Backyard Birding Classes Start March 25 In Sandy Springs

These will be family friendly informational sessions followed by a guided walk along the trail at Lost Corner Preserve. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Ages 6+ are welcome. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by adult. Restrooms are available.

All backyard birding classes are held 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Lost Corner Preserve located at 7300 Brandon Mill Road where Riverside Drive turns into Dalrymple Road.

To register registration.sandyspringsga.gov.

Cost is $12.00 for each program.

These programs are provided by the Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department.

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Learn how to identify the most common backyard birds by sight and sound, that you are likely to see as a casual bird watcher, that live in or migrate through the Greater Atlanta Area.

All About Bluebirds - Saturday April 8, 2017

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