Wild Wednesdays – Ornithology (Birds)

Presented in partnership with Families in Nature
Location: Waterloo Park
Date: July 27, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This event is part of the following event series: Wild Wednesdays

ORNITHOLOGY
Ornithology is the scientific study of birds

Take flight with us on your journey to become a young ornithologist! Central Texas is world-renowned for its unique geology that is home to diverse ecosystems for birdlife, from the Hill Country to the woodlands and all the way to Waterloo Park in downtown Austin!

Wild Wednesdays take place on the Meredith Heritage Tree Deck at Waterloo Park located at 1301 Trinity St.

Workshops & Outdoor Activities 

  • Raptors Revealed – Flight Showcase
  • Build Your Own Bird Sculpture
  • Guided Beginner-level Bird Walks
  • Bird ID Games & Binocular Practice
  • Bird Beak Feeding Frenzy
  • Native Plant Society Coloring Station 

Partners

  • Families in Nature
  • Travis Audubon
  • Sky Kings Falconry 
  • Austin Resource Recovery
  • The Contemporary Austin
  • GirlStart

About Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays are a variety of science, nature, and STEM programs designed to connect kids (ages 5-14+) to the natural world through hands-on nature exploration and learning through problem-solving, outdoor play, and journal exercises.

Wild Wednesdays Schedule

July 13 – Botany (Plants)
July 20 – Entomology (Insects)
July 27 – Ornithology (Birds)
August 3 – Ecology (Environment)