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In-Person Field Class: Ecology & Birding at Mount St. Helens Silver Lake with Gina RobertiRegister: https://secure.everyaction.com/n0TOyDWK20OUtpkesYOO7w2
What makes Mount St. Helens unique for birdwatching? Volcanoes create disturbances in the landscape and this in turn creates a mosaic of habitat type that affords a high diversity of birds. Join naturalist Gina Roberti for an exploration of the pocket of old growth forest and volcanic history of Silver Lake at the Mount St. Helens Visitors Center and Seaquest State Park. Learn how volcanoes shape the landscape and how we, as people, can be more informed of volcanic hazards.
The field trip will take place at the Mount St. Helens Visitors Center at Seaquest State Park and will include hiking along forest trails in Seaquest State Park and along the ¾ mile ADA-accessible boardwalk trail. At the time of the field trip, the Visitors Center may be closed, but visitors are welcome to come early and to explore the visitors center, exhibits, and ranger talks.
Note: this class is a great introductory class for birding and not designed for advanced birders. We will take a holistic view on ecology, human history, and geology. We will interact with and discuss all of the landscape features that support habitat for birds.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Forest and boardwalk trails at Seaquest State Park, 3029 Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock, WA 98611-8706, United States,Silver Lake, Washington