Enrichment Programs

The Joy of Winter Bird Feeding

Winter is an excellent time of year to engage in the hobby of backyard bird feeding. Food is crucial for a bird's winter survival; providing birds with the energy, stamina, and nutrition they need to stay warm. This one-hour, educational program will look at the best foods to serve and how to serve them in order to attract the greatest variety of birds right outside your window. Tips and tricks will be shared in order to have you set up for success during our short days and long, cold nights.

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

Wednesday, January 15th
7:00pm-8:00pm

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