Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Understanding Bird Populations and How They Change
Bill Mueller, emeritus director of the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory, observes: “In less than a single human lifetime, 2.9 billion breeding adult birds have been lost from the U.S. and Canada, across every ecosystem, and including some of the most abundant and familiar species. While some species are increasing and many others remain stable, we are most concerned about the 40% that are declining.” His presentation will describe how we have learned this.
This program is offered in-person at Riveredge and virtually on Zoom.
Free for everyone! | Designed for ages 18+
No registration necessary to attend in-person or virtually.
Curious about birding? Grab binoculars, or borrow a pair, and embark on a beginner birding hike with a Riveredge environmental educator.
We’ll see and hear cool bird species as we traverse the trails, and share tips to help you jumpstart your birding hobby! However, we must offer this hike with a word of caution… once you start birding, it can become a lifelong source of enjoyment and community!
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Birds, Whales and Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba
Horicon Marsh Bird Club leaders Jeff and Suzanne Bahls share the story of their trip to Churchill, Manitoba, Polar Bear capital of the world. They paddled with Beluga Whales and saw Polar Bears and sub-arctic birds. An amazing combination of wildlife, scenery, native culture and small town feel.
This program is offered in-person at the Riveredge Barn and virtually on Zoom.
Free for everyone! | Designed for ages 18+
What’s crawling, flying, hopping, and growing at Riveredge? Help us find out! Whether you’re an amateur, an expert, or a kid, Riveredge welcomes citizen scientists of all ages to our annual Bioblitz at Riveredge on July 11! During this free event, participants contribute to the monitoring and inventory of plants, birds, insects, and fish alongside field experts! This year, we’ll be collecting observations on the main campus, with a special focus on the state natural area surrounding Riveredge creek!
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended so you can be notified of any changes due to weather.
Questions? Contact Jana Gedymin at jgedymin@riveredge.usor 262-375-2715.
This 2-day hands-on workshop will focus on song bird banding and is perfect for beginners and novice banders, while still offering valuable insight for those with more experience. Enjoy a mix of interactive lectures, live demonstrations, and guided field training as you learn the fundamentals of bird banding. Topics include mist netting and trapping techniques, safe removal of birds from nets, proper bird handling and processing. Come build your skills, confidence, and appreciation for this important conservation practice!
Participants should be able to attend both days, May 29th and 30th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Ages 16+ | Children ages 8-15 may join a registered adult.
Members*: $58 | Non-members: $70
Pre-registration required by May 25 at 11:59 pm.
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Land Trust Preserves Field Trip
Tour three of the amazing Restoring Lands (formerly OWLT) preserves. Start at Kurtz Woods, then visit Bratt Woods and finish at Donges Bay Gorge Natural Area.
Led by members of the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club, this field trip concentrates on the Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve, which offers a variety of habitats in a major migration corridor. The bird club was one of the first organizations to donate towards the preservation of this 73-acre public park located adjacent to Lake Michigan south of Port Washington.
6:30 am – 1:00 pm | Birdathon: meet at 6:30 am | Bandathon: stop by anytime Open to everyone ages 5+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult See below for details | No registration necessary
Birdathon – How many species will be singing and displaying on the Riveredge Nature Center property during the peak of spring migration? The Noel J. Cutright Bird Club invites new and veteran birders to spend the day searching for as many birds as possible. We’ll multiply those results (averaging about 100 species) by collecting donations to support bird related causes. If you want to join one of our birding teams, show up by 6:30 a.m. in the visitor center parking lot where the property will be divvied up and teams will set off. Want to show up at 4 a.m. for owling and the dawn chorus? Email Carl Schwartz at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com to get details.
The Riveredge Bandathon will be held on the same day. It starts at the Riveredge west parking lot. Working out of Connie’s Classroom, licensed Master Bander Jana Gedymin, along with a team of skilled volunteers, will be banding as many birds as possible from sunrise into the afternoon, weather permitting . Last year, 35 birds were banded representing 13 different species. Highlights included a Blackburnian Warbler in stunning spring plumage and a Baltimore Oriole that sang in-hand. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe songbird capture and banding techniques up close and learn more about the fascinating science behind bird banding. Feel free to stop by anytime —but remember, “early birds get the worms!” If you have questions, contact Jana Gedymin at jgedymin@riveredge.us.
Also: a special opportunity to observe hummingbird banding will be available at the Visitor Center from 8:00 am – 11:00 am!
questions?
If you have questions or need more information about the Birdathon & Bandathon, please contact Jana Gedymin at jgedymin@riveredge.us.
Start your day with an early morning bird walk with Conservation Manager, Nathaniel Reinartz, to observe the amazing diversity of migrating birds that stop off to refuel at Riveredge’s hotspots before continuing on their journey north. Spring Bird Walks meet rain or shine.
Designed for ages 18+
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration required by May 21 at 11:59 pm. Early registration is recommended as these programs usually fill up.
Start your day with an early morning bird walk with Conservation Manager, Nathaniel Reinartz, to observe the amazing diversity of migrating birds that stop off to refuel at Riveredge’s hotspots before continuing on their journey north. Spring Bird Walks meet rain or shine.
Designed for ages 18+
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pre-registration required by May 14 at 11:59 pm. Early registration is recommended as these programs usually fill up.
