GRAFTON — Everyone loves listening to the love songs of our returning bird friends in spring. Yet, every year, most folks ask themselves, “Who is that avian songster?”
The Nature Museum is ready to help with a fun, educational experience.
On Saturday, May 21, Bob Engel, Nature Museum educator, will lead an intimate nature walk during the height of spring migration.
Engel is a Professor Emeritus at Marlboro College, where he taught biology and environmental science for over 30 years and inspired students to tap into their innate passion for nature. He also is a highly popular teacher in the Osher School of Lifelong Learning.
According to a news release, Engel is “fun, informative, and energized,” helping everyone from beginners to experienced “twitchers” deepen their enjoyment of birds through song and sight identification: “This immersion will help deepen your connection to nature and make every walk more magical.”
Anyone wishing to carpool may meet at 7 a.m. at The Nature Museum, 186 Townshend Rd. From there, participants will travel to a remote private property 10 minutes away that has a brook, pond, meadow, and woods. Directions to the property will be mailed once registration is received. Engel's bird walk will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end around 9:30 a.m.
This experience is geared to adults and is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is essential. Early-bird price is $15 if received by May 13. After May 13, the fee rises to $20. In the event of heavy rain, the bird walk will be held on May 22. Participants should be prepared for slightly hilly terrain at a slow, nature lover's pace and should bring a water bottle and binoculars.