Above: Acorn Woodpecker by Roger Adamson

Sprouts – Birdwatching

BIRDWATCHING is the Sprouts activity for August and September! Check out binoculars and a set of bird ID cards at the Gardens' gift shop.

If you hear a loud squeaky "Waka-waka-waka" coming from the tree-tops then you must be in the presence of an Acorn Woodpecker. These striking feathered friends can be found at the Gardens along with more than 180 species of birds. They drill holes into trees where they store food allowing them to thrive in one location without having to migrate in the colder months. Have you seen a tree speckled in holes? Learn more about Birds at the Gardens...

Handouts for this month's activity:

• English
• Spanish

More about Sprouts

Get outside and learn with SPROUTS! Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is offering a series of self-guided learning opportunities for children (best suited for K-6). Sprouts activities include handouts and sometimes fun tools to help kids dive into a variety of topics including birdwatching, nature breathing, whale watching, pulley systems, getting to know trees, and more. All activities will be available in English and Spanish. These activities are available with regular Gardens admission — please purchase tickets in advance: CLICK HERE. MCBG will continue to share free admission for children's educational visits via "Sprouts Tickets". The tickets are currently being distributed through local schools and nonprofits.

Sprouts Program Sponsors

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast, Coast Hardware & Radio Shack, Community First Credit Union, DeLucia Family Fund of The Community Foundation of Mendocino County, Linda and Paul Dutcher, Harvest Market, Kay and Bruce Leaman, Kate Erickson LPL Financial, Liz O’Hara and Steve Lane, Out of This World, Redwood Investments, Savings Bank of Mendocino County, Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg, Marilynn Thorpe 

Many thanks for helping to make this educational opportunity available for all!