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SAT · MAY 23 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Birding Event with Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society

Forest Home Cemetery· 2405 West Forest Home Avenue
0+ · Free · Just Show Up
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Stroll through a historic cemetery with bird experts. Binoculars recommended!

Part I

The details

About this event

Join the Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society for a morning bird walk through the historic Forest Home Cemetery. Spanning 189 acres, this urban sanctuary offers a rich habitat with mature trees, gardens, and a pond, making it an ideal stopover for migrating birds. Whether you're an experienced birder or just starting out, this event offers a peaceful escape into nature right in the heart of Milwaukee.

The cemetery's diverse environment provides a unique opportunity to observe a variety of bird species. Bring your binoculars and enjoy a guided tour with knowledgeable enthusiasts who can help you spot and identify different birds. It's a great way to connect with nature and learn more about the local avian population.

From the organizer

Come on a bird walk through our historic cemetery with Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society. It's free for all levels of bird enthusiasts! Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum has a wonderful habitat on 189 acres, including mature trees, gardens, a pond and thick shrubs that provide for great homes and stop-over habitats for migrating birds. Join the Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society for this peaceful birding outing in the middle of the city. Please bring your binoculars to this birding event.
— Forest Home Historic Preservation Association

Getting in

  • Free — Just Show Up

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Meet at the main entrance by 7:45 AM to join the group promptly at 8 AM. The cemetery can be a bit tricky to navigate if you're unfamiliar.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
ChillSpiritual
Outdoorsy
Quiet

Who'll Be There

A mix of local nature enthusiasts, families with children, older adults, and individuals interested in wildlife conservation. Expect a friendly, laid-back crowd.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedLow light

What You'll Leave With

Just the experience

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 light

You'll leave with

Just the experience

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