Nest Success, a Bird Education Event for Families and Children in Kiwanis Park

About the Event

On Saturday, May 31st naturalist and educator Laura Semken will host a family-friendly education event in Columbia’s Kiwanis Park. Laura has partnered with Missouri Conservation Corps on recent educational events focused on migratory birds, native plants, and the importance of native plants and insects to bird health and abundance. Laura is also a frequent volunteer with Missouri Conservation Corps and with Missouri River Relief, and we are very excited to work with her on this unique event. This environmentally focused education event will take place at 10 a.m. at Odor Shelter, on the west side of Columbia’s Kiwanis Park, 926 College Park Drive, and pre-registration is required. Laura’s description of this event follows below:

Missouri Conservation Corps will be hosting a Family Day called Nest Success on Saturday, May 31, from 10 am until Noon at the C.K. Odor Shelter located at Kiwanis Park. Join MCC naturalist Laura Semken for this interactive event that will explore how birds keep their nestlings safe and well fed. You will get to hear a story, explore actual nests, then choose your bird species and try building a nest. You will also discover how habitat restoration within the park is helping birds succeed! This program is designed for families with children aged 6-16. Space is limited.

Please register your family for this event by contacting Laura Semken at [email protected]. Kiwanis Park is located at 926 College Park Dr., Columbia Missouri, 65203. There are restrooms available at the park. For more information about Missouri Conservation Corps visit https://missouriconservationcorps.org, or contact Project Director Stephen Bybee at [email protected].