With diverse habitats that include hemlock gorges and mature hardwood uplands, the Birds in the Hills Festival provides an excellent mix of mature forest avifauna. Some species include Hermit Thrush, Blue-headed Vireo, Red-Breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Magnolia Warbler, Black-Throated Green Warbler, Canada Warbler, Cerulean Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, and Worm-Eating Warbler.
Whether you are a seasoned birder enthusiast or are just beginning your life long journey of birding, the Birds in the Hills Festival has something for you. We're offering a variety of ticket options. You can also purchase tickets at the festival.
Weekend Itinerary
Friday May 12th
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5-5:30 p.m. - Check in and tent set up
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6-8 p.m. – TBD
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6-7 p.m. – Keynote Speaker
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7-8 p.m. – Keynote Speaker
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8-9 p.m. – Live Owl Presentation by Ohio Bird Sanctuary
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6-9 p.m. - Vendors with Nature Themed Items
Saturday May 13th
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6-6:30 a.m. - Early Breakfast in Dinning Hall
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6:30-7:30 a.m. – TBD
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7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. – All Day Fieldtrip at Lake Hope with Bruce Simpson and Canoeing with Joe Brehm at Burr Oak
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8 a.m.-9 a.m. – Breakfast in Dining Hall
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9:30 a.m.-noon – TBD
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10-11:30 a.m. – TBD
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11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – TBD
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12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. – Lunch in Dining Hall
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2-4 p.m. – Nature Writing Workshop
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2-3 p.m. - TBD
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3-5 p.m. - TBD
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4-5 p.m. – TBD
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5:30-6:30 p.m. – Dinner in Dinning Hall
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6:30-8:30 p.m. - Ugata Drumming Circle by Lawrence Green
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8:30-10:30 p.m. – Live Music
Sunday May 14thth
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6:30-7:30 a.m. – TBD
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7-11 a.m. – Bird Banding
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8-9 a.m. – Breakfast in Dining Hall
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9:30-10:30 a.m. – Sounds of the Forest Family Hike
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10 - noon - Nature Writing Workshop
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10:30-11:30 a.m. – TBD
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11 a.m.-noon – TBD
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12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. – Lunch at Dining Hall
If you would like to work/barter at the festival in exchange for entrance – or if you have any questions about Birds in the Hills – please contact Madison at madison@ruralaction.org.
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