event_title: eBird for Waterfowlers, Birders, and Outdoor Enthusiasts

event_time_zone: America/Anchorage

event_start: April 18, 2025 18:00

event_duration: 120

event_end: April 18, 2025 20:00

event_address: 234 Front St, Juneau, AK 99801, United States

event_description: eBird for Waterfowlers, Birders, and Outdoor EnthusiastsAre you a passionate waterfowl hunter? Just getting started? Or maybe you love walking the wetlands observing birds and wildlife. Join us for an engaging session on Friday, April 18th from 6-8 PM at Devils Club Brewing Co. to learn about eBird, a fantastic citizen science tool that allows you to document bird sightings, deepen your understanding of local wildlife, and contribute to local, regional, and international conservation.Discover how to use eBird to:         Track bird migrations and hotspots.         Contribute to scientific research and conservation.         Enhance your birding and outdoor experiences.Whether youre a seasoned birder, a waterfowler, or just someone who loves the natural world, this tool is for you! Well have a fun raffle after our presentation with fun items from Alaska BHA as well as Wild Rivers Coffee, an AK BHA sponsor, and Audubon! Check these out!     There will also be opportunities to learn about membership of our wonderful partner organizations at this event.After our eBird workshop at Devil’s Club on Friday evening, join us on Saturday at 8:00 AM at the parking area for the Airport Dike Trail (EVAR) to put eBird into action. We’ll meet at 8:00 AM and have a 15 min debriefing, then gear up to depart at 8:30 in small groups in search of birds. Field trip leaders and volunteers can provide scopes, tripods, and binoculars, but if you have your own, please bring them along! You will need to bring your own boots such as Xtratufs, water, and clothing/hat/sunglasses appropriate for the weather. If you have questions about footwear or clothing for this outing, please email: glavesbackcountryhunters.org and we’ll get back to you!Plan to spend 2.5 - 3 hours on the wetlands and let us know if you have any transportation needs. Carpooling is encouraged.TO REGISTER FOR SATURDAY April 19th:Please review the Event Listing: Ebird in Action Field Trip and complete the Google Doc Registration Form.Friday Evening Presenters:Zak Pohlen & River GatesZak Pohlen is a wildlife biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Migratory Birds in Anchorage, Alaska. Zak coordinates the Alaska Landbird Monitoring Survey (ALMS) on National Wildlife Refuges in Bird Conservation Region 4 and implements various monitoring and research projects at U.S. Air Force installations throughout the state. Zak is also the North American Breeding Bird Survey Coordinator for Alaska and the Alaska eBird Coordinator. When not working, you will find Zak birding, participating in citizen science (eBird), and encouraging others to do the same. A simple action we can all do to help bring birds back.River Gates joined Audubon in 2017 and has more than 25 years of experience in leading international shorebird conservation and research projects in the Pacific and East Asian-Australasian Flyways. She earned her M.S. in wildlife conservation from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2011, studying the breeding and migration ecology of Dunlin. River co-created the Pacific Americas Shorebird Conservation Strategy and serves as the coordinator for the partnership. She advises shorebird conservation programs more broadly through her service on the following executive councils: U.S. Shorebird Conservation Partnership, Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network’s Hemispheric Council, and Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group.This Pint Night is one is a series sponsored nationally by onX Hunt! As are all of our Pint Nights, this will be a casual, fun way to meet fellow backcountry enthusiasts, swap stories and learn about BHA and our mission to conserve wild public lands, waters, and wildlife.  BHA members advocate for public hunting and fishing and we work to maintain and improve access to places to hunt and fish. We also speak up for wildlife, guided by the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Finally, we believe in and advocate for fair chase in pursuit of fish and game. If those ideals resonate with you, please come join us to learn more and maybe become part of BHA. This event is free and open to all. Our friends at  onX Hunt will provide a free, one-year  Premium One State Membership for the first 15 attendees who initiate or renew a BHA membership at this event.