” Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Bergen County Audubon Society enjoys connecting people with birds and nature. Birding is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, you’ll learn to appreciate birds and nature while connecting with new people that share similar interests. Studies have shown that nature provides many health benefits, both physical and mental. This bodes true for young and old alike. All of our field trips, events and programs are free and everyone is invited to join us, no prior birding experience needed.
Birding for Beginners
Nature Discovery Kits
In addition to the Audubon Adventures Program and our mission to help connect children with nature, Bergen County Audubon Society has introduced Nature Discovery Kits. Each kit is free to local schools and nature centers and would be appropriate for grades K-5, one kit per school/nature center. We have funding for a limited number of kits. If you are interested in receiving one, please contact Marie Longo, Education Chair MLongo8383@aol.com or (201) 498-0809.
Bird Kit
Three Audubon plush birds with sound, one each-Dr. Seuss Fine Feathered Friends book or Stokes Beginners Guide to Birds book (Eastern region), a Nature Duckumentary DVD and an Audubon Adventures Backyard Nesting Birds Nature News Packet (32 in each packet).
Pollinator Kit
One butterfly life cycle model set, one bee life cycle model set, one The Life Cycles of Butterflies: from egg to maturity book, one Nature: Hummingbirds Magic In The Air DVD and one Audubon Adventures Pollinators: Hummingbirds and Bees Nature News Packet (32 in each packet).
Eagle Kit
One each-Nature: American Eagle DVD, Audubon plush eagle with sound, Facts About the Eagle book or Little Book of Eagles and an Audubon Adventures Bald Eagle Nature News Packet (32 in each packet).
Owl Kit
One each-Nature: Magic of the Snowy Owl DVD, Great Horned Owl and Snowy Owl Audubon plush with sound, Owls book or Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night book and an Audubon Adventures Owl Prowl Nature News Packet (32 in each packet).
Also check out our Audubon Adventures page.