Date: Thu, Aug 27, 2026
Time: Thurs., 9-11am
Venue: Prairie Ridge Outdoor Classroom, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
Want to try birdwatching but aren’t sure how to get started? Join us for a laid-back program for ages 8+ where you’ll learn the basics of identifying common birds! We will slowly walk about a mile to look for birds in different areas and learn about collaborative science projects to which we can submit our birdwatching data.
Family · Raleigh
“Skip this one with toddlers; the slow pace and focus are best for ages 8+.”
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Birdwatching for Beginners runs Thu, Aug 27, 2026, Thurs., 9-11am.
Prairie Ridge Outdoor Classroom is at 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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