Programs

Note:

Location:
Bill Yeck Park, Smith Entrance
2230 E. Centerville Station Rd
Centerville, OH


We will be planting coneflowers in the Native Seed Nursery at the park during this session as a conservation project.
All materials will be provided, but if you have a pair of work gloves that you prefer, please bring them.


This program is a part of the state-wide Ohio Young Birder's Club which is administered by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory. CWPD and Play Kettering are Southwest Chapter Sponsors.

Summer and Winter Sessions are hosted by Play Kettering
Spring and Fall Sessions are hosted by the Centerville-Washington Park District

All participants must be OYBC members. Young Birder's Club memberships are $10/year and allow for more birdwatching opportunities for your child. Memberships must be sent in to the main OYBC office and will be verified. If you have any questions about membership, please reach out.

Adults wishing to become Advisors must become an official CWPD volunteer and be background screened in addition to registering through the Ohio Young Birder's Club administrative office.


Program and camp cancelations made seven days prior to the start date will receive a full refund in the form of household credit or refund to original payment method. Those cancelations made less than seven days prior to the program date will be offered a 50% refund in the form of a household credit. Cancelations made during or after the program are not eligible for a refund. Exceptions to this policy can be made at the discretion of the Program Manager.


Field Guides
It is recommended for members to bring a field guide or have an identification app on their smartphone. There are many choices and each person must choose the guide that will work best for them. If you are unsure of which field guide or app to provide for your child, feel free to have them try out/borrow a variety of guides from the library or the Park District before making a commitment. We will have several types available to try out at our meetings!

Life Lists
Some birders choose to keep a Life List. This is a list of every species they have seen on their birding journey. Some write them in a notebook, others keep them on an app.

Binoculars
Not everyone uses binoculars when they go birding, but they can be a helpful tool. 8x42 magnification is recommended. We have a limited supply of binoculars that can be borrowed during club sessions.