About this Event
Join us for a FREE, all-ages community celebrating nature, art, and citizen science.
Explore beautiful pasture and wooded trails in a high-priority research district for the North Carolina Bird Atlas. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just curious about nature, this event is perfect for all ages. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and discover the diverse bird species in peak breeding season as they tend to their young.
Professional artists Shawna Arnold and Virginia Christman will lead hands-on, make-and-take workshops that celebrate the natural world.
Fresh coffee, donuts, sandwiches and snacks available for pre-order and on-site purchase!
Person County Friends of the Parks will share more information about other outdoor recreation opportunities in our area.
Seating is available in designated observation areas to increase accessibility. Guests are welcome to bring chairs and blankets for personal use.
The event is free and open to the public. The event will be hosted rain or shine, except in case of forecasted lightning or high winds. Some vendors or activites may not be available in case of includment weather.
Registration is required. Registrants will receive all event updates via email and social media.
Grass parking is available at no charge.
Contribute to a high-priority block of the North Carolina Bird Atlas!
The Land at Hawkins Loop sits in a priority research district for the , a multi-year citizen science initiative that encourages people of all ages and experience levels to explore the outdoors and contribute observational data about the birds they see to an online database.
June is a crucial month for data collection as birds are in peak breeding season: migrating, building nests, and caring for their young.
The NC Bird Atlas, along with similar databases in New York, Maryland, Puerto Rico, and Ontario, Canada will inform bird research and hundreds of conservation decisions and peer-reviewed papers, and thousands of student projects worldwide.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Land at Hawkins Loop, 294 Hawkins Loop, Hurdle Mills, United States
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