Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Field Trips for Kids (And their grown ups) series this summer! On Thursday, June 13, we’re focusing on Deer! Deer are very active in Wisconsin, and it's a great time to see them, especially with young. We'll look at deer skulls, talk about antlers, learn about deer tracks, scat, and sign. We'll also play a deer running game.
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for kids and the grown ups in their lives. Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance educators will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Adults are required to stay with their child participants during these field trips. Registration is limited to 20 children (plus their adults), and limited to groups that are registering for children as part of their group.
Spring/Summer Schedule: There are no rain dates, so if weather is poor, we will notify everyone by 7am the day of if the field trip is cancelled.
June 13: Deer! We'll look at deer skulls, talk about antlers, learn about deer tracks, scat, and sign. We'll also play a deer running game.
July 18: All About Owls! Learn about which species live here, meet our owl specimens (non-living), play the owl eyes game, learn owl calls and practice sounding like an owl.
August 8: Insect Detectives! Check out our bug collection (non-living), search for bugs using magnifying glasses, and discuss why insects are amazing and not always scary!
FIELD TRIP LEADER: Mickenzee Okon
RAIN DATE: None, if weather is poor, event is cancelled for that week.
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Paths are wide and flat, appropriate for individuals with mobility devices, families with strollers, and individuals carrying children in packs
Field trip leader is adept at birding by ear and able to accommodate those with visual impairments
WHEELCHAIR USE: Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (formerly Madison Audubon) has one electric-powered wheelchair available for anyone to use for free. You can learn more about it here, and request it in the form when you register.
Or, if you want to use a more rugged, all-terrain, outdoor wheelchair for this field trip, Access Ability Wisconsin offers them for free! To reserve a chair and trailer, visit their website.
Questions? Contact Brenna Marsicek, bmarsicek@swibirds.org or 608-255-2473
REGISTRATION: Limited to 20 children (plus their adults).
Register here!
Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS
