Juncos are starting to show up in our area.  Have you spotted
 one yet? 
 
 photo from Wikipedia
 
 
 
 
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Field Trips and Events
Thursday, October 20, 8-10AM, Bird Explorers for Teens with Patterson Park Audubon
Join Audubon as student scientists!  No experience necessary.  Earn service learning hours observing birds!  Meet at the fountain in the northwest corner of Patterson Park.  No school this day!  Call 410-558-2473
or email baltimore@audubon.org to register.
 
Saturday, October 22, 10am-2pm        Leader Bryan MacKay  Patapsco Fall Color Hike, Patapsco Valley State Park, McKeldin area.
Join naturalist and author Bryan MacKay for a 4-mile hike to look at  late-season wildflowers, plants and fall color. This is a pretty section of Patapsco, with the river almost always in sight. Please contact Bryan to register and for directions at least a day in advance: mackay@umbc.edu

Tuesday, October 25, 5-630PM, Sunset Paddle at Pickering Creek  5:00- 6:30PM
$5 per person -  There is enough time for one last
paddle on the creek as the autumn breezes cool. Bring the whole family to enjoy the fall colors, and quiet
sounds of the creek by canoe as the sun sets over Pickering Creek. Lifejackets and paddles provided.  Call 410-822-4903 to register.

Saturday, October 29, 8-930AM, Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
Meet at the fountain in the northwest corner of Patterson Park, closest to the intersection of E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave. Spot on map is approximate. Email baltimore@audubon.org for directions or questions.
 
Looking forward:
Nov. 11 - Owl Prowl at Pickering Creek
Nov. 26 - Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
Nov. 30 - New Moon Hike at Pickering Creek
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer  with Chesapeake Audubon!
Click here for current opportunities.   We especially need someone to manage our website.
 
Patterson Park Audubon 
Habitat Team Volunteeers Needed!
Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:00am - 10:30am.  We are building bird habitat in Patterson Park and need your help! These native gardens provide food and homes for the park's wildlife, and learning spaces for students. Tools, gloves, water, and snacks provided. Service hours awarded to helpful students. No need to register. Meet at the wetland garden, uphill from the Boat Lake.  Call 410.558.2473 or email ppaudubon@gmail.com with questions.
 
Pickering Creek Audubon Center: 
Please visit their website for current opportunities, or contact Samantha at spitts@audubon.org or call 410-822-4903.
News
Read the latest Audubon Maryland DC IBA newsletter  details
 
Use Audubon's native plant database details  
 
How do I identify a Song Sparrowdetails