Atlas-3 Year Five Kick-Off in Kitchener-Waterloo

Help us start off year five of Atlas-3 this April, with an in-person kick-off event in Kitchener-Waterloo! The event will focus on an introduction to Atlas-3 and how to best get involved. It is also a great way to meet fellow Atlassers, get hands-on training from experts, and ask questions in person to better prepare yourself for the upcoming season.

We are also welcoming youth to attend and participate in this kick-off event to learn the basics of bird identification, meet like-minded youth in the area, and learn how to get involved with Atlas-3. This event is beginner-friendly, with no prior birding knowledge or experience required to attend. We welcome youth of all knowledge backgrounds to participate! The event will be happening rain or shine - so don’t forget to dress for the weather!

Staff from Ontario Nature and Birds Canada will be on hand to answer any questions you have, and the Atlas-3 Regional Coordinator Ken Burrell for Waterloo Region will lead a birding hike on the trails around Huron Natural Area. Registration is required! Please select youth or general admission as appropriate. If you’re not in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, check for other regional events hosted by the Atlas-3 team and Atlas Regional Coordinators – www.birdsontario.org/year-5-kickoff-weekend/

Agenda:
9:30am: Welcome 
9:45am: Recap of Atlas-3 project overview, coverage goals 
10:15am: Split up into small group sessions: Using the app, special surveys, point counts, Zoom units, breeding evidence codes, atlassing basics 
12:00pm: Recap, questions, door prizes, departure

Beverages: Please bring your own refillable water bottle, water will be provided by Ontario Nature.

Washroom: There are accessible men's and women's washrooms at Huron Natural Area.

This event was made possible thanks to funding from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and K.M. Molson Foundation.

By participating in the event, you agree to abide by the Event Code of Conduct.

Cover photo: Yellow-rumped warbler © Andew Weitzel CC BY-SA 2.0