Birding by Ear is a wonderful way to experience birds without relying on sight! Join volunteers and staff affiliated with the Birding by Ear class, Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance for this great opportunity to advance your leadership skills.

Participants of this field trip will not learn bird songs or how to bird by ear; rather the focus will be on how to lead field trips to make them more accessible to individuals with vision loss. This is a great opportunity for people who currently lead nature outings or would like to in the future!

We will explore the beautiful and dynamic landscape of Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Paths are mowed grass and crushed gravel, and wide for individuals using mobility devices.

Prior to the field trip, participants are asked to read the Bird-focused Field Trips for All: Recommendations for maximizing inclusiveness and accessibility outdoors document, set of guidelines put together by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired to help field trip leaders feel confident in serving all attendees and delivering the most accessible experience possible.