Uncover the silent secrets of the winter woods! The Heartland Conservation Alliance and the Missouri Master Naturalists invite you to join a special guided bird hike on December 13th from 8:30am to 9:30am at Minor Park. We’ll track the resilient feathered residents who bravely face the cold along the Blue River, offering a unique opportunity to learn how local wildlife survives the winter season. We will focus on identifying the fascinating bird species that make this area their home all year long. This is a perfect opportunity to sharpen your birding skills and learn about the survival strategies of our year-round avian residents.
All skill levels are welcome! Please bring your own binoculars if you have them; we will have a few pairs available to borrow.
Please help us stay green by bringing your own water bottle!
How to Participate:
- Register using this LINK before the event for yourself AND any legal dependents under 18 or adults under your legal guardianship. For this event, anyone:
- 15 or older can volunteer independently.
- 14 and younger must be under parent or legal guardian supervision the entire time.
- Review and accept the Volunteer Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Photo Release:
- If you are 18 or older, click the link above to review the waiver and then electronically confirm your acceptance when finalizing your registration.
- If you are under 18 or an adult under legal guardianship, you can register in one of two ways:
- Through a parent or legal guardian, who must add you to their registration and accept the waiver electronically.
- Independently, but you must provide a waiver signed by your parent or legal guardian either as a hard copy at the event or by emailing a scanned copy to the event contact beforehand.
What to Bring:
- Plenty of water appropriate for your needs and weather conditions. There will be no running water on site.
- Sunscreen and/or bug spray as appropriate.
- Long pants and close toed shoes are highly recommended to protect against bugs.
Note that there are public restrooms on site, but they can be locked and are not always reliable. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.
