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SUN · MAY 3 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Birdathon for Birders with Vision Loss

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd
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Experience birding by sound at Wehr Nature Center's inclusive Birdathon.

Part I

The details

About this event

The Birdathon for Birders with Vision Loss at Wehr Nature Center offers a unique opportunity to engage with nature through sound. Participants will enjoy guided trail walks and a designated sit-spot, making birding accessible to those who are blind or have low vision. This event is part of a global celebration, emphasizing inclusivity and the joy of birdwatching through listening.

Volunteers will be on hand to assist, ensuring a supportive environment for all attendees. Whether you're an experienced birder or new to the hobby, this event provides a welcoming space to connect with nature and the local birding community. Remember to register in advance to secure your spot.

From the organizer

We are excited to be a host site for the 2026 Blind Birder Birdathon, a global celebration that invites individuals who are blind or have low vision to listen for bird species over a 24-hour period. No experience is necessary. A designated sit-spot will be available, and volunteers will be on hand to lead trail birding walks.

Getting in

  • RSVP Required

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Free event. Please register by contacting Holly Walz.

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive at least 15 minutes early to find the designated sit-spot and meet the volunteers who will guide the trail walks. This will help you get settled before the event starts.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
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Quiet

Who'll Be There

Individuals who are blind or have low vision, along with their friends and family. Volunteers and nature enthusiasts. Possibly local community members interested in accessibility and nature.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedLow lightUnpredictable volume

What You'll Leave With

A memoryA new connection

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Quiet expectedLow lightUnpredictable volume

You'll leave with

A memory
A new connection

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