Bird & Nature Outing

press release: 2nd Sunday every month year round, meet at Turville Point, 1156 Olin-Turville Court parking lot via John Nolan Drive at railroad tracks. Outings are free, fun, family friendly and educational. No registration required, no pets. Wear a face mask, comfortable hiking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring insect repellent and binoculars or a camera if you have one! Monthly Bird and Nature Adventures at Turville Point are co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Madison Audubon and Friends of Olin-Turville. See their websites and Facebook pages for more activities, and post your comments and pictures on the Friends of Olin-Turville (FOOT) Facebook page! Contact 608-698-0104.

Upcoming dates:

"Early Fall Migrants" September Bird and Nature Adventure at Turville Point Conservation Park

Sun Sep 12, 1:30pm Guided Walk with Avid Birders Chuck Henrikson and Melissa Kesling or Self-Guided Walk Any Day in September

1156 Olin-Turville Court at John Nolan Drive railroad crossing, trails start at end of parking lot

Join Bird Guides Melissa Kesling and Chuck Henrikson or take a self-guided walk on your own any day in September to look for fun to identify fall warblers in the woodlands, waterfowl on the water, and other early fall migrants.  Many species of birds stop in Madison's urban natural areas to rest and refuel on their long journeys to over winter down south as far as South America. Enjoy the winding trails and beautiful views in this unique 64 acre natural area just across the lake from downtown Madison.