In this single-morning birdwatching workshop at The Morton Arboretum, learn how to find birds and how to keep track of your observations. Discuss birdwatching equipment, what to wear, and more.
The class will begin in the classroom with a short lesson on birding basics. Then, participants will stroll around the Arboretum observing birds that inhabit Illinois year-round. As you walk, you’ll learn key bird features for identification and how to match birds to their preferred food or habitat.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Nathan Hambel, wildlife interpreter, Willowbrook Wildlife Center
Age: 16 and older
Course number: O001
Instructor
Nathan Hambel, wildlife interpreter, Willowbrook Wildlife Center
Nate Hambel is a wildlife interpreter at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he educates visitors about urban wildlife, the center’s resident animals, and the rehabilitation of injured animals. With a master’s degree in biology, Hambel is an avid birder and outdoors person, leading programs and trips that help people connect with nature.
What to Know
This program meets indoors and outdoors.
Check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and plan to walk up to a mile on uneven terrain.
This program is intended for beginners.
Please bring water, a snack, materials for taking notes, a set of binoculars and a field guide, if you have them. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow.
Program Schedule
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side
