Join TLC for this global birding event and community science project!

TLC Director of Conservation West, Bo Howes, will lead a bird walk around Johnston Mill Nature Preserve. We will meander for over 2 hours, watching and listening for local bird species along the way. Make sure to have the eBird or Merlin mobile apps downloaded to contribute your findings to the Great Backyard Bird count and help scientists better understand global bird populations and their migration patterns. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a yearly, inter-organizational effort between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. Each February, they invite people to spend time in their favorite local places to observe and learn about the birds around them. We welcome birders of all experience levels! Please remember to wear good walking shoes, bring a full water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as they may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event, but preregistration is required.  

If registration is full, please fill out the waitlist form here by February 11th. 

Current Mask Policy: TLC seeks to build a supportive, mask-friendly environment in all collaborations with staff and the public. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated, or if that makes you feel most comfortable. We also encourage those eligible to be vaccinated to get their Covid-19 vaccine and booster shot. If you are experiencing any Covid-related symptoms, please stay home and attend a program another day. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for our community. Thank you for your understanding. Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, you will be contacted by email for a call on cancellation or postponement. At our Williamson and Brumley South Nature Preserves, due to the multi-use trail systems, we close the trails to the public if there has been rain to try and prevent erosion and detrimental impact. You will also be contacted by email if the event is capable of being held, but the trails are closed.