Teens: Take & Make: The Great Backyard Bird Count

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Age Group:

Teens
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on January 30, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
  • A library card is required to register for this event.
  • This event is for registrants grade 6th Grade to 12th Grade.

Program Description

Description

Come pick up your very own DIY bird watching kit and join in this years Great Backyard Bird Count, which takes place from February 13-16! Each year people from around the world come together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Join us this year as we participate in the 2026 Backyard Bird Count, which takes place from February 13-16. It is recommended that you use a smartphone and download The Cornell Lab Merlin App and the eBird App to help you identify birds and submit your data. You will then watch for birds at home or at your favorite park, submit your data, and become a citizen scientist!

Jericho cardholders only until 14 days before event.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes no warranties and/or representations concerning virtual and in-person programs. Your decision to participate in the programs is an express consent on your part to waive any and all claims against the Library which may result from said participation and hereby release and discharge the Jericho Public Library from any and all liabilities.

Jericho Public Library strives to create respectful and family-friendly experiences both in-person and virtually using Zoom. Please do not share any Zoom links. You must be registered to be admitted to the Zoom programs. In order to facilitate presentations, a library staff member will co-host. The host may or may not, at their discretion, enable visual and chat participation. We ask that all participants in library programs be mindful and polite. Guests who are disruptive or otherwise do not conduct themselves in a respectful manner may be removed from the program.

When using a PC for a virtual program, you will need to download Zoom software before the program begins. When using a mobile device, please download the Zoom app on your device and create your own Zoom account for easiest convenience.

We thank you in advance for your courtesy.