety of different types found in nature, as well as their endlessly fascinating habits and lifestyles. We will also discuss the growing sport of bird-watching and bird-watching equipment. Participants will work on improving their abilities to find and to identify birds in both in class settings and in the field.
Note: This in NOT a photography workshop.
Jim Rowoth is a life-long aviphile and has observed birds in all corners of our state and country, as well as in Latin America and Europe. He leads field trips for the San Joaquin Audubon Society as well as for the annual Lodi Crane Festival and the Central Valley Birding Symposium, and has been the compiler for the Stockton Christmas Bird Count since the mid-1990s. He co-authored and edited Birding in and Around San Joaquin County, the San Joaquin Audubon Society's bird-finding guide. |
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Aux |
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| 45504 |
March 6, 13, 27, April 10 & 17 (no class on March 20 & April 3) |
Saturdays (5 classes) |
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
Shima 128 |
Rowoth |
79.00 |
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79.00 |
Reg Begins 02/01/2010 8:00 AM
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| How to Build a Basic Birdhouse | Tell a Friend! |
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| | Have you always wanted to try your hand at building your own birdhouse? Here's your chance to learn to use a few power tools and make a basic birdhouse from a standard fence board! Join Jack Dunn as he leads you through the steps to build a basic birdhouse. Jack will begin with basic power tool safety and proceed to measuring the lumber, cutting the pieces, and assembling the birdhouse. The opening can be sized to suit western bluebirds or chickadees and tufted titmice, and the front can be removed for easy access to clean it out after nesting season.
Plans and all necessary screws and nails will be provided, and you will utilize the power tools in the shop.
Please wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals allowed).
Required Materials: Bring your own safety glasses and a 5-foot 1 x 6 pine or cedar board.
Jack Dunn taught high school woodshop and drafting for eight years and has been an adjunct speech instructor at Delta College for over thirty years. |
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Dates |
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Location |
Instructor |
Fee |
Aux |
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| 72609 |
March 6 & 13 |
Saturdays (2 classes) |
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Budd 104 |
Dunn |
38.00 |
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38.00 |
Reg Begins 02/01/2010 8:00 AM
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| Gardens to Attract Birds & Butterflies | Tell a Friend! |
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| | A great garden has its own ecosystem. Birds can actually reduce pest population, and both birds and butterflies can give the garden a purpose beyond visual pleasure. Delta College horticulture instructor Andria Bersi will present information to show you how to transform an established garden or design a new one--complete with plant list, specifications, and a visit to the butterfly garden on campus!
Andria Bersi is a Delta College horticulture instructor and runs her own consultation and design business. |
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Dates |
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Times |
Location |
Instructor |
Fee |
Aux |
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| 29396 |
April 7 |
Wednesday (1 class) |
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
Shima 128 |
Bersi |
30.00 |
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30.00 |
Reg Begins 02/01/2010 8:00 AM
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