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Birding Beyond the Feeder
Wondering what bird is at your feeder or how to tell those warblers apart? Is that a hawk…or a crow? We will start inside learning basic bird identification: using shape, color, field marks, and more to figure out what you are seeing! Binocular use and field guide information will also be covered. Use what you…
Read MorePop-Up Nature: Birding by Numbers
Learn what it means to be a community scientist for the birds! We will read the story “Bird Count” by Susan Edwards Richmond and illustrated by Stephanie Coleman, share a birdy craft, scavenger hunt, and tell you how you can count the birds for science through efforts such as the Christmas Bird Count, Project Feeder…
Read MoreHybrid Birding Beyond the Feeder-Bird ID & Hike
Virtual Sessions: Wednesday, May 5 & May 12, 7-8 pmIn-person hike: Saturday, May 15, 8-10 am Wondering what bird is at your feeder or which warbler is in the woods? Via Zoom sessions on two evenings, learn basic bird identification: how to use shape, color, field marks, and more to figure out what you…
Read MoreCANCELED Birding Beyond the Feeder: Bird Identification
Wondering what bird is at your feeder or which warbler is singing in the woods? We will start inside learning basic bird identification and binocular use, then head outside to experience the beginning of migration. For registered eager early-risers, there will be a pre-class hike at 7:00 am! Registration is required two days before the…
Read MoreeBird and Beyond! Advanced eBird Class
Join WI Metro Audubon Society (WMAS) at Wehr Nature Center and embark on a journey into the advanced realms of eBird with our comprehensive class! Whether you’re a seasoned eBird user or just starting out, this session is tailored to enhance your eBird experience. Explore how to optimize eBird for personal listings, contribute valuable citizen…
Read MoreMemories from Wehr’s Longest Serving Volunteer
Mary Gease has been volunteering at Wehr for 44 years. Mary shared these memories and stories in interviews in 2014 and 2023. Getting Started with Seed Collecting My first volunteer job was seed collecting. Mariette Nowak (Nature Center director), Jane Appleyard, and Sally Jean Lohr taught me how to process seed. Most were sold as…
Read MoreWehr Birders
Meet in front of the visitor center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. All levels of experience are welcome. Every Sunday, November – February (9am-10am); March – October (8am-10am) No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies to non-members.
Read MoreWehr Birders
Meet in front of the visitor center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. All levels of experience are welcome. Every Sunday, November – February (9am-10am); March – October (8am-10am) No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies
Read MoreWehr Birders
Meet in front of the visitor center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. All levels of experience are welcome. Every Sunday, November – February (9am-10am); March – October (8am-10am) No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies
Read MoreWehr Birders
Meet in front of the visitor center for a Sunday morning birding hike led by volunteers and fellow birders. All levels of experience are welcome. Every Sunday, November – February (9am-10am); March – October (8am-10am) No fee or registration required, $5 parking fee applies
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