Intro to Birdwatching

Instructor: Catherine Bratton

Day & Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Tuition: $45.00

Ages: 18 and Up

Dive into the world of birding with this beginner friendly stroll on the JCC Folk School campus. We will discuss the best ways to find birds and what to do when you do find them. Learn identification basics as well as bird fun facts! Come in comfortable clothes and shoes and be ready for a fun, low stakes, introduction to birdwatching! 

Experience Needed: All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Location: This workshop takes place on the John C. Campbell Folk School Campus. Please arrive on campus the day of the workshop to check in. Meeting location will be determined and shared with registered students in their reminder email ahead of the workshop. Link to Campus Map

Students Please Bring:

• Binoculars
• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $0.00. THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* We contract with local and regional instructors for short workshops that generally require a minimum of students to run. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information. To respect our instructor’s time and preparation for workshops, please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop. Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to a workshop will be issued a full refund. Cancellations made 14 or less days prior to your workshop are not eligible for a refund. If Olive’s Porch needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, we will issue a full refund. See our General Information and Policies page on our website for more information.

About Instructor: Catherine grew up crafting and loving the outdoors. She has dabbled in many different art forms from watercolor and print making to quilting and knitting. She loves trying new crafts and learning new skills. Since graduating from Sewanee: The University of the South with a degree in Ecology and Biodiversity, she has been teaching students of all ages how to love, respect, and get inspired by nature. Her passion for engaging students outdoors has led her all across the Southeast and recently landed her in Murphy, NC. She has taught at environmental centers in Alabama, Virginia, and North Carolina, as well as at a forest school in Tennessee. She now has the joy of sharing her passion for crafts as an employee at the John C Campbell Folk School.