Birding the Park at Expo Idaho

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 as we explore the newly opened Park at Expo Idaho for the first time! The park is approximately 50 acres in size with 3 miles of trails and wanders through wetlands and uplands, with access to the Boise River Greenbelt. We will scout for birds along a variety of the park's facilities, including an observation tower, river lookouts, nature play area, and skate park. Because this is the first time we have birded here some information about the park is uncertain, including level of accessibility. Please see this map for facility locations: https://expoidaho.com/ada-county-park/#map

No eBird Hotspot has been established yet, but one may be coming soon.

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: 8:30am - 10:30am. Check-in is at 8:20am. Please arrive at check-in so we can start on time.

: We will meet at the parking lot near the Glenwood Bridge Fish Park. (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.)

What to Bring: Layers for weather, closed-toe shoes, binoculars, water, and snacks as needed, Don't forget your camera, memory card and/or batteries! No dogs please.

Restroom Availability: Restrooms are located at the All-Wheel Skate Pavillion and the Nature Play Pavillion.

Accessibility: 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.

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 Louisa at 971-322-7040 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!

Mallard photo by Christopher Well

Field trip leader Louisa Evers