Come hear from experts at these informative workshops at Retzer Nature Center. 

Save the Songbirds

With Mary Kay Diderrich from Wild Birds Unlimited - Delafield
9:00 - 9:45 am
The North American bird population has decreased by 2.9 billion breeding adults, a net loss of 29% over the last half-century. Scientists have identified habitat loss as the biggest reason for the decline. Join the backyard bird-feeding experts from Wild Birds Unlimited - Delafield to learn how to create a certified wildlife habitat in your yard to help save the song birds!

Monarch Preservation

With Karen S. Oberhauser, Arboretum Director & Professor, Dept. of Entomology University of Wisconsin – Madison
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
It’s all about monarch butterflies at this two-part presentation! First, learn about the amazing biology of migratory monarchs, how we can use data to understand what is driving monarch numbers, and what we can do with that information. Then, find out how you can get involved with monarch butterfly research and conservation with a short introduction and training about the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project and citizen science opportunities in your community.

• Recommended for ages 15+
• $24 per person. 
• Register online by March 17 at noon 

Register now

Learn more: www.WaukeshaCounty.gov/SpringWorkshops