A free, monthly family-oriented program promoting bird conservation and stewardship. Each program is hosted by wild bird educators and may feature one or more of our glove-trained Education Birds. Come get wild and have a learning adventure! Program starts at 1PM unless otherwise noted and lasts 20-60 minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: All Get Wild! programs through August have been canceled due to the demands of our busy baby bird season. Want to help during this busy season? Please consider volunteering, purchasing needed items on our Amazon wish list, or donating to our cause!
First Saturday of each month at 1PM unless otherwise noted
Next dates:
- May 5: CANCELED Purple Martins - The Purple Martin is one of the earliest spring migrants to return to North America for the nesting season. Join us at this segment of Get Wild as we learn about the natural history of this species. After a brief program, we'll visit one or two of the Purple Martin colonies in the park to observe their activities. Bring your binoculars!
- June 2: CANCELED Inside Avian Rehabilitation - Join us for this special presentation by AWC staff and volunteers as they share favorite success stories with our audience. Get a glimpse of what it's really like to care for injured and orphaned wildlife through the eyes of the AWC rehabilitators.
- July 7: CANCELED
- August 4: CANCELED
- September 1: TBA
- October 6: TBA
- November 3: TBA
COST: Free with Oak Mountain State Park admission (adults $3, children 6-11 and seniors 62+ $1, children under 6 free).
