Wings 2 Roots: Kids Birding Workshop Series
June 24, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wings 2 Roots Kids Birding Workshop Series
Select Wednesdays: June 24, July 8, and August 19
10am – 12pm
Location: The Education Center
Designed for ages 5 – 12
$25 per child, per session. Register for all three or just one!
All tickets final sale. Rain or shine.
Register for the Series!
Grab your binoculars and your curiosity! Wings 2 Roots is led the Centre Island (CI) Bird Sanctuary and is a three-part nature series for young explorers, set on the beautiful grounds at Planting Fields. Each session blends hands-on classroom activities with guided nature walks, connecting kids to the birds, plants, and ecosystems right in their own backyard. Along the way, naturalists will uncover what birds truly need to thrive, explore the forces that threaten their habitats, and discover the real ways they can make a difference.
Series Schedule
June 24 | What Makes a Home?
Whats does a bird actually need to survive? Join the CI Bird Sanctuary for a hands-on morning of outdoor discovery where young naturalists become citizen scientists as they explore the essentials of a healthy bird habitat through wildlife observation and interactive learning. We’ll meet some of Long Island’s most beloved feathered residents in the Education Center, then head outside to explore the bird sanctuary feeders and search for signs of what birds need to thrive. Along the way, participants will start their own field journal to document observations, sketches, and discoveries — because great scientists write things down!
July 8 | When Habitats Get Hurt
Not all dangers to birds come with wings and claws. Join the CI Bird Sanctuary for a hands-on morning of outdoor discovery where young naturalists become citizen scientists as they investigate two surprising threats to bird habitats: invasive plants that crowd out the species birds depend on and invisible pollutants that quietly impact the food and water birds rely on. Together, we’ll explore Planting Fields to spot these threats up close, compare habitats side by side, and add observations and discoveries to our field journals. Best of all, participants will discover how people of all ages can help protect the birds and habitats they love.
August 19 | Habitat Heroes
What happens when curiosity turns into care? Join the CI Bird Sanctuary for a hands-on morning of outdoor discovery where young naturalists become citizen scientists and habitat stewards as they celebrate everything they’ve learned and turn knowledge into action. Together, we’ll hear inspiring stories of birds that returned from the brink because people chose to protect them, then head outside for a special Gratitude Walk through the Planting Fields to revisit favorite spots and observe how this landscape supports the birds that call it home. Along the way, participants will make their own Habitat Hero Pledge, take home a native plant seedling, and earn an official Junior Habitat Steward certificate to celebrate their conservation journey.
This is a drop-off program. Guardians are encouraged to stay on-site during the duration of the program and explore the beautiful grounds!
To request accommodations or discuss support needs, please contact Education Manager, Erin Fitzpatrick, at efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org in advance of the program. Group rates are available, please contact the education team here.
All tickets are final sale and will take place rain or shine. 48-hour cancellation policy: cancellations will be credited toward a future education workshop.
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