Birding for Fun & Research

This program is SOLD OUT. Contact education@hsvbg.org to join the waitlist!

Join birding expert Herb Lewis to learn about birding and the Great Backyard Bird Count. You will learn about the importance of the Great Backyard Bird Count and how you can enjoy participating in it yourself, regardless of your birding experience! This program will include an indoor presentation and a walk in the garden (weather permitting).

What to Bring: (recommended but not required) a smartphone, binoculars, and warm clothing for walking outside in the Garden

Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today!

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About Your Program Instructor

Since retiring in 2004, Herb Lewis has dedicated himself to landscaping, birding, and photography. Over the past 21 years, he has channeled his knowledge and experience into creating a natural wildlife habitat within his own backyard garden to attract native and migrating birds. Herb is an Honorary Master Gardener, serving as an instructor for Master Gardener classes covering three counties, and he has provided workshops for the annual Alabama Audubon Mountain Workshop. Herb and his wife Terry sponsored and helped develop the Lewis Birding Trail at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, where he also serves as a volunteer docent.

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