In this single-morning birding 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.
This program will begin in the classroom with a short lesson on birding basics. Then, participants will stroll around the Arboretum to observe birds that inhabit Illinois all year. 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 outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Bring a set of binoculars and a field guide, if you have them. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow.
Bring a water bottle. A snack, sunscreen, and insect repellent may come in handy.
Program Schedule
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Thornhill Picnic Shelter (Parking Lot 21), West Side
