Young Birders Club

The Monterey Audubon Young Birders Club (YBC) is a fun and welcoming community for young birders. All trips are free, although we suggest a one-time $20 donation (basically a MAS membership) to help keep this and our other conservation programs going.

This club is open to all kids and young adults, 1st-12th grade, of all levels of birding interest and knowledge. If you’ve never been birding before, great! If you’re already a bird nerd, great!

The Young Birders Club is a welcoming community for all abilities, backgrounds, and identities. If you identify as a BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+, this space is for you! If you need any accommodations in order to fully participate, just let us know by emailing montereyaudubon@gmail.com.
We ask that 1st-5th graders are accompanied by a chaperone. Young Birders in the 6th-12th grade age range may attend unchaperoned as long as they have registered.
Make sure you bring:
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) and warm layers - it can be cold and foggy or warm and sunny, so plan for all weather!
- Snacks and water

If you have binoculars, bring them! If you don’t, no problem - just check the box that you would like to borrow binoculars in the registration form.

Upcoming Field Trips

Special Note for April 27 Elkhorn Slough Trip:

If you are an adult chaperone bringing your child's friend, that friend needs a waiver filled out and signed by their parent in advance! Please print, sign and bring the waiver below (PDF). The child's guardian must fill this out beforehand! Otherwise they can't go on the boat. :(

Download Elkhorn Slough Safari Waiver

Summer Camp Trips

Scouts Bird Study Merit Badge

Home Schooling Activity

Online Presentations

Other Ways to Engage

If you have any questions about participating in the field trips, please reach out. Also please share this website with your teachers, community partners, friends and other young birders and naturalists. The more the merrier!