Registration is for our Birds of a Feather series is FULL! Those wanting to be on a waiting list can fill out the registration and we will contact you should an opening become available. 

Get ready to go birding by participating in the Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center.

This is a program is intended for elementary-aged youth and chaperones. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we will head outdoors for a hike or time in the birding area. The program runs approximately 60-90 minutes and is offered on select Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Registration for these events in required. REGISTER HERE

Event Schedule

March 3 – Beginner Birding: Learn how to be a birder as we explore beginner birding topics: identification, tools and resources, where to go birding and more.

March 24 – Bird Mist-Netting: Observe the process of mist-netting, a tool used to catch and band birds for research. Get up close and learn about local bird species.

March 31 – Spring Nesting: Discover a variety of nests that birds make and consider why they build them as they do and how they are adapted for this task.

April 7 – Feathers, Forms and Functions: Consider how the form of a bird (beak, feathers, feet) relates to the functions they do to survive and thrive in the wild.

April 21 – Raptors: Discover the differences between hawks, eagles, owls and more as soar in and study their senses, diet and adaptations.

July 7 – Beginner Birding: Learn how to be a birder as we explore beginner birding topics: identification, tools and resources, where to go birding and more.

July 14 – Bird Mist-Netting: Observe the process of mist-netting, a tool used to catch and band birds for research. Get up close and learn about local bird species.

July 21 – Summer Nesting: Discover a variety of nests that birds make and consider why they build them as they do and how they are adapted for this task.

July 28 – Feathers, Forms and Functions: Consider how the form of a bird (beak, feathers, feet) relates to the functions they do to survive and thrive in the wild.

August 4 – Raptors: Discover the differences between hawks, eagles, owls and more as soar in and study their senses, diet and adaptations.

A valid state park entry permit is required for all vehicles entering state parks. Programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Contact Kelly Ekue at (402) 332-5022 or [email protected] with questions.