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Adult Opportunities

Birding Walk

Stroll the Arboretum grounds looking for the birds of the fall season.

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Search the woods, fields, and edges of The Morton Arboretum for birds that live here in the fall. Walk with an expert guide who will help you to identify species spotted along the way. See how natural conditions and the birds you encounter change each month and season—no two walks are the same! No prior birding experience is necessary.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Jay Sturner, birder

Age: 16 and older

Course number: O010

Instructor

Jay Sturner, birder

Jay Sturner began birding at the age of seven. He has led many nature walks, and conducts annual programs at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From 2001 to 2010 he worked at The Morton Arboretum as a botanist and herbarium manager. He is currently a stay-at-home parent and writer.

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 also come in handy.

Program Schedule

This program meets during these times; choose your session. Pricing is per session.

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Thornhill Picnic Shelter (parking lot P-21), West Side

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Thornhill Picnic Shelter (parking lot P-21), West Side

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