Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

Have you ever wondered if that “tweet” is from a cardinal or a chickadee? Join this class to learn the language spoken by our feathered friends. Our birding expert, Michele Grzenda, will start with a few basic bird songs as a reference, then add to your repertoire with repetition and practice. You’ll learn the types of sound birds make and why they make them, and explore common bird songs heard in MA. Each class will focus on approximately 10-15 different birds.

Join Luke Faust, Associate Member of the Sudbury Conservation Commission, for an early morning walk at Davis Farm and Field in Sudbury to discover the birds that frequent the varied habitats contained within these conservation areas. With a mix of meadows, wetlands, and forests, Davis Farm and Field is home to an inordinate number of avian species. Learn various field identification techniques to identify these species by sight as well as sound. All levels and experience welcome. Bring binoculars. Ample parking is available at Davis Field, 195 North Road, Sudbury.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Now’s your chance, let the MassWildlife Angler Education Program be your guide. We’ll have equipment on hand for use, as well as terminal tackle, and live bait. You’ll learn the basics, from casting out to baiting up, and the best part - you’ll actually be able to fish. So come try your hand at this great pastime, guaranteed to catch some fun! Pre-registration is required. Please note: This is NOT a kid’s program. It is a program for people of all ages that want to learn how to fish. If you are 15 and younger you must be accompanied by an adult. Please complete ONE (1) registration per family (up to 5 people).

Birdwatching is fun and easy to do right in your backyard. Here's your chance to take your curiosity about these amazing creatures that live all around us to new levels,and appreciate the natural world they enrich. Join birding expert, Michele Grzenda, for this virtual presentation which will include beginner bird watching tips and tricks, birding resources, and what you can do to help your feathered friends in your backyard and beyond.

Three spring bird walks! Great Meadows-Weir Hill, North Bridge Visitors Center, College Pond. Get outdoors and learn to identify 25 species commonly found in our neighborhoods, wetlands, and forests. Michele Grzenda, Naturalist, will point out various field identification techniques by sight and sound. This easy-to-moderate walk is designed for beginner and intermediate bird watchers. While we can never guarantee that you'll see a particular species, you'll enjoy getting outside and exploring a local area. No binoculars? No problem - Michele has a few pairs for students to borrow.

Bees perform approximately 80% of all pollination worldwide and bee colonies have declined precipitously over the last few years. Maintaining a backyard beehive can help increase our local bee population which in turn will foster community pollination and support our local food supplies. Come learn about the importance of honeybees, gain a general knowledge of honey bee biology, and how to care for honey bees throughout the year. Students will be taught how to recognize common honey bee ailments and pests, as well as the methods for treating them.

Come take a guided nature walk with a local photography enthusiast, Christine Goddard, at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge. See the spring wildlife and nature come to life. If you like to take pictures, bring your camera for some tips on how to take better wildlife and landscape photos. No photography experience necessary. Any camera will do, including your smartphone. Rain date: 5/26

Join Ted Elliman exploring the woods, meadows, and wetlands of Greenways in Wayland. Early spring is the best time to view the earliest blooming wildflowers, tree leaves just breaking bud, migrating birds, and signs of post-winter stirring by mammals, insects, and amphibians.

Enter the realm of the incredible American woodcock. Learn about its unique mating dance and habitat requirements as we enjoy a beautiful spring sunset walk. We'll listen and look for the woodcock's flight with helpful hints from recordings, photographs, and a reading from Sand County Almanac. We'll hike at a gentle pace about a mile from the parking lot to the woodcock display area. Two dates. Note: Bring a pair of binoculars, flashlight, bug spray, and a field guide, if you have one. We'll go in light rain, so wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Directions emailed to registered students.