For the Birds
Classes & Workshops

Live Webinar: Winter Bird Photography

Thursday, February 11, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Central Time 
Don Tredinnick, professional nature photographer, instructor and owner of Frozen Hiker Photography

Level: Intermediate -some familiarity with the manual functions of your camera and an understanding of exposure settings

• Equipment needed for photographing birds
• Techniques for photographing birds in winter
• Insights into winter bird behavior
• How to capture birds in flight
• How to build a backyard bird photography studio

Required Equipment for the Live Webinar: 
Computer or Tablet, Internet, up-to-date Chrome, Firefox, or Safari Web browser, and downloaded Zoom software (free).

Zoom
Participation in this online course requires that you use the free Zoom video conferencing service. You must install Zoom on your computer to experience this webinar. Click here for a tutorial on how to join a Zoom meeting and much more.

How it works: Register 1 person with 1 email at a time (you will be asked which email you want the invitation link sent to at checkout). If you would like to register multiple people, please register them each separately with separate emails. Registered attendees will receive the link needed to join in their initial purchase confirmation by email. The Arboretum will also send a reminder email with the link 2 days prior to the start date. Simply click the link at the webinar start time to join! Then the host, Frank, will accept you into the webinar. Send webinar-related questions to the Arboretum webinar host, Frank Meuschke, at meusc008@umn.edu

Limit 25, Live Webinar on Zoom platform

$30 member/$35 non-member

OPTIONAL Add-on
Winter Bird Photography: On Location at the Arboretum

Saturday, February 13, 2021
Choose from:  9 a.m.- 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m., or 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Don Tredinnick, professional nature photographer, instructor and owner of Frozen Hiker Photography

Level: Intermediate -some familiarity with the manual functions of your camera and an understanding of exposure settings
Prerequisite Live Webinar: Winter Bird Photography

Put what you've learned in Winter Bird Photography Live Webinar into practice at this exclusive opportunity to photograph birds at the Arboretum! Your instructor will be available to answer questions and offer tips throughout your practice time. Very small group size to ensure sightlines to our feeders and social distancing.

• DSLR, Mirrorless, or high quality "bridge" telephoto camera
• Your longest lens (ideally 300mm or longer)
• Clothing appropriate for the winter weather
• Monopods or Tripods (optional)

• We encourage you to take your temperature and stay home if you have a fever of 100.4 or higher, shortness of breath, or persistent coughing. You will receive a full refund.
• You must wear a mask at all times during this event, even when outside (fleece balaclava are not considered effective protection).
• Please maintain a distance of at least six feet from others (except those you are with, such as family members)
• If you do not observe these guidelines, staff may ask you to leave.
• Bring your own water and snack; no food or drinking fountains will be available.

Limit 4 per time slot, Meet outside Oswald Visitor Center

Sold out 9 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb 13, On-location $49 member/$64 non-member, includes admission

11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb 13, On-location $49 member/$64 non-member, includes admission

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb 13, On-location $49 member/$64 non-member, includes admission