Kids' Birding

Join experienced birders for the first-ever Patuxent Research Refuge Bird Count 4 Kids, Sun., Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine, National Wildlife Visitor Center, off Powder Mill Road, two miles east of Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Binocular-Birding Boot Camp; 90-minute birding sessions in small teams led by experienced birders on various trails of the Refuge; Brown-bag lunch and "Tally Rally" tabulation/certificate session. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them (some will be provided). Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes or boots. Bring a brown-bag lunch and a curiosity for birding. Ages 8-14, at least one parent or guardian must attend. Sign up by Dec. 9