Please join us for the 2024 Spring Birding Primer! April 6 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE
Location:* Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration* Co-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Carpenter Nature Center Learn about Minnesota birds from the comfort of your home! Join MOU and CNC online for presentations from regional bird experts, passionate birders, and educators. Presentations are 20-25 minutes each with 5-10 minutes of Q&A. Pre-registration for this event is required to receive the zoom link. Register Online <http://tiny.cc/primer-24> or RSVP to Jen Vieth at jenni...@carpenternaturecenter.org. This event is FREE, but donations to one or both of the non-profit organizations are encouraged. *Schedule of Events:* 8:30-8:45 Welcome from MOU President & Carpenter Nature Center Director 8:45-9:15 Trends in the backyard bird feeding industry- Larry Keller 9:15-9:45 Birding Spring Migration at National Wildlife Refuges in MN- Andy Forbes 9:45-10:15 Get them outside! Tips & tricks for birding with a toddler- Brandon Lentz 10:15-10:45 Identification Challenge Potluck – Bob Dunlap 10:45-11:15 Flycatchers simplified a guide to identification- Alex Sundvall 11:15-11:45 Songbirds on Migration: A dangerous journey – Tami Vogel 11:45-12:15 Plans for the NEW International Owl Center -Karla Bloem 12:15-12:30 Closing & upcoming MOU education events – MOU Ed. Committee Add to calendar ---- General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
