Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography LLC for a roughly 1-1.5-mile guided birdwatching walk. This bird walk is happening in conjunction with our Community Paddle Boating on Edgewood Lake. Come out for one or both! In between bird walks, Troy will be at the boat dock with binoculars and his scope to look at birds on the lake. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars to the walk, but if you do need a pair, there will be some available to borrow.

INSTRUCTOR BIO: Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer from Philadelphia, PA. Troy’s work focuses on capturing and showcasing the remarkable colors, intricate patterns, and rich textures that are abundant throughout the natural world. In his work, Troy draws attention to the oftentimes overlooked naturally occurring beauty found in the wild. Troy is on a mission to accentuate and celebrate the inherent magnificence of nature.

TICKETS: Free**, donations appreciated. Registration is required.

**We are proud to be able to offer these events for free. However, there is limited capacity for all of our hikes. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows can take away tickets from others. We ask that you be mindful of this and please only register if you plan to attend.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• We will meet at the FDR Park Boathouse.
• This hike is roughly 1-1.5 miles over mostly flat and open parkland.
• The hike is appropriate for adults and mature adolescents.
• Please dress according to weather conditions and wear good hiking shoes (boots/sneakers).
• Bring water (drinking water is not available in the park) and a snack.
• Participants are encouraged to download the iNaturalist app beforehand. Instructions on how to use the app will be given before the hike.
• BYOB – as in, please bring your own binoculars. If you don’t have any, we will have a limited number of binoculars to borrow. Please reach out to programs@myphillypark.org to let us know if you need a pair.
• We will leave a few minutes after the scheduled start time. Please arrive at the departure location at least five minutes early. We cannot guarantee that latecomers can join after the group has departed.
• Space is limited in this hike and registration is required. If you can no longer attend, please show courtesy to fellow parkgoers and try to cancel your registration with advance notice so that someone else can participate.

PARKING/GETTING THERE: We will meet at the FDR Park Boathouse. There is plenty of free parking available in the lot. As always, never leave valuables in your car!

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: This event will take place in light rain. In the event of heavy rain or other severe conditions, the event will be canceled and attendees are eligible for a full refund.

QUESTIONS? Please reach out to programs@myphillypark.org