Join VAS Young Birders group for our first guided field adventure for 2026!

Young Birders brings together youth grade 6 through grade 12 or between the ages of 10-18 who have an interest in birding and conservation. Our group has combined efforts to reach more youth by creating a wildlife photography group called CAMERADERIE. This idea came from conversations with talented teen winners of our Youth Nature Photo Contest. They had participated in both Vancouver Audubon’s guided bird walks and the photo contest and realized the benefits of doing so. They have taken leadership and will be present for the meetings.

Format of Participation in CAMERADERIE

Monthly guided walks will allow participants to both learn how to see and identify wildlife and then how to successfully photograph them. We will try to schedule walk times most convenient to youth. An outcome of the walks will be youth having photographs. An online Zoom meeting will be about one week later so participants can share their best photos and get and give feedback to each other.

• See the schedule for locations, times, and how to sign up.

• Space on the nature walks will be limited to 15 youth and their parents or guardians.

• Please sign up for each outdoor walk. A Vancouver Audubon volunteer will contact you to confirm, or possibly put you on a waiting list if the limit has been reached.

• If you have further question, or want to talk more about the group, please contact Shaunak Deshpande at this email: cameraderie@vancouveraudubon.org.