Monday, September 7th – Slow-birding for Migration
8:15 am – 10:00 am
Join us for the height of fall migration for a slow-paced bird walk around the Minebank Run trail looking for migratory birds.
What is Mindful Birding and Who Should Attend?
This slow, mindful birding and nature observation event is for beginner birdwatchers and nature lovers who want to consciously experience nature and the environment, rather than simply counting the number of species of birds seen in 90 minutes. We will practice mindfulness techniques while learning more about the Cromwell Valley Park “resident” birds, their habits and how they interact with our changing ecosystems.
What Will We Do?
This nature-based wellness program will provide a connection between you and the birds, taking in the visual cues and markers and the sounds of the birds and other nature-based activity.
Meeting place: We’ll begin from the Sherwood side. Cromwell Valley Park has two entrances. Please use the first entrance off Cromwell Bridge Road (if coming from the Beltway) – 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD 21234. Please park on the left just after driving through the white gates, and meet at the signage board. This will be closer to the Minebank Run for our walk.
What to bring: Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water and your binoculars.
Cost: $5 per person, with all funds supporting Cromwell Valley Park Council, Inc.
General Conditions:
- Registration for this event constitutes the acceptance of the WAIVER OF LIABILITY
- No birders under the age of 18 (so sorry!!!)
- No pets allowed. Service dogs always permitted.
- No alcohol, tobacco nor recreational drugs allowed.
- Be courteous and respectful of all birders. We will walk at the pace of the slowest birder.
- If you pack it in, you pack it out.
For more information, please email Mia Walsh at mia@cromwellvalleypark.org.
