About this Event
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Join DC Bird Alliance for a guided bird walk at beautiful Lake Artemesia Natural Area in College Park, Maryland!
With its open water, wetlands, wooded edges, and surrounding green spaces, Lake Artemesia offers a wonderful variety of habitats and opportunities to observe birds throughout the year.
We'll keep our eyes and ears open for ducks, geese, herons, kingfishers, woodpeckers, songbirds, and other seasonal visitors. And because birds don't follow our schedules, there's always the possibility of a surprise!
Our walk will follow the lake's established paths, with frequent stops to observe birds, practice identification, and learn a little about the natural world around us.
📍 Meeting Location
Lake Artemesia Natural Area
College Park, Maryland
Exact meeting location and parking instructions will be provided to registered participants.
🎒 What to Bring
- Binoculars, if you have them. A limited number of loaners may be available.
- Comfortable walking shoes with good traction
- Water and a light snack
- Weather-appropriate layers
- Sun protection and insect repellent, as needed
♿ Accessibility
🐢 Pace: Relaxed, conversational birding pace with frequent stops to observe and identify birds.
📏 Distance: Approximately 1–2 miles, depending on our route and bird activity.
🌿 Terrain: Primarily paved, maintained paths around the lake. Some areas may have cracks, surface irregularities, or wet conditions following rain.
⛰️ Elevation: Generally flat, with gentle changes in grade along the paths.
🪑 Rest Areas: Benches and seating areas are available at various locations around the lake, although seating may not be available at every stop.
♿ Wheelchair/Mobility Access: The paved paths around Lake Artemesia offer a generally accessible birding experience for many wheelchair and mobility-device users. Some path transitions and surface conditions may require additional care. Please contact DC Bird Alliance with specific accessibility questions.
🚻 Restrooms: Restroom availability may vary. Please plan accordingly.
🚗 Parking: Parking instructions will be provided with the meeting location. Please note that weekend roadway closures may affect vehicle access, so allow extra time to arrive.
🎟️ Registration & Attendance
Registration is required, and space is limited. Please register only if you genuinely plan to attend.
If your plans change, cancel your registration as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist has an opportunity to join us.
Repeated no-shows may result in being unable to register for future DC Bird Alliance programs.
If you're on the waitlist, please do not attend unless Eventbrite notifies you that a space has opened and you've successfully claimed your ticket.
⚠️ Release & Waiver of Liability
By registering for and participating in this DC Bird Alliance event, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks and agree to the DC Bird Alliance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please review the waiver in full before registering.
Wood Duck. Photo: Donald Hoffman.
Event venue & nearby stays
Lake Artemesia Natural Area, 8200 55th Avenue, College Park, United States
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