Thu, Jun 04
|TMCC Meadowood Center
TMCC EPIC Class Start: How to Be A Better Birder with Alan Gubanich
Learn the fundamentals of bird identification
Time & Location
Jun 04, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
TMCC Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Rd, Reno, NV 89502, USA
About the event
Classes Jun 4 - 18, 2026
Wed-Thurs.
6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Optional Field Trip session on Saturday, June 20, location tba. Cost: $89. Please sign up at the TMCC site.
Description: Learn the fundamentals of bird identification with experienced instructors from the Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance (formerly the Lahontan Audubon Society). This engaging class uses taxidermy mounts and detailed bird photography to strengthen your observation skills and improve identification accuracy. Explore recommended equipment, field guides, and modern tools such as the Merlin Bird ID app to enhance your birdwatching experience. An optional field trip to a local birding hotspot allows you to practice in a real-world setting and build confidence identifying birds in your backyard and beyond. Advance registration is required for all participants.