Now offering discounts for multiple workshop registrations. See “Pricing & Payments” tab for details
Friday October 16th, 2015
We will be gathering for dinner at 5:00 pm at O’Neill’s Pub on Central and Washington. After dinner, at 6:00 pm, we will move next door to Newton’s Cradle Office Space where the workshop presentation will be held. If you prefer to eat dinner on your own you are more than welcome to just meet us at Newton’s Cradle at 6:00pm for the presentation.
Saturday October 17th, 2015
Depart from Albuquerque at 6:30 am from the Nativo Lodge on San Mateo and I-25. We will be providing transportation in a van so you can catch a snooze on the way if you like. Please bring or have breakfast beforehand.
We will head south to Bosque Del Apache and the surrounding areas where we will spend the day. We’ll be visiting the refuge, nearby agricultural areas and grasslands, and foothill habitats in order to see as many sparrows as possible! Lunch will be taken mid-day and a wrap-up dinner will be held in Socorro on our way home.
Return to Albuquerque by 8:00 pm.
Although we will typically adhere to the above itinerary, the exact schedule of the tour is liable to change depending on local conditions and of course the birds!
Dress
Informal throughout. Multiple warm layers, along with warm gloves and hat, are a must for cold mornings. Sturdy footwear is recommended. We will have at least one scope with us but you are encouraged to bring your own as well.
Group Size
Maximum group size is 20 participants although we typically have less. We have 2 to 4 guides for this workshop depending on participation.
Tour Pace
Hiking is minimal, flat, and leisurely. We will mostly be standing from viewing areas close to the van. We will stay at each birding location discussing the birds for extended periods. A leisurely lunch will be taken mid-day.
Food
Dinner will be taken at local restaurants. Vegetarian options are available. Will will provided some snacks and water, but you will need to bring a sack lunch with you.
Transportation
Our vehicle will depend on the group size often we are in a 15 passenger van. It is important that all participants be able to ride in any seat in the van.
Cost
$125.00 (+ Tax)
This price includes the Friday evening class ($25) and the Saturday field workshop ($100). All transportation from the departure point (Nativo Lodge), guide fees, snacks, and water are included. Meals and other expenses are not included in this price. We do offer the option to attend the lecture portion only for $25, please inquire if interested.
Discounts available for multi workshop registrations. Discount pricing is as follows.
2 Workshops – 5% discount – $237.50
3 Workshops – 10% discount – $337.50
4 Workshops – 15% discount – $425
5 Workshops – 20% discount – $500
If you are registering for multiple workshops please complete the registration form for one workshop and send us an email detailing which workshops you would like to participate on. We will then confirm your registration for all workshops and send you an invoice for full payment.
Reservations & Confirmation
To reserve your spot for this workshop you will need to complete the following:
- Complete the workshop registration form found under the “Registration” tab
- Complete payment on the “Payment Options” tab. Your spot will not be reserved until we receive full payment for the workshop.
(If you are registering for multiple workshops please complete the registration form for one workshop and send us an email detailing which workshops you would like to participate on. We will then confirm your registration for all workshops and send you an invoice for full payment.)
After completing your reservation we will contact you via email to confirm your reservation and provide you with additional information about your workshop. We will require you to complete the Liability Waiver (Click link to download the Liability Waiver). You can return the waiver to us via Fax or Post, or you may return it to us in person during the workshop class. Liability Wavier is required to participate in the workshop
In the case that you must cancel your reservation BRANT will allow a one-time transfer of payment to an upcoming workshop as long as the transfer takes place at least 1 week prior to the workshop date. Please contact us to discuss this option. If you do not wish to transfer payment to an upcoming workshop we will refund 50% of your payment up to 2 weeks prior to the workshop date. Within two weeks of the workshop date the entire payment amount is non-refundable.
Registration Form
Fill out the following form to register for the trip. (If you prefer a hard copy, you can print the registration form and return it to us via fax or mail. Workshop Registration Form – Click the link to download PDF)
Remember that your spot is not reserved until we have received your full payment for the workshop. For payment options click on the “Payment Options” tab above.
If you are registering for multiple workshops please complete the registration form for one workshop and send us an email detailing which workshops you would like to participate on. We will then confirm your registration for all workshops and send you an invoice for full payment.
Shades of Brown Registration Form
Payment
To pay online us the Paypal button below:
Checks should be made payable to “BRANT” for the amount outlined below:
| Cost |
Tax |
Total |
|---|
| $125 |
$8.98 |
$133.98 |
7522 Edith Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM
87113
If you are registering for multiple workshops please complete the registration form for one workshop and send us an email detailing which workshops you would like to participate on. We will then confirm your registration for all workshops and send you an invoice for full payment.
