Connect to Birds, to Nature, and with Each Other!
Take part in the 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count at Mahr Park Arboretum! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an international community-science event launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society. Each February, they invite people to spend time outdoors during this 4 day period watching and counting as many birds as they can find. Report your observations to help scientist across the world better understand bird populations.
Mahr Park Arboretum is a local birding hotspot! They are participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count by hosting 2 free birding events this weekend! Read below for additional information on each event and learn how you can take part in the 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count Weekend!
Bird Identification 101
Joining UK Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent, Erika Wood as she leads Birds Identification 101 class and birding hike following.
When? Saturday, February 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
Where? Mahr Park Arboretum, Welcome Center- Discovery Classroom
Attracting Birds to Your Garden
Join UK Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent, Erika Wood at Mahr Welcome Center- Discovery Classroom for a class on attracting birds to your garden and then go bird watching at the Arboretum!
When? Sunday, February 19, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Where? Mahr Park Arboretum Welcome Center- Discovery Classroom