MONROE - Bird Fest, a celebration in honor of International Migratory Bird Day, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the south shelter at Twining Park, 425 14th Ave.
The free event, held rain or shine, is open to all ages and all levels of experience. All materials will be provided.
Bird Fest is designed to be a family-friendly event and is sponsored by the Green-Rock Audubon Society and supporters of Bird City Monroe. It will offer several opportunities to learn more about local and migratory birds.
Participants will have an opportunity to observe an oriole feeding station and possibly see one of Wisconsin's most colorful migratory birds, the Baltimore Oriole. Information will be available to explain the migration and habits of the orange and black bird.
Chad Mathys of the Green-Rock Audubon Society will give tips on the basics of using binoculars and the spotting scope. Binoculars and scope will be supplied by G-RAS during the event.
A habitat walk will also take place with stations placed in several areas of Twining Park. Each station will feature a habitat such as woodland, prairie, streams, and wetlands. Information about the habitat and the birds someone might expect to see will be included in the walk.
Simple crafts for children of all ages and other activities will be available during Bird Fest.
The G-RAS, Monroe's Bird City initiative, and the Bluebird Society of Lafayette County will have representatives at Bird Fest to answer questions and offer suggestions on attracting and feeding birds.
Families can pack a picnic lunch or bring their own hotdogs and marshmallows to roast at the campfire at the south shelter after the event.
For more information, visit www.greenrockaudubon.org.
The free event, held rain or shine, is open to all ages and all levels of experience. All materials will be provided.
Bird Fest is designed to be a family-friendly event and is sponsored by the Green-Rock Audubon Society and supporters of Bird City Monroe. It will offer several opportunities to learn more about local and migratory birds.
Participants will have an opportunity to observe an oriole feeding station and possibly see one of Wisconsin's most colorful migratory birds, the Baltimore Oriole. Information will be available to explain the migration and habits of the orange and black bird.
Chad Mathys of the Green-Rock Audubon Society will give tips on the basics of using binoculars and the spotting scope. Binoculars and scope will be supplied by G-RAS during the event.
A habitat walk will also take place with stations placed in several areas of Twining Park. Each station will feature a habitat such as woodland, prairie, streams, and wetlands. Information about the habitat and the birds someone might expect to see will be included in the walk.
Simple crafts for children of all ages and other activities will be available during Bird Fest.
The G-RAS, Monroe's Bird City initiative, and the Bluebird Society of Lafayette County will have representatives at Bird Fest to answer questions and offer suggestions on attracting and feeding birds.
Families can pack a picnic lunch or bring their own hotdogs and marshmallows to roast at the campfire at the south shelter after the event.
For more information, visit www.greenrockaudubon.org.