Have you heard of mindful birding or participated in a mindful birding program? This training is for you if you want to learn more about leading a mindful birding workshop or incorporate these techniques into your existing programs. We are excited to present a unique mindful birding workshop for local Audubon chapters, environmental education and field trip leaders, other outdoor program leaders, and anyone interested in sharing this inclusive practice with others.

Join us to learn a variety of  ways to host a mindful birding experience for nature lovers in your community. Workshop participants will leave the event equipped to:

• Organize and host a mindful birding program.
• Incorporate inclusive and accessible practices into existing programs.
• ·Spark and rekindle an appreciation of birds and nature.
• ·Reach out to new partners and recruit new members.

No experience in mindfulness or birding is necessary to attend.

Registration is FREE! Space is limited so register ASAP! Refreshments and networking begin at 8:30 am. An optional afternoon hike is also available from 3-4pm.

If you have questions about the workshop, please get in touch with Holly Merker, Mindful Birding Network at ornitherapy@gmail.com, or about the Discovery Center, contact Damien Ruffner at damien.ruffner@audubon.org.