The following programs will be held at Pickering Creek and are free of charge to Pickering Creek and Chesapeake Audubon members unless otherwise noted.  To register call (410) 822-4903 or REGISTER ONLINE.

EcoCamp    Family Programs     Library Programs     Volunteer Events     Educator Workshops

Family Programs
Registration is required three days in advance by calling (410) 822-4903.
Children are considered ages 15 and under unless otherwise noted.


Timberdoodles at Pickering Creek
Tuesday, March 13
6:45-8:15 PM
Location: Welcome Center
Cost: $5 person
At dusk the male woodcock spirals into the sky, creating a trilling sound with its wings.  Then he descends, fluttering, warbling and zigzagging back to the spot he began. Pickering Creeks’ warm season grass meadows provide ideal habitat for this annual late winter event. Please, dress warmly and bring a flashlight.

Fresh Air Walks
Thursdays, March 1-May 17
10-11:30 AM
Cost per session: Free
Join volunteer naturalists for a walk along Pickering trails on Thursday mornings (one or many).  While enjoying gentle exercise, you’ll look for signs of the changing seasons, identifying plants and animals along the way. Bring a friend and enjoy the fresh air.  


Bird Walk n’ Talk Series
Weekends
Cost: $10/adult; $5/child
The Bird Walk n’ Talk series introduces beginning birders of all ages to the birds found along the Delmarva Peninsula. Each month will be an exploration of the habitat, identification, and/or calls of different bird groups.
Sunday, January 22 from 1-3 PM, Main Office – Woodpeckers
Saturday, February 25 from 10 AM-2 PM, leave from Acme – Diving Birds at Tilghman Island (a limit of 9 participants)
Sunday, March 11 from 1-3 PM, Welcome Center – Wetlands & Wading Birds
Saturday, March 31 from 9-11 AM, Main Office – Bird Banding Demonstration with the Ward Museum


Library Programs
Talbot County Free Library, Easton Branch
There are no fees for these programs, however donations to Pickering Creek Audubon Center are greatly appreciated.

Meet the Creatures
February 23, March 22, April 26 and May 24
4-5 PM
Join Pickering staff and Junior Naturalists in the lobby of Easton’s branch of the Talbot County Free Library to meet some native creatures.  Every month, we share information on reptiles and amphibians found throughout the Eastern Shore and bring some friends along, too.


Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels Branch
There are no fees for these programs, however donations to Pickering Creek Audubon Center are greatly appreciated.

Owls of Maryland
Tuesday, February 7
4-5 PM
Who, who, whoo are our resident owls? Find out all about our resident owls species and their adaptations. Come out for the games, crafts, and a discussion about these nocturnal wonders. This program does not feature live owls.
 
Turtle Talk
Thursday, April 5
4-5 PM
Come learn about the different turtles that can be found here in Maryland. Box Turtles, Spotted Turtles, and Terrapins…oh my! We will share information about a variety of turtles that can be found here in our backyards and bring some Pickering Creek friends along, too.


Volunteer Events
To sign up to join the Pickering Creek Volunteer Corps, or to register for one of these events, please call Samantha at 410-822-4903 or email spitts@audubon.org

Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 18
9 AM-12 PM
Location: Main Office
Cost: Free
This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to get involved in wildlife monitoring.  Most bird watching will be done from the display room at Center office, which offers a great view of our FeederWatch garden area. Experienced birders will be on hand to help with identification. A PowerPoint slide show with birds you are likely to see will run throughout the day.  Assorted field guides and binoculars will be available for volunteer use. There will be crafts, activities, and hot beverages for children and adults. Prizes and giveaways will be offered to volunteers in appreciation for enthusiastic participation throughout the day.

Wing Watchers- Project FeederWatch at Pickering Creek
Additional Wing Watchers are needed to help out with project FeederWatch in December.  FeederWatch is an easy, fun way to monitor winter birds as they visit our feeders this winter.  FeederWatch observation days at Pickering Creek are Wednesdays and Thursdays through April 7. Wing Watchers are volunteers that participate throughout the year in a wide variety of organized bird citizen science projects used by Audubon and its partners including Project FeederWatch. This team is especially designed for volunteers of all ages and birding skill levels and may be of interest to those who enjoy wildlife watching in general.  Volunteers interested in participating in Project FeederWatch should contact the Volunteer Coordinator for a short orientation session.
   
Educator Workshops
None Scheduled at this time.