Join Eastside Audubon and Kenmore Camera for Birding Equipment Big Day
Eastside Audubon and Kenmore Camera are hosting an Equipment Big Day at Kenmore Camera. This event will allow participants to tests out equipment such as binoculars and spotting scopes. Vendor reps will be on hand to answer questions. In addition to equipment, the event will also include a photo walk field trip to Juanita Bay Park, presentations, and a “what is in your bag” gear panel. Several local birding, photography, and environmental organizations will have informational booths.
Eastside Audubon Event Organizer
Event Details
Juanita Bay Park Photo Walk
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Distance/Pace
About 2 miles round-trip leisurely walk
Trip Leader
Chuck Guilford
Skill Level
All levels are welcome, including children with an accompanying adult.
Accessibility
Mostly flat grass/pavement/boardwalk. Boardwalk and paved pathway are ADA accessible, but the grass field is not leveled or paved.
Parking Pass
Not Required
Registration/Fee
This is a free event and registration is not required!
The restrooms are closed during the Winter, but there are normally portables during the Winter. The restrooms usually open shortly after the gates are opened, but not guaranteed so plan accordingly.
Presentation Registration
Registration to attend presentations will be hosted on Kenmore Camera’s website via Eventbrite registration. A direct link will be posted when registration is live.
Event Schedule
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Photo walk at Juanita Bay Park. I will be there, and several of the binocular reps will be there with loaner gear for people to try.
9:00 AM
Kenmore Camera store opens.
All presentations will occur in the Kenmore Camera store classrooms.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Presenter: Steve Ball "Backyard Birding"
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenters: Don and Margaret Larkin (Topic TBD) current Eastside Audubon Photography members
11:45 AM
Vendor Session: Binoculars with Vortex
12:00 PM
Vendor Session: Binoculars with Nikon
12:15 PM
Vendor Session: Binoculars with Canon
12:30 PM
Vendor Session: Binoculars with Fuji Film
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Gear Panel: "What is in your bag?" with Eastside Audubon Photography members.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: John Greengo "Birding in the Galapagos"
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Presenter: Paul Bannick (Topic TBD) with book signing afterward.
5:00 PM
Kenmore Camera store closes.
Location
Walk Location
Juanita Bay Park
2201 Market Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
Event Location
Kenmore Camera
6708 NE 181st St.
Kenmore, WA 98028