Birding the Garden City Greenbelt

Registration is required to attend this event, as space is limited. Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted with instructions if a spot becomes available. Only those who have completed Eventbrite registration and received a confirmation email may attend, including attendees needed for accessibility assistance.

Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a quiet morning along a scenic portion of the Boise Greenbelt in Garden City. We will meet at a residential area near the West Greenbelt Bridge in Garden City, and from there we'll move west past Riverside Pond on the Greenbelt path at an easy pace with plenty of time to stop, listen, and look for birds. The route will be flat and paved, and is around 2 miles on an out-and back partially shaded trail.

We'll be on the lookout for Mallards, Wood Ducks and Belted Kingfishers along the waterways, and songbirds like Yellow Warblers, chickadees, and finches in the trees and in nearby resdential feeders. This is also a great location to spot Black-chinned Hummingbirds that are here for breeding season! This outing is designed to be unhurried, with frequent stops to observe bird behavior, learn to recognize songs and calls, and practice using binoculars.

Recently reported species can be seen here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3744333

Accessibility: This trip may be accessible for those who are blind and/or low vision, and there will be opportunities for birding by ear. This trip may be wheelchair accessible and follows ADA accessible paved paths. Field Trip Leaders will help with bird identification and questions, but are not able to provide one-on-one physical aid or navigational assistance (including sighted guiding) on our trips. Participants are always welcome to arrange any assistance they may need in the field! Please ensure that any assistant is registered to attend this event. Use the special needs question in the registration form to let us know more about your accessibility needs and how we can best support your participation.

Birding Skill Level: All levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow if needed.

Age: Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release.

Time: 8:00am - 10:00am. Check-in is at 7:50am. Please arrive at check-in so we can start on time.

: We will meet at the corner of W Sultana Dr and N Duxbury Pier Ave. From State Street, turn South on N Ulmer Ln, then right on W Sultana Dr. (Please click on "Meeting Place" for exact directions, the "Location" depicted above is an approximation.)

Parking is streetside in a neighborhood - please be courteous of the local residents.

What to Bring: Sun protection, closed-toe shoes, binoculars, water, and snacks as needed. No dogs please.

Restroom Availability: Restrooms will be not be available. The closest public restrooms are at the Garden City Public Library.

Inclement Weather: If there is an unhealthy AQI, steady precipitation forecast, or the trails are not suitable for ethical passage, the trip may be cancelled.

Contact Information: Please text trip leader Shannan at 208-284-3554 with any questions.

Cancellation Policy: If your plans change, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact the field trip leader listed above. Participants who miss two trips without advance notice may be suspended from registering for three months. Donations made during registration are non-refundable. Thanks for your understanding!

Mallards photo by Ken Miracle

Field trip leader Shannan Brimmer