Come see what all the chirping’s about! Join us at Fox Haven Farm for a fun, hands-on birding class where we’ll explore the fields, woods, and skies to spot some of nature’s most beautiful creatures. Whether you’re a total beginner or already know your robins from your wrens, this class is perfect for all skill levels!
Please bring your binoculars if you have them (don’t worry—we’ll have extras to share!).
Meet your Teacher!
Mike Spurrier was born and raised in Frederick, Maryland. He began birding (bird watching) in 1988 and has been very fortunate to have had birding experiences in India, Ireland, Wales, England, France, Peru, Belize, Panama, Canada, several Caribbean islands, and across the United States.
Mike has served as the president of the Frederick Bird Club, a local chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership and volunteers with the Maryland Farmland Raptor Program and with Fox Haven Organic Farm and Learning Center.
Mike is a certified Maryland Master Naturalist and is certified in Permaculture Design through Oregon State University and the Permaculture Institute of North America. He holds a master of arts degree in Social Innovation and Sustainability from Goddard College; a bachelor of arts degree in Sustainability from Goddard College; and an associate of arts degree in Park Management from Frederick Community College. Mike is also a Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP), served as a VISTA volunteer at Morningside Emergency Shelter, and worked at federally-designated Community Action Agencies for 33 years. Prior to starting a career in human and homeless services, Mike worked as a summer camp counselor for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and as a seasonal park technician for the National Park Service.
