Birding 101 (Hosted at The Nature Place)

Bird watching is one of the most popular pastimes in the United States, with approximately 96 million adult participants. The benefits of bird watching extend beyond simple enjoyment. Numerous studies have documented the health benefits of exposure to nature, particularly birds. Birdsong has been shown to be an especially effective tonic for personal well-being.

This fun course is designed to introduce bird watching fundamentals to interested adults. The morning will include a brief lecture on birdwatching basics followed by a two-hour birding hike in the La Crosse Marsh with local bird experts.

Registration is required.  No experience is necessary, but curiosity and a sense of awe are welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited number of binoculars will be available.

Presenter Bio:

Craig began working in natural resource conservation when gas was 96 cents per gallon. Now retired, much of his career focused on migratory bird conservation. He is a co-founder and President of Driftless Birds, an organization dedicated to accelerating bird conservation in the Driftless Area. When not watching birds in Wisconsin, he often leads bird watching tours in Latin America.