Be a Better Birder: Identifying Bird Songs
Learn how to identify local bird songs.
Learn how to identify local bird songs.
Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using […]
Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and […]
Our native woodpeckers, that’s who! Learn about their adaptations, make your own […]
Join us for an early morning walk as we keep our eyes […]
Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit […]
Visit our indoor bird feeders while enjoying complimentary hot drinks and bagels. […]
An indoor presentation about these skilled nocturnal hunters.
Learn about our local owls. Ages 12 & up.
Make a festive birdseed wreath. Materials provided. Ages 14 & up.
Listen for owls as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count, led […]
Join us for an early morning stroll in search of owls followed […]
Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people and, […]
What birds are visiting the feeding station? On a paved surface, enjoy […]
Walk to discover which birds are winter residents and then get warm […]
What birds are visiting the feeding station? On a paved surface, enjoy […]
Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. What birds […]
Drop in to see who is visiting our feeders and learn from […]
Discover what migratory birds do at their Central and South American wintering […]
We’ll observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels and coffee inside […]
Learn how to build a birding kit, how to start birding and […]
Woodpeckers are well-adapted for their environment. Come for a short presentation and […]
Learn how scientists name birds, the history of common names for birds […]
Discover how to make your yard and home bird-friendly. Learn about bird […]
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