Sat, Apr 27
|Patton Park
Oklawaha Birding Trail Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
The Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway are pleased to announce their Earth Day celebration of the new Birding Trail on the Oklawaha Greenway. A mini-class in techno-birding, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and a bird walk will all be part of the festivities.
Time & Location
Apr 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Patton Park, 1730 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791, USA
About the event
Oklawaha Birding Trail
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Patton Park
1730 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville
The Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway are pleased to announce their Earth Day celebration of the new Birding Trail on the Oklawaha Greenway. A mini-class in techno-birding, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and a bird walk will all be part of the festivities. The Friends group designed the Birding Trail project to enhance the greenway and the rich bird habitat it preserves. The Trail was recently completed thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County, support from the City of Hendersonville, Henderson County, Blue Ridge Audubon and MountainTrue.
The Oklawaha Birding Trail is a series of colorful interpretive signs containing information about birding as well as QR codes that lead to more interesting facts. Topics include what birds you might see, and what habitats they need. In addition, the greenway boasts three eBird hotspots -- areas of high bird activity. The hotspots are located at the south end in Jackson Park, the north end in the Berkeley parking area, and near the red kiosk (from the Patton Park access).
Schedule of Events (rain or shine)
9:00am - mini-class on eBird and Merlin. Meet instructor Cathy Ford at the Patton Park gazebo near the skateboard park. (Bring your smart phone and binoculars)
10:00am - ribbon cutting at the Birding Trail Welcome sign on the greenway (after crossing N. Main St. from Patton Park)
10:15 to 11:00 - walk along the new Birding Trail
Contact Cathy Ford