Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day and World Migratory Bird Day with a fun guided walk through Fenner’s trails. This beginner-friendly walk is a great way to learn the basics of birdwatching, practice spotting migratory species, and enjoy time in nature with someone you love. Bring your binoculars if you have them, or borrow a pair from us!
RSVPs matter because they help us better prepare for the event, so please let us know if you plan to attend!
Location: Meet in the Visitor Center
What is World Migratory Bird Day?
World Migratory Bird Day is an annual celebration that highlights the amazing journeys of migratory birds and raises awareness about the need to protect the habitats they rely on. Each spring, millions of birds pass through our region, making this the perfect time to learn about and appreciate the birds in your own backyard.
What is Citizen Science?
Citizen science invites everyday people to help collect data and make real contributions to scientific research. By observing, recording, and reporting what you see in nature, you help scientists and land stewards like us learn more about local ecosystems and how to take care of them.
Get Involved with Citizen Science!
These free apps turn your nature sightings into valuable data for scientists and conservationists (and they’re fun to use, too!)
Seek by iNaturalist
Great for beginners and families, Seek helps you identify species instantly using your phone’s camera – no account required, and no internet needed once downloaded. Simply take a photo of a plant, animal, or fungus, and iNaturalist will help identify it while contributing your observation to a global biodiversity database.
Merlin Bird ID
Created by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Merlin can identify birds by sight or sound. Just snap a photo or record a song, and Merlin will show you a list of likely species.
Whether you’re hiking at Fenner or exploring your neighborhood, these tools make it easy to learn more and support science at the same time.
