Julian Young Birders Club
Join the Julian Young Birders Club!
Outdoor naturalist and educator Greg Schuett will lead bird outings on the first Saturday of each month for ages 11-13. By visiting local birding "hot spots" in the mountains of east county San Diego, Bird Club members will learn about different diverse bird species and their habitats. Youth will also learn about the life cycle of different birds, their unique features that allow them to adapt to their habitat, and how to identify them. Outing locations include VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, Lake Cuyamaca, and the Santa Ysabel Preserve.
Being explorers and investigators, children will develop their observation skills and learn about the many connections found in nature while having fun in the outdoors. Membership is free.
Greg Schuett is a VMF Board Member and former Principal of the Cuyamaca Outdoor School. Other outing leaders include Janice Smith, VMF's Outdoor Educator, and Suzie Meyer, VMF's Engagement Coordinator and Board Member.
First Julian Youth Bird Club Outing: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am (Note: This time is based on the spring season and will change during hotter and colder months to fit bird activity).
Bring: Snacks and drinking water. Children should have a daypack so that their hands are free to hold binoculars. VMF will supply binoculars and field guides.
Wear: Comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Meeting Location: VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center (Directions to the nature center will be sent to each person registering their child)
Note: Monthly meeting places will change depending on the outing location.
There is a maximum number of ten members.
This event is sponsored by the Volcan Mountain Foundation.
To register your child for the monthly Julian Young Birders Club, please complete the information below and submit. Parent/guardian release forms will be emailed following registration. If you have any questions, please call the VMF office at 760-765-2300.