Friday, September 6th, 10am: Global Shorebird Day Kit:
In celebration of Global Shorebird Day, we're excited to offer a special Shorebird Awareness Kit. This kit includes educational materials to help you learn more about the importance of shorebirds and their habitats. Additionally, we've included a fun and meaningful craft activity where you can create bird-protecting window decals to help prevent bird collisions with windows.
The Shorebird Awareness Kit is perfect for all ages and provides a hands-on way to engage with conservation efforts. Pick up your kit on Friday, September 6th, and join us in protecting our feathered friends!
In celebration of Global Shorebird Day, we're excited to offer a special Shorebird Awareness Kit. This kit includes educational materials to help you learn more about the importance of shorebirds and their habitats. Additionally, we've included a fun and meaningful craft activity where you can create bird-protecting window decals to help prevent bird collisions with windows.
The Shorebird Awareness Kit is perfect for all ages and provides a hands-on way to engage with conservation efforts. Pick up your kit on Friday, September 6th, and join us in protecting our feathered friends!
Thursday, September 12th, 3pm-6pm: STEAM Challenge - Migratory Bird Edition:
Our first STEAM project of the year! Use your engineering and creative skills to build a one-of-a-kind bird feeder that will help fuel migratory birds as they pass through our area and journey south. Participants can also complete a library scavenger hunt that will show them how to identify birds they may see locally and instruction on how to keep track of the birds they observe. All ages welcome, under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Families are encourage to attend together. All supplies provided.
Our first STEAM project of the year! Use your engineering and creative skills to build a one-of-a-kind bird feeder that will help fuel migratory birds as they pass through our area and journey south. Participants can also complete a library scavenger hunt that will show them how to identify birds they may see locally and instruction on how to keep track of the birds they observe. All ages welcome, under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Families are encourage to attend together. All supplies provided.
Thursday, October 3rd, 5:30pm: Fall Migration Birdwatching: Tips & Tools With Experts
Join us for an engaging hour with Bird City Algoma Committee members, John Walch and Tom Zenner, as they guide us through the exciting world of fall migration birdwatching. John, an expert birder and professional wildlife photographer, will share his insights on spotting and identifying birds during this vibrant season. Tom, an avid Merlin and eBird user, will demonstrate how to use these powerful apps to enhance your birdwatching experience. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting, this program will equip you with valuable tips and tools. A Q&A session will follow, so bring your questions!
Join us for an engaging hour with Bird City Algoma Committee members, John Walch and Tom Zenner, as they guide us through the exciting world of fall migration birdwatching. John, an expert birder and professional wildlife photographer, will share his insights on spotting and identifying birds during this vibrant season. Tom, an avid Merlin and eBird user, will demonstrate how to use these powerful apps to enhance your birdwatching experience. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting, this program will equip you with valuable tips and tools. A Q&A session will follow, so bring your questions!
Saturday, October 12th, 1pm-2pm: Flyways Watch Party:
Shorebirds are well adapted for their annual marathon migrations –but the world beneath their wings is changing. Follow scientists and communities working together to study and save these incredible birds in #Flyways. Join our Flyways watch party at the Algoma Public Library on Saturday, October 12 at 1pm and learn how we can help protect shorebirds and other migratory birds. For all ages.
Shorebirds are well adapted for their annual marathon migrations –but the world beneath their wings is changing. Follow scientists and communities working together to study and save these incredible birds in #Flyways. Join our Flyways watch party at the Algoma Public Library on Saturday, October 12 at 1pm and learn how we can help protect shorebirds and other migratory birds. For all ages.
