Location: Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration
Co-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Carpenter Nature Center
Learn about Minnesota birds from the comfort of your home! Join MOU and CNC online for presentations from regional bird experts, passionate birders, and educators. Presentations are 20-25 minutes each with 5-10 minutes of Q&A. Pre-registration for this event is required to receive the zoom link.
Register Online or RSVP to Jen Vieth at jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org.
This event is FREE, but donations to one or both of the non-profit organizations are encouraged.
Schedule of Events:
8:30-8:45 Welcome from MOU President & Carpenter Nature Center Director
8:45-9:15 Trends in the backyard bird feeding industry- Larry Keller
9:15-9:45 Birding Spring Migration at National Wildlife Refuges in MN- Andy Forbes
9:45-10:15 Get them outside! Tips & tricks for birding with a toddler- Brandon Lentz
10:15-10:45 Identification Challenge Potluck – Bob Dunlap
10:45-11:15 Flycatchers simplified a guide to identification- Alex Sundvall
11:15-11:45 Songbirds on Migration: A dangerous journey – Tami Vogel
11:45-12:15 Plans for the NEW International Owl Center -Karla Bloem
12:15-12:30 Closing & upcoming MOU education events – MOU Ed. Committee