Aquatic Park (Berkeley) Birding with Young Kids in Tow Trip (2)

Trip Leaders: Evan Weissman and Cindy Pfost

Date: Wednesday March 11 -- 10 a.m. to noon

Description: We'll explore the birds of Berkeley's Aquatic Park with a focus on enjoying time in nature with young kids in tow (ages 0 to around 5). This trip is designed to offer caregivers an opportunity to bring their young kids along while they bird: it's okay if you need to take breaks, change diapers, or sing loudly with your child. Interested toddlers may also learn a thing or two about the birds and nature!

We'll meet at the south end of the park and slowly walk 0.7 miles north on the paved path along the edge of the pond, ending at the Dreamland for Kids playground around noon. The path is mostly flat, with no steps, but with some bumps and cracks in the asphalt. Water is available along the route, and there are bathrooms at the playground. Bring binoculars if you have them, and toddler binocs (two toilet paper rolls taped together) if your child might enjoy them. We may also have a few pairs of real and toddler binocs to share.

Limit: 10 adults. To allow space for others, please register for only one "Birding with Young Kids" trip per month.

Directions: Meet at the Aquatic Park South lot at 2925 Bolivar Dr., Berkeley. If you arrive late, simply follow the path north until you find us; we will make ourselves visible.

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Registration opens on Tuesday January 17 at 1 pm and closes on Monday March 9 at 11 pm.