Birding Workshop at the Cultural Center
Learn more about the birds we see in MN, what they eat and how to attract them to your yard!
The Cultural Center in New York Mills has openings for The Little Big Year’s Birding workshop on May 2, 2019 at 7pm presented by Ben Eckhoff.
Spring is in the air and soon you will be seeing our summer birds as they fly back to their nesting areas. We think of feeding the birds during the winter, but from spring to late summer is a great time to feed a few of our returning species like the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds and the Baltimore Orioles.
Ben Eckhoff is the Area Interpretive Naturalist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources-Division of Parks and Trails.
At this workshop, you will learn more about these species, including what they eat, their nesting habits, how to attract them to your yard and more Both species eat nectar, but the larger beaked orioles require different ports or styles of feeders to allow them access to the food. This workshop will include a presentation by Mr. Eckhoff, a question and answer session, and building an oriole feeder to take home with you. Children must be accompanied by an adult and the cost of the feeder is $7.00.
All materials and equipment will be provided.
There are a limited number of spaces available for the feeder building portion of the workshop and participation will be determined on a first come, first served basis.
Sign up by calling the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339.
