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SUMMARY:Fernald Preserve Winter Bird Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Audubon SO is spreading the word about an upcoming event that many members may find interesting happening at Fernald Preserve.  In support we are providing refreshments for the Fest. \n  \nFernald Preserve Winter Bird Fest 2026 \nJoin fellow bird-lovers and nature fans at the 2nd Annual Winter Bird Fest held at the\nFernald Preserve\, February 7-14. This free week-long event features a menu of events geared for bird-lovers of all ages\, from Family Day\, nature walks and birdwatching activities to hands-on educational opportunities\, special guest performances and presentations\, and even bird identification and banding. Winter Bird Fest is your chance to see and learn more about our feathered friends and bring the family for a host of fun activities! For registration\, email Fernald at: fernald@lm.doe.gov \nAll programs begin at the Fernald Preserve Visitors Center atrium unless otherwise specified. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Off-site program registration information is provided in the program descriptions\, available on request. \nSaturday\, Feb. 7 \n\nWaterfowl Walk with Luke Thies: 8-9 a.m.\nBirders’ Social — tea and coffee provided by Cincinnati Audubon Society (registration not required): 9:30-10 a.m.\nThe Raptors of Spring Grove Cemetery Presentation with Jordan West\, Community Meeting Room: 10-11 a.m.\nBird Banding Demonstration — drop-in program behind the visitors center (registration not required): 11 a.m.-4 p.m.\nBirding Basics with Frances Boyens\, Community Meeting Room: 11-11:30 a.m.\nBirds and Botany Walk with the Midwest Native Plant Society: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.\nIt’s for the Birds — Build a Birdhouse Off-site Program with MetroParks of Butler County: 1-2:30 p.m.\nFernald History and Exhibits Tour with Reilly Earhart (registration not required):12:30-1:15 p.m. and 1:15-2 p.m.\nMerlin Sound ID and Birding by Ear Presentation and Walk with Brian Wulker\, Community Meeting Room: 2-3:30 p.m.\nIntroduction to Bird Identification with Ash Conway\, Community Meeting Room: 4-5 p.m.\nShort-eared Owl Walk with Fernald Staff: 5:15-6:30 p.m.\nBirds of the Oxbow Presentation with Jon Seymore of Oxbow Inc\, Community Meeting Room: 6:30-7:30 p.m.\n\nSunday\, Feb. 8 –- FAMILY DAY \n\nMusic Concert with Chris Rowlands (registration not required)\, Community Meeting Room: 1-2 p.m.\nScience and Art Stations (registration not required): 1-5 p.m.\nAll About Eagles! Interactive Program with Neil Baker from the Ohio Division of Wildlife (registration not required): 2:30-3 p.m.\nArt Lesson with Chris Rowlands\, Community Meeting Room: 3-4 p.m.\nOwl Walk for Families with Fernald Staff: 5:15-6 p.m.\n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 \n\nVisitors Center Special Event Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 10 \n\nVisitors Center Special Event Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.\nOwl Prowl Off-site walk with MetroParks of Butler County: 6:30-7:30 p.m.\n\nWednesday\, Feb. 11 \n\nBirds of the Preserve Walk with Luke Thies: 8-11 a.m.\nFernald History and Exhibits Tour with Reilly Earhart (registration not required): 12:30-1:15 p.m. and 1:15- 2 p.m.\nShort-eared Owl Walk with Fernald Staff: 5:15-6:30 p.m.\n\nThursday\, Feb. 12 \n\nFernald History and Exhibits Tour with Reilly Earhart (registration not required): 12:30 -1:15 p.m. and 1:15-2 p.m.\nA Big Year on a Budget Presentation with Connor Fox\, Community Meeting Room: 6-7 p.m.\n\nFriday\, Feb. 13 \n\nWaterfowl ID Workshop and Walk with Luke Thies\, Community Meeting Room: 8-10 a.m.\nWinter Birding Walk with Wayne Wauligman of Oxbow Inc: 10 a.m.-Noon\nFernald History and Exhibits Tour with Reilly Earhart (registration not required): 12:30-1:15 p.m. and 1:15-2 p.m.\nBirding Basics with Frances Boyens\, Community Meeting Room: 4:30-5 p.m.\nAccessible Owl Watching with Fernald Staff: 5:15-6:30 p.m.\nAdult Science Night — Owl Pellet Dissection with Fernald staff\, Community Meeting Room: 6:30-7:30 p.m.\n\nSaturday\, Feb. 14 \n\nSparrows of Fernald Presentation and Walk with Jim McCormac\, Community Meeting Room: 8-11 a.m.\nBirding Walk at Bortz Family Preserve Off-site Walk with Jack Stenger of Cardinal Land Conservancy: 9 a.m.\nAll About Owls Live Raptors Program with Raptor Inc\, Community Meeting Room: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nFernald History and Exhibits Tour with Reilly Earhart (registration not required): 12:30-1:15 p.m. and 1:15-2 p.m.\nLove in the Garden (adults only) Presentation with Carol Mundy\, Community Meeting Room: 2-3:30 p.m.\nThe Love Lives of Birds Virtual Presentation hosted at Fernald with Laura Erickson\, Community Meeting Room and online (register to receive a link!): 3:30-4:30 p.m.\nOn-Site Disposal Facility Sunset Owl Walk with Fernald Staff: 5-6:30 p.m.\n\nFor more information & registration please email Fernald@lm.doe.gov.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/fernald-preserve-winter-bird-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Fernald Preserve\, 7400 Wiley Road\, Hamilton\, OH\, 45013\, United States
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