Sharing the joy of birds and nature is at the core of everything we do at Wild Birds Unlimited.
We love playing an active role in the local community by hosting bird walks and giving educational presentations. Call the store to find out what's currently scheduled or stop in to pick up a Park's Event Guide.
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"Outdoor Elements"- For tips on nature projects and ways to help the environment, watch Outdoor Elements with Evie Kirkwood on WNIT Public Television, Sundays at 9am and 12pm, and Wednesdays at 7:30pm.
- Love Creek County Park, MI - Love Creek Nature Center is open Wednesday thru Sunday, 10am-5pm. Watch for pop-birding opportunities for weather related birding on Berrien Birding Club FB page and Michigan Birds Discord.
Local Park Events Happening Soon
Tuesday Morning Birding- Tuesdays in April
Locations & Times: Times will be announced on Mondays on BBC Facebook and Discord
Go for a walk with the Berrien Birding Club on a Tuesday morning! Enjoy a brisk walk at different locations (TBD) and see what spring will bring!
For more information visit the Berrien Birding Club FB page here.
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Bird Language Lessons- Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at River Preserve at the Baintertown Shelter in Elkhart, IN
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Age: 8+
Fee: Free (Limit 15)
Register: Must register by April 15th here.
The sound of spring birds may be music to your ears, but do you know the messages behind the melodies? From predicting when a hawk is about to fly overhead to finding a warbler hidden in the bushes, learn the secret language of birds in this “ears-on” class that will teach you the behavior behind the calls, and how to ID them by sound. The first part of the workshop will explore bird behavior, followed by a hike, where we will practice listening techniques and discover what birds we can find by using only our ears.
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧: Dress for extended activities outdoors. This program is weather-dependent. Please check the event page for updates before heading out.
𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥: Hiking boots and weather-ready layers.
𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗧: Baintertown Park Shelter in River Preserve County Park at 67380 Co Rd 29 in New Paris (Directions here). We will leave promptly at 1:00pm.
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Osprey Hike- Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Potato Creek State Park at the West Lot in North Liberty, IN
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Age: Any
Fee: Free. Does not include park entrance fee.
Registration: No registration required.
Come and welcome the Ospreys back home while they prepare for their young! They have traveled thousands of miles to see you. Join Naturalist at the West Lot for a short hike. Learn why Worster Lake is great stopover habitat for migratory birds. Learn why Osprey chose to call Potato Creek their home.