THIS TRIP IS FULL. Join us for a youth bird walk from 8am -10am at Gunners Lake.  The walk will focus on the identification of ducks at this premier location for winter waterfowl.   All children must be accompanied the entire time by an adult.  We will meet on the path near Wisteria Drive at Gunners Lake.  The paved trail around the lake is 1.25 miles. Abundant street parking is available. Bring binoculars if possible and dress for the weather.  This youth walk will be mentored by Brooke Levey and Ed Vigezzi.  Reservations required. Limit: 10 youth. RSVP: Brooke Levey ([email protected])

THIS TRIP IS FULL. WAITLIST ONLY. Bundle up for a 2-hour LATE AFTERNOON search for wintering sparrows and raptors, including possible Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls. Mostly open terrain with some ponds, which we will check if they are not frozen over. Reservations required at least a week ahead of the trip for names to be submitted to the county. Limit: 16. Meet at 3:30 p.m. on landfill entrance drive at 6001 Rt. 108, Laytonsville, Md. For reservations and more information, contact the LEADER: Mark England at 240-308-4114 (cell) or [email protected].