Enrichment Programs

The Curious History of Bird Feeding

Have you ever wondered how the hobby of bird feeding began in the first place? Who were the first people to put food out for wild birds? Who invented the first “bird feeder”? How did we decide to serve suet when birds would never come across this fatty food as part of their natural diet? Are Americans the only ones obsessed with feeding their backyard birds or do other countries engage in this practice as well?

February is National Bird Feeding Month, and we think the perfect way to jumpstart the month is to dive into the history behind one of our favorite pastimes. From the ancient Egyptians through World War II and onto the modern day, the practice of feeding wild birds has evolved a lot while some things have remained the same. If you’d like to learn about the curious history of backyard bird feeding through stories, fun-facts, and historical antidotes, then Join Laurel Zoet for this engaging program.

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: FREE

Wednesday, January 29th
7:00pm-8:00pm