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Intro to Birding in Watchung

2025-05-01 17:00:00 2025-05-01 18:00:00 America/New_York Intro to Birding in Watchung Avid bird watchers and Watchung residents, Denise Soppas and Charlie Neiss will lead an introduction to birding at Best Lake. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Best lake -

Thursday, May 01
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 17:00:00 2025-05-01 18:00:00 America/New_York Intro to Birding in Watchung Avid bird watchers and Watchung residents, Denise Soppas and Charlie Neiss will lead an introduction to birding at Best Lake. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Best lake -

Avid bird watchers and Watchung residents, Denise Soppas and Charlie Neiss will lead an introduction to birding at Best Lake. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult.

This activity will be held twice in early May, at the beginning of the spring migration season. This is the time of year when birds are most active and vocal. In addition, at this time of year the trees are just beginning to leaf in, so the birds are easier to spot. During the walk we will be visiting the Environmental Commission's riparian habitat restoration project at the east end of the lake. This restoration project has improved and increased habitat available for both migratory and nesting birds. 
While this is geared towards beginning birders, all birders are welcome.
Sturdy shoes are recommended and while the library has seven pairs of binoculars that may be shared by the group, registrants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars if available. Registrants will meet in the Watchung Library at 20 Stirling Rd. parking lot and walk down to Best Lake together. This program is intended to be accessible and will be held on the paved paths around Best Lake. People who use a wheelchair or for other reasons wish to avoid stairs, may meet at the front of the library and then proceed by car to the Best Lake parking lot, or may elect to meet at the lot rather than at the library.

 Somerset County Library System

Adult Waiver and Consent Form: 


I am in good physical condition and am able to participate in physical activities. I understand and freely and knowingly assume the risks inherent in the participation of physical activities, and as with all physical activities, recognize that there is an element of risk involved. 

I hereby waive my right, claim or cause of action against the Somerset County Library System/ Watchung branch and release them from any liability for any injury, cost, damage, expense or claim which I or anyone on my behalf might have as a direct or indirect result of my participation in the program.



AGE GROUP: | Multi-Generational | Families | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | Crafts & Hobbies |

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Watchung branch

watchung@sclibnj.org
Phone: 908-458-8455

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed

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Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wilson Memorial Church

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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