Northwoods Bird and Wildlife Festival - 18th Annual

05/12/2023 05:00 PM - 05/13/2023 04:00 PM CT

Event Registration is closed.

Admission

$50.00 - Member
$60.00 - Non Member
$60.00 - Member

Location

North Lakeland Discovery Center

Summary

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.
Breakfast on Saturday is included in registration, and lunch is included if you register before May 6. After May 6, lunch will not be provided by NLDC.

Description

View or download the detailed Festival Guide

Remember to bring your binoculars, your favorite field guide, and check the weather!

Raffle tickets for a chance to win a pair of Vortex Optics Crossfire HD 8x42 Binoculars will be available for purchase!

Festival schedule at a glance...

Friday, May 12, 2023

7:00-8:30am – Early morning bird/flora hike @ 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

Saturday, 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 @ NLDC provided by Martha Kelly Catering (included in registration before May 6. If you register after May 6, lunch will not be provided by 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

Please read our program registration and cancellation policy here. (V)