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This presentation and gathering are designed for individuals who lead nature-related field trips and outings, regardless of topic! There will be two presenters, one with general tips and tricks for leading great hikes, and one with information about building accessibility into your field trips from the get-go. This is a hybrid presentation, with in person and online viewing options.We'll cover what works as well as what might not work, how to start and finish, what to do in the middle, how to manage the group (without their knowing you're managing them), how to handle mixed groups of kids and adults, and how to answer difficult questions. We will also describe best practices on sharing trail information, supporting mobility device access (wheelchairs, for example), thinking about resting points, incorporating multiple senses, and more.
This event is great for beginner, intermediate and very experienced field trip leaders as a way to incorporate fresh ideas and best practices into a field trip.
Each presentation will last about 30 minutes, plus time for questions and answers, followed by a social time with snacks and beverages provided.
Registration is required at: https://swibirds.org/all-events/2025/3/4/herding-cats-tips-on-leading-hikes
Co-sponsored by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, UW-Madison Arboretum, Audubon Society UW-Madison, BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, and Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association.
Cover photo: a group of people with binoculars stand on a boardwalk in a wetland in summer, smiling at the camera. Photo by Kaitlin Svabek/Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
211 S. Paterson St. #340, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703
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