Bird & Nature Outing

media release: First Saturday every month year round, meets at 1650 Sherman Avenue (Tenney Park Beach parking lot). Outings are free, fun, family friendly and educational. No registration required, no pets. Wear a mask and maintain social distance. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring binoculars or a camera if you have one! Post pictures and comments on the Friends of Tenney-Lapham and Friends of Yahara River Parkway Facebook pages. Naturalist led Bird and Nature Outings at Tenney Park every month are co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners Madison Parks, Madison Audubon, Sierra Club, Friends of Tenney Lapham Neighborhood and Friends of the Yahara River Parkway. See the co-sponsor websites and Facebook pages for more details and activities. Contact 608-698-0104.

SAT APR 04 Bird lovers of all ages and skill levels will enjoy the "Magic of Bird Migration." We will look for and learn about migrating Spring birds and their travel stories. Tenney Park provides a popular 'rest stop' for birds heading north.  We will take a walk to look and listen for Robins chirping in trees, Cardinals singing territorial songs, Song Sparrows in the bushes, and Canada Geese on the water and honking in V 's overhead.  How far do they go south for the winter, with no plane ticket?  How do they find their way back, with no compass or GPS?  Learn to use the Merlin app to identify birds by sight and sound and enter bird sightings on eBird.  Bring binocs or a camera if you have one, some kids and adult binocs will be available.  If weather is cold there may be a campfire with hot chocolate and smores after the walk.