Join us in celebrating International Migratory Bird Day! Explore the wildlife and natural beauty of the Wisconsin Northwoods with a variety of guided hikes and tours, bird watching expeditions, live bird of prey presentations, bird banding demonstrations, and interactive workshops during the 18th Annual Northwoods Bird and Wildlife Festival. Learn about migration, gardening for butterflies, and turtle conservation from knowledgeable experts while immersing yourself in the natural wonders of the area. Space is limited for certain events, so be sure to register ahead of time (additional $10 for same-day registration).

Schedule Of Events:

May 12, 2023

7:00-8:30am – Early morning bird/flora hike at MECCA (register separately here (limited spots available)).
5:00-6:00pm – Welcome reception with appetizers/desserts/drinks
6:00-7:00pm – Presentation: Jeff Wilson, Wrong Tree

May 13, 2023

5:30am – Registration and breakfast at NLDC
6:00am – Sunrise warbler walks
6:00am – Bird banding with Bruce Bacon
7:30am-11:00am – Concurrent Field Trips

Iron County Hotspots with Zach Wilson
TFF Auto Tour with Jeff Wilson and Terry Daulton
Powell Marsh with John Bates
Beaver Creek Hemlocks with Frank Schroyer
Pipke Park in Presque Isle with Colleen Matula

11:00am-12pm – Lunch at NLDC

12:00-1:00pm – Keynote presentation: Bill Volkert – Bird Migration

1:15pm-2:15pm – Concurrent Workshops 1 (choose one)
Raptors of the Northwoods Wildlife Center with Bart Kotarba
Nature Sketching with Terry Daulton
Build your own birdhouse with Ryan ($10 fee)
Let's Build a Butterfly Garden with Mary Nelson

2:20pm-3:20pm – Concurrent Workshops 2 (choose one)
Raptors of the Northwoods Wildlife Center with Bart Kotarba
Turtles of Wisconsin with Hannah Gargrave
Understanding Butterflies with Mary Nelson
Introduction to Limnology with Carol Warden

3:30 – Final species tally

Date: May 12 - 13, 2023

Admission:
$30.00  -  Students and Youth under 18
$50.00  -  Member
$60.00  -  Non Member

Location:
North Lakeland Discovery Center   
14006 Discovery Lane
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545

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