Black Friday Birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve

Join our community partner, the Golden Eagle Audubon Society for Black Friday Birding! 

Avoid the shopping chaos and enjoy some time in nature with Golden Eagle Audubon. This Black Friday, #OptOutside and join GEAS for a pleasant walk around Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve.

All are welcome! The pace will be slow to allow all to enjoy the birds and watch any interesting behavior in this urban nature area. Be prepared to bird up to two miles on flat packed dirt and gravel paths with optional hills. This is a great activity for beginning birders. 

WHEN: Friday, November 28, 2025 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: FREE

WHERE: Meeting Place: The parking lot off Maple Grove Road at 10:00 am.

Age: Participants 16 and older. Guardians must sign a waiver for participants under 18 years old.

What to Bring: Wear sturdy shoes for hiking and layers for weather. Don't forget your binoculars if you have them but will be available if needed. Please no dogs or bikes, they are not allowed at Hyatt Hidden Lakes.

Restroom Availability: There are vault toilets in the parking area off Maple Grove.

Contact Information: Please contact trip leader Debbie Wiggins at debbiew5169@gmail.com with any questions.

NOTE: The birding experience requires Two Levels of Pre-Registration for all participants. 

1.) First: pre-register with Golden Eagle Audubon Society in the link below. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessible-birding-hyatt-hidden-lakes-reserve-registration-1243079216399?aff=oddtdtcreator

2.) Second: pre-register with Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association at www.hrwma.org.