Unless otherwise noted, registration for all events and programs can be found at MitchellLake.Audubon.org/events
Bird Feeding Workshop: Feeders and Native Plants
Saturday, November 1
9:00 – 10:30 am
FREE | Registration Required
Activities and information most suitable for ages 12 & up
Direct Link: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/0199c933-eb3b-5ec8-7314-0d587b22e506
Join us for an educational workshop focused on fall and winter bird feeding and the fascinating world of avian observation! Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights into attracting and caring for our feathered friends during the colder months with supplemental food and native plants. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about different types of bird food, how to identify common fall and winter birds in your backyard, and build their own simple seed feeder. In this presentation, we will provide tips for creating a bird-friendly habitat and guidance on how to participate in Project FeederWatch effectively. This community science initiative helps track winter bird populations across North America.
Guided Bird Tours
Sunday, November 2, 9, 16, & 23
Every Sunday at 8:00 am
FREE for Members | $10 for General
Registration Required
Direct Link: https://tickets.audubon.org/mitchelllake/events/d13ba5e7-51ca-03d1-0072-a2f859a585ed
On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for birders aged 15+ as it can last up to four hours, though you may leave at any time. Tours are limited. Bring your binoculars, a bottle of water, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bug spray.
2nd Saturday Habitat Clean-Up
Saturday, November 8
8:00 – 10:00 am
FREE | Registration Requested
Direct Link: https://forms.gle/3rJC6bJCL7CPbKuh9
Join us and other community members to help clean up our habitat! We depend on our amazing volunteers to help manage our habitat. This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies, depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided. Groups are welcome! All children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE Mitchell Lake in Focus Open House
Saturday, November 15
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
FREE
Direct Link: https://tickets.audubon.org/mitchelllake/events/81ca3c6e-3448-1522-4921-658a8a368af8
Take a mid-November break in nature and help us choose our Mitchell Lake in Focus Photography Contest winners! Enjoy free admission to our art gallery featuring contest finalist photos, and cast your vote to help select the winners. Support local artists and nature conservation, then head out on the trails to take in the scenery! Votes will be tallied and winners announced after 3:00 pm.
Tómate un descanso de mitad de noviembre y disfruta de la naturaleza mientras nos ayudas a elegir a los ganadores de nuestro concurso de fotografía Mitchell Lake in Focus. ¡La entrada es gratis!
Explora nuestra galería de fotos finalistas, vota por tus favoritas, apoya a artistas locales y celebra la conservación de la naturaleza. Luego, sal a recorrer los senderos y disfruta del paisaje. Los votos se contarán y los ganadores se anunciarán después de las 3:00 p.m.
FREE Fall Open House and Doggy Day with Dos Perros Coffee
Saturday, November 22
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
FREE
Direct Link: https://tickets.audubon.org/mitchelllake/events/81ca3c6e-3448-1522-4921-658a8a368af8
Get outside for our Fall Open House and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Stop by the Dos Perros Coffee pop-up from 8-11 am to grab some excellent, artisan-roasted coffee! This local, micro-roast coffee company donates a monthly percentage of sales to local dog rescue groups.
Does your dog need some time in nature, too? Bring them along on your visit on special dog-friendly trails and receive a free doggy waste bag holder. Create a unique dog toy for your pooch using recycled t-shirts, then take a stroll through our Native Plant Gardens. There, you can pick up free information on native plants to incorporate into your space.
¡Sal al aire libre para nuestro Fall Open House y disfruta de entrada gratis todo el día en Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Pasa a visitar el puesto de Dos Perros Coffee de 8 a 11 a.m. y disfruta de su delicioso café artesanal a la venta. Esta cafetería local dona un porcentaje de sus ventas cada mes a grupos locales de rescate de perros.
¿Tu perrito también necesita un poco de naturaleza? Tráelo contigo y disfruta de nuestros senderos especiales para perros. Recibirás un portabolsas gratuito y podrás hacerle un juguete con camisetas recicladas. Da un paseo por nuestros Jardines de Plantas Nativas y lleva información gratuita sobre cómo incorporar plantas nativas en tu espacio.
Beginner Bird Walk
Saturday, November 22
8:00 – 10:00 am
FREE | Registration Required
Direct Link: https://tickets.audubon.org/mitchelllake/events/63353b33-19f3-ee07-06f8-b4cbc9c62aca
There’s no better place for learning how to bird. At Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, we host 300+ birds annually on our 1,200-acre sanctuary, which includes four diverse habitats for our wildlife: wetlands, woodlands, brushlands, and grasslands. Join us every fourth Saturday for Bird Tours designed for the beginning birder. Travelling on foot, your guide will go over birding identification and the proper use of binoculars. This is a family-friendly program best for ages 5+. Advanced birders are also welcome to attend.
