Do I need prior birdwatching experience or my own gear?

No experience is required. The club lends out binoculars and welcomes complete beginners.

Is this club affiliated with a larger organization?

Yes, it is a campus chapter of the National Audubon Society, a nationally recognized nonprofit that uses scientific tools to educate communities about ecology.

What kinds of activities do members actually do?

Members attend weekly gatherings, go on birding excursions, and contribute to community projects like the Berkeley Avian Biodiversity Survey.

Bears for Birds - Audubon at Berkeley

Environmental/Sustainability·Community Service/Nonprofit·Research

Bears for Birds is a campus chapter of the National Audubon Society focused on birdwatching as a gateway to environmental connection. Members take part in weekly gatherings, birding excursions, and community science projects like the Berkeley Avian Biodiversity Survey. Beginners are welcome and the club lends out binoculars, so no prior experience or equipment is needed. There are no club dues.

Member Experiences

Weekly Gatherings

Regular meetups for members, details not specified.

Birding Excursions

Group outings focused on birdwatching, open to beginners with loaner binoculars available.