Build a backyard birdhouse, learn about our local cavity-dwelling birds, and create a new home for wildlife in your backyard. In the spring, we'll learn about attracting and monitoring Eastern Bluebirds, investigate threats to the birds, and then build a simple, standard bluebird box that you can install just in time for nesting season. Our fall session will focus on a box fit for many species- an Eastern Screech Owl, an American Kestrel, or a Wood Duck! Learn a bit about what each bird is looking for, how to install the boxes to meet each species' needs, and take home a box of your own.

Remember that these make great gifts for bird-loving friends and family! If you’re interested in building more than one box at the workshop, there is an additional $25 per box fee, and you can add extra ones to your cart using the add on button below.

What to Expect:
This program takes place entirely indoors. You will be seated for the entire two-hour session. Group discussion will be encouraged.

Ages: 10 and up.
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $30 for first person building a box, $5 per person not building a box; $25 per additional birdhouse kit
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Nature Center

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program.

Pre-register online by checking the box of the program you would like to attend. A "Selected Items" window will appear at the bottom of your screen. Click on the "Add to Cart" button to add program to your cart. You can also call the interpretive center at (586) 781-9113