Did you know that 96% of North American bird species rely on insects while 40% of the world’s insect populations are declining? Join us and many fantastic local conservation, education, and wildlife rehabilitation organizations including Wildlife Center of the North Coast, State Parks, OSU Extension, and more to see the magic of migration and learn how you can support birds, bugs, and blooms in your garden and beyond.
Get to know your local birds on a guided bird walk, take a tour through the Nehalem Teaching Trail to learn about insect-loving native plants, and peek through the spotting scope to catch a glimpse of the birds found on Alder Creek or those stopping by during their migration at the ‘Big Sit’ station with the Bird Alliance of Oregon. Kids will also enjoy getting creative with an art activity hosted by the Hoffman Center for the Arts.
Bring your sack lunch and sit down with ‘Bird Nerd’ podcast team Hannah and Erik for a Brown Bag workshop on how to use eBird and iNaturalist apps and contribute to community science! Visit www.nehalemtrust.org/birds for the complete schedule and info. Birders of all ages and levels are welcome and we hope to see you there! (Alder Creek Farm: 35955 Underhill Lane, Nehalem, OR)
This event is supported in part by the City of Manzanita, Visit Tillamook Coast, and Explore Nature.
The Lower Nehalem Community Trust is a non-profit organization protecting and stewarding land in the lower Nehalem watershed since 2002. Community donations support our work in land acquisition, restoration, and community education programs. For more information visit www.nehalemtrust.org.
