Coastal Maine Bird Studies for Teens
June 9–14, 2024 or June 16–21, 2024
NOTE: *SOLD OUT* – Waitlist information is below.
Description:
Prerequisite: This program requires physical and emotional maturity. After reserving your place in the session, additional registration materials will be sent to applicants. Final acceptance in the program is contigent upon staff review of application materials, which include recommendation letters and a series of questions to be completed by the teen.
Note: Occurring concurrently with the adult Field Ornithology and Hands-on Bird Science sessions, and sharing many of the same instructors, this program includes the unique opportunity to see Audubon's seabird restoration work in action, and is the only Hog Island program that lands participants on Eastern Egg Rock during the puffin breeding season (weather and sea conditions permitting).
SESSION ONE
Teen Leaders
- Carver Hauptman, Junior Instructor
- Mik Oyler, Educator
- Torri Withrow, Educator
- Emma Rhodes, Avian Biologist and Master Bander; Founding Director, Banding Coalition of the Americas
Guest Lecturer
- Eric Snyder, Facilities and Operations Manager, Audubon Seabird Institute
SESSION TWO
Teen Leaders
- Joshua Potter, Environmental Educator
- Emma Rhodes, Avian Biologist and Master Bander; Founding Director, Banding Coalition of the Americas
- Santi Tabares Erices, Junior Instructor
Guest Lecturers
- Anthony Hill, Master Bird Bander
- Scott Weidensaul, Author and ornithologist
- Eric Snyder, Facilities and Operations Manager, Audubon Seabird Institute
"I just want to say that I can highly recommend this camp to everyone, especially to teens. It's a really inspirational week... Plus, the food is incredible." – Benjamin Van Doren, White Plains, NY
Pricing:
- $1690 – for individual enrollment
Registration:
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June 9–14, 2024 (SESSION ONE) – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER – *SOLD OUT* – Join waitlist
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June 16–21, 2024 (SESSION TWO) – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER – *SOLD OUT* – Join waitlist
NOTE: Audubon reserves the right to alter itineraries, instructors and particular arrangements, or to substitute similar itineraries or arrangements, at no penalty. If Audubon cancels a session, it will issue full refunds of all deposits or payments to the paid participants.
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