Leading Bird Walks 101: Karst Farm Park

Become an Indiana Audubon Bird Guide Ambassador and learn how to keep a bird walk moving smoothly and enjoyably for every participant. We meet at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT at Karst Farm Park Commons for an interactive hour on planning, group dynamics, pacing, safety, and guiding tools. We'll spend the remaining 90-120 minutes outdoors, rotating into the lead, and receiving real-time coaching, so you leave ready to guide bird walks for Indiana Audubon or your local parks.

Attentive guides notice how the group is feeling, keep encouragement flowing, and describe each bird so clearly that every pair of binoculars finds it. This workshop sharpens those skills through hands-on practice, and once you complete it you'll be eligible for Indiana Audubon leader stipends if you later lead your first outings with us as a new guide.

Attendees can learn more about Indiana Audubon's Bird Guide Ambassador Program.

About the Instructor

Your instructor is Sam Urquidez, Bird Programs and Partnerships Manager for Indiana Audubon. Sam facilitates and oversees Indiana Audubon's statewide programming, and brings a field-biologist background that includes research in ornitholoy, fisheries, and insect pollinators. Her greatest passion is connecting communities with nature and getting people excited about conservation.

Terms and Conditions

By registering for this field trip, you agree to Indiana Audubon's In-State Field Trip Terms and Conditions. Please review the complete terms before registering.

Park Admission

Entry to Karst Farm Park is free. Our shelter, Karst Farm Park Commons, is the first building as you enter the park and has a large flag pole outside.

Registration

The workshop is free, but registration is required and capped at 15 participants. If your plans change, please let us know so someone else can attend.

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Accessibility

Karst Farm Park offers paved, gravel and natural surface trails. The path we will take day of will be dependent on accessibility needs of the group. The shelter we will meet at (Karst Park Commons) is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are available within the shelter.

Questions

Email info@indianaaudubon.org or call 765-205-1255 with any questions about this event. If you require accommodations to participate, contact us as early as possible; while we may not be able to meet every request, we will make every reasonable effort to do so.