Nest Box Workshop

2020 Nest Box Workshop with Gene Wasserman
February 22 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Michigan Audubon Office, 2310 Science Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864

UPDATE: The Nest Box Workshop has sold out but don’t despair! We are offering a drop-in rate of $10 for members and $15 for non-members for the educational portion of the workshop.

This presentation lasts approximately an hour and covers topics like nest box species, monitoring, maintenance, dealing with predators, and more.

Although you will not be able to build your own nest box, you will get information on how to purchase one if you would like.

Pre-registration is not available for this and space is limited so arrive early to guarantee yourself a seat.

The doors open at 9:30 and payment will be taken for drop-ins at that time.

Learn about cavity-dwelling birds such as Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, House Wrens, and Black-capped Chickadees in this hands-on workshop! Gene Wasserman will present the basics of being a responsible bird “landlord” and how to provide a safe nesting situation, through activities such as regular nest checks, maintenance, and predator guards. Learn how to record monitoring data and participate as a citizen scientist! Registered participants will each build one nest box, sized for Eastern Bluebirds, and will take this home. Limited quantities of additional “extras” may be available for purchase during the workshop, including poles, predator baffles, and/or House Sparrow deterrents. These extra items may be purchased during the workshop directly from Gene Wasserman’s company, Woodcraft Kits, with cash or check only.

Registration is $30 for Michigan Audubon members and $35 for non-members. Click here to join Michigan Audubon or renew your membership.

Register for the event here.