Connect to birds, to nature, and each other this February

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank, in conjunction with San Juan Islands Audubon and Lopez and San Juan Island Libraries, invites nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers and families to join in The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) themed activities this February. The GBBC — hosted in partnership with Cornell Lab, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada (Oiseaux Canada) — is a global citizen science event aimed at tracking bird populations and migration patterns. Whether new to birding or “fully fledged,” winter is a wonderful time to get outside and observe our feathered neighbors. Participate in the GBBC in your own backyard or join one of our Guided Bird Walks on a Land Bank Preserve!

Schedule:

• February 5, 2025: Birding 101 | San Juan Island Library | 6pm to 7:30pm
• February 14, 2025: Guided Bird Walk | The Spit @ Fisherman Bay Preserve, Lopez Island | 9am to 10am
• February 15, 2025: Guided Bird Walk | Judd Cove Preserve, Orcas Island | 9am to 10am
• February 15, 2025: Guided Bird Walk | Third Lagoon Preserve, San Juan Island | 9am to 10am

Additional Information:

• Birding 101: No registration required.
• Guided Bird Walks: Space is limited for bird walks; please register in advance to secure your spot. Email Tanja Williamson at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or call 360-370-7655.
• What to Bring: We recommend bringing a water bottle, snack, and binoculars if you have them.

For more information and to register, visit sjclandbank.org/events or contact Tanja Williamson at 360-370-7655.

 Contact: Tanja Williamson, Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator, tanjaw@sjclandbank.org, 360-378-4402

 About San Juan County Conservation Land Bank

San Juan County Conservation Land Bank, funded by a 1% real estate excise tax paid by purchasers of property at closing, acquires and preserves areas in the county that have environmental, agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, scientific, historic, scenic, or low-intensity recreational value. The Land Bank office is located at 328 Caines Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Land Bank, visit www.sjclandbank.org.