Great Backyard Bird Count

The Acton Nature Center (ANC) will be participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) on February 15 & 16th, 2020 the GBBC is a fun, FREE, and easy event that engages birdwatchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. This will be the 13th year that the ANC has been involved in the activity by conducting bird walks led by Rio Brazos Master Naturalist, Dr. Billy Teels. Walks will begin at 7 am on Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16, and both last approximately 3 hours. Everyone is invited and should meet in the ANC parking area by 7 am On Saturday there will be a presentation given by Dr. Teels at 10 am, following the walk, at the Farm House Education Center.