For the Birds
Classes & Workshops

The Arboretum is a great place to go birding!

Make reservations to visit the Arboretum, and use this free, handy bird checklist to search for the myriad birds who live here or pass through. The list follows observations of long-time Arboretum Naturalist Matt Schuth and all accepted ebird observations reported on-site.

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Free Arboretum Bird Checklist

Raptor Photography: Exclusive Camera Access (Online + In-Person Practicum)

Carlyn Iverson, Professional photographer, Conservationist working in science education for the public, underwritten by the Raptor Center

Live Webinar: Wednesday, June 2, 6-8 p.m. PLUS
In-Person Raptor Photoshoot at the Arboretum: Saturday, June 5
10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. OR 12:45-3 p.m.

Level: All levels
Owls, vultures, and eagles, oh my! Experience this unique opportunity to photograph mighty raptors in controlled, safe natural settings of the Arboretum.
$119 member/$139 non-member

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Photography Classes

Loon: Birds of the North Needle Felting Series (Online)

Friday, June 4, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Laura Berlage, Fiber artist and in-demand instructor, Laura weaves classical art training with her fundamental need to create works that liberate the creative soul

Needle felting is fun! You will be guided step-by-step through the process to transform hand-dyed wool from the instructor's flock of sheep from her family's century-old homestead farm outside Hayward, Wisconsin into your very own adorable felted bird!
$94 member/$114 non-member

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Fiber Arts Classes

Exhibiting Artist Demonstration with Emily Donovan: Perspectives of an Artist-Birder - Finding Color, Meaning & Connection (Online)

Saturday, June 12th 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Join Emily Donovan, Reedy Gallery "Birds of a Feather" exhibit featured artist, in a free online Zoom art demonstration moderated by Wendy DePaolis, Arboretum Curator of Art. Emily will demonstrate her art process to create wholly original multimedia paintings live from her backyard studio!
FREE

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Painting Classes

Ruby Throated Hummingbird: Birds of the North Needle Felting Series (Online)

Friday, July 16, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Laura Berlage, Fiber artist and in-demand instructor, Laura weaves classical art training with her fundamental need to create works that liberate the creative soul

Needle felting is fun! You will be guided step-by-step through the process to transform hand-dyed wool from the instructor's flock of sheep from her family's century-old homestead farm outside Hayward, Wisconsin into your very own adorable felted bird!
$94 member/$114 non-member

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Fiber Arts Classes

Raptor Photography: Exclusive Camera Access (Online + In-Person Practicum)

Carlyn Iverson, Professional photographer, Conservationist working in science education for the public, underwritten by the Raptor Center

Live Webinar: Wednesday, July 28, 6-8 p.m. PLUS
In-Person Raptor Photoshoot at the Arboretum: Saturday, July 31
10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. OR 12:45-3 p.m.

Level: All levels
Owls, vultures, and eagles, oh my! Experience this unique opportunity to photograph mighty raptors in controlled, safe natural settings of the Arboretum.
$119 member/$139 non-member

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Photography Classes

Nature sketchbooks with Pam Luer: Trees, Bark & Nests (Outdoors In-Person at the Arb)

Wednesday, July 28, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Pam Luer, professional artist specializing in nature based motifs. A licensed product designer for the gift and home decor industry

Level Drawing experience preferred
Come celebrate the Summer of Trees at the Arboretum! What better way to learn to draw the Arboretum surroundings than under the guidance of a professional artist who specializes in natural-based designs? All you need is a love of nature, an inquisitive eye, and a few carefully selected drawing tools. This all-day workshop is for anyone who wants to add an element of art while "on the go" - in your backyard, park, or on your next vacation. Expand your understanding of the natural world while Pam teaches you to draw in new ways.

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Painting & Drawing Classes

Great Horned Owl: Birds of the North Needle Felting Series (Online)

Friday, August 13, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Laura Berlage, Fiber artist and in-demand instructor, Laura weaves classical art training with her fundamental need to create works that liberate the creative soul

Needle felting is fun! You will be guided step-by-step through the process to transform hand-dyed wool from the instructor's flock of sheep from her family's century-old homestead farm outside Hayward, Wisconsin into your very own adorable felted bird!
$94 member/$114 non-member

Learn more & register at

Fiber Arts Classes

Raptor Photography: Exclusive Camera Access (Online + In-Person Practicum)

Carlyn Iverson, Professional photographer, Conservationist working in science education for the public, underwritten by the Raptor Center

Live Webinar: Wednesday, September 29, 6-8 p.m. PLUS
In-Person Raptor Photoshoot at the Arboretum Saturday, October 2
10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. OR 12:45-3 p.m.

Level: All levels
Owls, vultures, and eagles, oh my! Experience this unique opportunity to photograph mighty raptors in controlled, safe natural settings of the Arboretum.
$119 member/$139 non-member

Learn more & register at

Photography Classes

Loon: Birds of the North Needle Felting Series (Online)

Friday, September 24, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Laura Berlage, Fiber artist and in-demand instructor, Laura weaves classical art training with her fundamental need to create works that liberate the creative soul

Needle felting is fun! You will be guided step-by-step through the process to transform hand-dyed wool from the instructor's flock of sheep from her family's century-old homestead farm outside Hayward, Wisconsin into your very own adorable felted bird!
$94 member/$114 non-member

Learn more & register at

Fiber Arts Classes