Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, SOS Save Our Songbirds, and Olbrich Botanical Gardens are teaming up to share the science behind why birds hit windows and demonstrate window treatments you can easily do at home. There will be three methods described: dot decals (as shown in the graphic), paracord curtains, and tempera paint. You’ll get to see and hear about the window treatment Olbrich installed last year, and take home a free Feather Friendly window treatment kit, donated by SOS Save Our Songbirds, while supplies last!

Photo by Jamie McCaffrey/FCC, illustration by Brenna Marsicek/SoWBA

eBird is a community science platform where you can record bird observations. It keeps track of your life list, helps you discover new birding locations, and shows you what other birders in the community are finding. This online class will teach you the main functions and tools of the eBird mobile app for your smartphone, so you can be creating checklists on the go! Learn how to submit your observations, discover birding hotspots, and explore recent sightings all from your phone.

Photo by Caitlyn Schuchhardt

If you love all things nature and want to get to know the birds you'll find in and around Madison, this class is for you. This is a four-part session with both online classroom and field assignments, and geared toward adults. Each day involves a slightly more advanced set of skills and information, but this course is intended for entry-level birders. This is a judgement-free bird learning experience; join us!

Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar

Join Brenna Marsicek, Madison Audubon’s director of communications and outreach and Bird Collision Corps coordinator, for an in-person workshop in Lake Mills to learn how you can help prevent birds from hitting windows.

Thinking about attempting a prairie planting or managing an existing restoration? Then this workshop, held through Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and taught by Madison Audubon’s Goose Pond Sanctuary team is for you!

Photo by Arlene Koziol

Madison Audubon, SOS Save Our Songbirds, and Olbrich Botanical Gardens are teaming up to share the science behind why birds hit windows and demonstrate window treatments you can easily do at home. There will be three methods described: dot decals (as shown in the graphic), paracord curtains, and tempera paint. Free and open to all, no registration required.

Photo by Jamie McCaffrey/FCC, illustration by Brenna Marsicek/Madison Audubon

If you love all things nature and want to get to know the birds you'll find in and around Madison, this class is for you. This is a four-part session with both online classroom and field assignments, and geared toward adults. Each day involves a slightly more advanced set of skills and information, but this course is intended for entry-level birders. This is a judgement-free bird learning experience; join us!

This four-part class will be held online and in the field.

Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar

This event is postponed until July. You can be part of the movement to make birding and nature more accessible to everybody! In our workshop, we’ll go over the Birdability checklist together, work on a practice site review, and talk about tips and tricks so you’ll be prepared to complete an accessibility assessment on your own. 

Photo by Caitlyn Schuchhardt

eBird is a community science platform where you can record bird observations. It keeps track of your life list, helps you discover new birding locations, and shows you what other birders in the community are finding. This online class will teach you the main functions and tools of the eBird mobile app for your smartphone, so you can be creating checklists on the go! Learn how to submit your observations, discover birding hotspots, and explore recent sightings all from your phone.

Photo by Caitlyn Schuchhardt

In this workshop, you will learn more about the bird-window collision problem, what causes it, and how the Bird Collision Corps is working to study the problem in Madison. Then, BCC volunteer, homeowner, and bird-lover Susan Frikken will guide you through the process of creating your own Bird Saver Curtain. We will provide you with materials and you will start making your own curtain right there on the spot!

Photo by Susan Frikken

If you love all things nature and want to get to know the birds you'll find in and around Madison, this class is for you. This is a four-part session with both online classroom and field assignments, and geared toward adults. Each day involves a slightly more advanced set of skills and information, but this course is intended for entry-level birders. This is a judgement-free bird learning experience; join us!

This four-part class will be held online and in the field.

Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar

eBird is a community science platform where you can record bird observations. It keeps track of your life list, helps you discover new birding locations, and shows you what other birders in the community are finding. This online class will teach you the main functions and tools of the eBird mobile app for your smartphone, so you can be creating checklists on the go! Learn how to submit your observations, discover birding hotspots, and explore recent sightings all from your phone.

Photo by Caitlyn Schuchhardt

In this workshop, you will learn more about the bird-window collision problem, what causes it, and how the Bird Collision Corps is working to study the problem in Madison. Then, BCC volunteer, homeowner, and bird-lover Susan Frikken will guide you through the process of creating your own Bird Saver Curtain. We will provide you with materials and you will start making your own curtain right there on the spot!

Photo by Susan Frikken

If you love all things nature and want to get to know the birds you'll find in and around Madison, this class is for you. This is a three-part session with both online classroom and field assignments, and geared toward adults. Each day involves a slightly more advanced set of skills and information, but this course is intended for entry-level birders. This is a judgement-free bird learning experience; join us!

This three-part class will be held online.

Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar

eBird is a community science platform where you can record bird observations. It keeps track of your life list, helps you discover new birding locations, and shows you what other birders in the community are finding. This online class will teach you the main functions and tools of the eBird mobile app for your smartphone, so you can be creating checklists on the go! Learn how to submit your observations, discover birding hotspots, and explore recent sightings all from your phone.

Photo by Caitlyn Schuchhardt

If you love all things nature and want to get to know the birds you'll find in and around Madison, this class is for you. This is a three-part session with both online classroom and field assignments, and geared toward adults. Each day involves a slightly more advanced set of skills and information, but this course is intended for entry-level birders. This is a judgement-free bird learning experience; join us!

In response to the COVID-19 situation, this class has be reformatted to an ONLINE setting, with two fantastic parts! Attendees can participate in both parts from home.

Click here to learn more and sign up!

We’re sorry, this class is now full. If you’d like to get on the waiting list, please scroll down to the bottom of the event page.

eBird can be a phenomenal resource for birders. This workshop will focus on getting you comfortable using the eBird website so you can benefit from the wealth of bird observation information in our area, track and share your birding checklists, and note what you see in the field.

In response to the COVID-19 situation, this class has be reformatted to an ONLINE setting, with two fantastic parts! Attendees can participate in both parts from home.

Click here to learn more and sign up for the waiting list!