EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

In addition to the programs presented at the monthly meetings, you can also benefit from the various workshops covering a wide range of birding related topics. Want to know about the habits of owls? How to use eBird? Explore the birds of India? We have you covered.

New Announcement (October 5, 2025):  The Education Committee is looking for new committee members to help promote and organize education workshops.  You do not have to be an expert birder to be on the committee.   The committee meets once a month for an hour to plan and organize upcoming scheduled workshops.    If you are looking to get involved in the HBC activities, and have some fun, this is a great way to participate!  To join please contact the HBC Education Committee via email at education@hampshirebirdclub.org.   We look forward to hearing from you soon!

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

February:  

Crow Roost Workshop, with Patti Steinman, Senior Teacher/Naturalist, Arcadia Mass Audubon, Friday, February 6, 2026 7pm-8pm

Join Patty Steinman as she discusses the amazing Crow Roost that occurs this time of year.  Crows travel from all directions to a communal winter roost in our area.   There are hundreds of crows that stream in to join and vocalize with each other.  This workshop will be a preparation to February 7, 2026 Crow Roost field trip. 

Date and Time:  February 6, 2026, 7pm - 8pm EST

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81027591709?pwd=NvM3bi14gKC8vDVF32b6YVr2FxzMJC.1

Meeting ID: 810 2759 1709

Passcode: 857746

Bobolinks, Meadowlarks, Savanah Sparrows with Hyla Howe – Wednesday February 25 at 7 p.m.  

Hyla Howe is the Grassland Bird Biologist, Mass Audubon.  Hyla Howe recently joined the Mass Audubon team and is working to coordinate and expand The Bobolink Project in Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.  Hyla completed her M.S. in Natural Resources at the University of Vermont where she studied grassland bird population dynamics and hayfield management. Hyla previously served as a board member for Northern New York Audubon Society, where she founded their Farm Grant Program

Date and Time: February 25, 2026, 7pm-8pm

Zoom Link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84488648785?pwd=YKkrZ5YJq54SGIaiThwfFnAq84dF5a.1

Meeting ID: 844 8864 8785

Passcode: 202653

May: 

The companion Field Trip to February's Online Zoom Workshop:

Date and Time: May 22, 2026, 8:30 - 11 am

Location: Silvio O Conte Fort River in Hadley Massachusetts.  Meet at 69 Moddy Bridge Road Parking Lot

Join Hyla Howe (TBC), Bill Randolph, Craig Alan, Harvey Alan and Carol Fournier for an exploration of the fields at the Conte Refuge including an easy walk on the farm road looking for nesting Bobolinks, Meadowlarks and Savannah Sparrows. This portion involves approximately 2 miles on a mostly flat dirt/rocky road with some slight hills. Bring your own seating as there are no benches along the road. We will explore the grasslands with views of the Holyoke Range and three marshes for waterfowl and raptors. As there are several covered Pavilion viewing areas near the parking lot, there is an opportunity for stationary participation as well. 

Questions? Email Bill at warandolph@comcast.net. (E) Field Trip designations: (E) – Easy walking conditions, fairly accessible for most, usually flat terrain on old farm trail.

Registration to be set up soon on this site.

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For an archive of past workshops, check out the eventvideos archive.