Birding with Children and their Families

Become a nature detective on this fun-filled stroll as we learn to spot colorful birds, listen to their songs, and explore their habitats.

Join us for an immersive walk through Avena Botanicals' network of trails as we sharpen our observational skills to uncover the numerous species of birds that call midcoast Maine home and use it as a stopover during spring migration.

Become a nature detective on this fun-filled stroll as we learn to spot colorful birds, listen to their songs, and explore their habitats: discovering the secret "bird-supermarkets" (native plants and insects) they depend on for food. We'll discover how every tree and flower plays a part in a bird's life, helping kids connect with the amazing outdoor world right in their backyard.

This walk is family-friendly and suitable for any level of experience. Bring binoculars, a notebook, and a bird book if you want; wear good sturdy walking shoes; we will provide herbal bug repellant (for a general audience who are able to walk on uneven woodland paths).

This bird walk will be led by Will Broussard, a lifelong birder, amateur mushroom hunter, and native plant enthusiast. He joined the Herbal Hummingbird Hub board in 2025 to help strengthen native plant corridors and hummingbird conservation in Maine and beyond. Will works at North Spore LLC, an urban mushroom farm, and sits on the board of Mid-Coast Audubon as well as the New Hampshire Rare Birds Committee.

For more information about Avena Botanicals, visit: www.avenabotanicals.com