Birding: 101 - Field Day
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Travel to Plum Island and learn to identify birds of our area with an expert guide
Ever hear a bird song and wonder what type of a bird it is?
Ever see a bird in flight and wonder if it’s a hawk, vulture or eagle?
Ever wonder what type of birds frequent Door County during their annual migration?
If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these, or if you have any birding questions, come to Plum Island! Dan Scheiman from The Ridges Sanctuary will help answer your questions and guide us on a birding hike.
Binoculars will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Round trip transportation from Gills Rock to Plum Island aboard The Shoreline is included with ticket price.
Dates for the workshop: August 15, 2025
Time: 9am - 2pm
Transportation: The Shoreline from Gills Rock to Plum Island
Cost: $50/adult, $25/child
Cruises depart from:
The Shoreline Marina
12747 Highway 42
Ellison Bay, WI (Gills Rock)
The Fine Print
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All Field Days, Volunteer Workdays, and Workshops are weather-dependent. Our Volunteer Coordinator will confirm prior to the event. Partnered events (Festival of Nature and Lighthouse Festival) are subject to their cancellation policies.
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Personal protective equipment and safety training will be provided.
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Work includes traveling over open water of Lake Michigan aboard FOPPI’s charter boat, The Shoreline.
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Tasks may include bending, heavy lifting, walking long distances over uneven terrain, and standing for long periods on hard surfaces.
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Supervised minors are welcome to sign up but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.