Date & Time
10:00am MST - 12:00pm MST
About This Event
Workshop: Birds of the Central Highlands - A Beginner's Guide to Our Feathered Friends – Friday, May 22nd @ 10am
With over 400 bird species recorded in Yavapai County, the Central Highlands is a dynamic crossroads of habitats and migration pathways. This workshop introduces participants to the region as an ecoregion shaped by topography, climate, and diverse plant communities—and explores how these factors support an incredible variety of bird life.
We’ll begin indoors with an introduction to local birds, birding strategies, and tools of the trade, then head outside to practice observation skills on the museum grounds. Whether you’re new to birding or looking to deepen your connection to place, this experience offers a meaningful way to engage with the natural world just beyond your doorstep.
Space is limited, sign-up now to secure a spot!
If you have any questions, please contact Education Programs Coordinator Mekenna Bednarek at mekenna.bednarek@sharlothallmuseum.org.
Maria Icenogle is the Education Director at the Highlands Center for Natural History. She grew up exploring the woods of southern Indiana and has lived in Colorado and along the Appalachian Trail before settling in Arizona’s Central Highlands about 15 years ago. She holds a degree in wildlife science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a Certified Interpretive Guide.
Maria is passionate about connecting people to the natural world through place-based environmental education. She enjoys hiking, writing, backpacking, and birdwatching, and is a past board member of the Prescott Audubon Society. She currently serves on the boards of the Sharlot Hall Museum and Prescott Historical Society and volunteers with Grand Canyon National Park’s Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) program.
About This Event
Workshop: Birds of the Central Highlands - A Beginner's Guide to Our Feathered Friends – Friday, May 22nd @ 10am
With over 400 bird species recorded in Yavapai County, the Central Highlands is a dynamic crossroads of habitats and migration pathways. This workshop introduces participants to the region as an ecoregion shaped by topography, climate, and diverse plant communities—and explores how these factors support an incredible variety of bird life.
We’ll begin indoors with an introduction to local birds, birding strategies, and tools of the trade, then head outside to practice observation skills on the museum grounds. Whether you’re new to birding or looking to deepen your connection to place, this experience offers a meaningful way to engage with the natural world just beyond your doorstep.
Space is limited, sign-up now to secure a spot!
If you have any questions, please contact Education Programs Coordinator Mekenna Bednarek at mekenna.bednarek@sharlothallmuseum.org.
Maria Icenogle is the Education Director at the Highlands Center for Natural History. She grew up exploring the woods of southern Indiana and has lived in Colorado and along the Appalachian Trail before settling in Arizona’s Central Highlands about 15 years ago. She holds a degree in wildlife science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a Certified Interpretive Guide.
Maria is passionate about connecting people to the natural world through place-based environmental education. She enjoys hiking, writing, backpacking, and birdwatching, and is a past board member of the Prescott Audubon Society. She currently serves on the boards of the Sharlot Hall Museum and Prescott Historical Society and volunteers with Grand Canyon National Park’s Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) program.
Getting There
Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W. Gurley St.
Prescott, Arizona 86301
United States
Date & Time
10:00am MST - 12:00pm MST