Wings 2 Roots: When the Habitat Gets Hurt

Wings 2 Roots: When the Habitat Gets Hurt
Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2026
10am – 12pm
$25 per child
Ages 5 – 12
At the Education Center

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.

More about the Wings 2 Roots Series
Grab your binoculars and your curiosity! Wings 2 Roots, with the CI Bird Sanctuary, is a three-part nature series for young explorers ages 5 – 12, set on the beautiful grounds of 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. Register for the other class in the series! 

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