Sunday, July 21 from 2:00-5:00pm

We had an amazing experience last week with our first Slow Birding event with Bird Diva Bridget Butler. We explored the Coffin Factory Loop and learned to observe, using the prompts

"I notice..." (to focus attention)

"I wonder..." (to invite questions) and

"This reminds me of..." (to make connections)

In July we'll meet at a different trail segment and will engage in the Slow Birding experience with fresh prompts.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity, made possible by funding from the Bristol Trail Network/Bristol Recreation Club and a grant from the Vermont Community Foundation SPARK grant.

Group size is limited and registration is required (email me to sign up). Directions and parking info will be sent the week of the event.

Slow Birding is a mindful approach that will connect you with birds, the land, and yourself. Bridget will teach us how to get to know birds beyond their identification. We'll start by finding who's on the landscape that particular day and practice sharing our observations as a group in a way that uplifts each participant, no matter their level of knowledge or experience birding. Next, we'll settle into a sit spot session with prompts that Bridget will offer the group to use. We'll wrap up by coming back together and sharing our observations, feelings, and wonderings with the whole group.

Participants should dress for the weather and at least 30 minutes of sitting in place. Consider bringing a portable chair, journal, hot beverage or water, binoculars, and whatever will make you most comfortable when sitting. Bridget will have binoculars and portable chairs for participants to borrow, as well as a small cart to carry our gear.

Bridget strives to make birding accessible to all. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know, and we'll make every effort to accommodate you. Your participation is important to us, and we want to ensure that everyone can enjoy this outing.

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