Curious about the birds in your backyard or local park? Join experts from the Grand Rapids Audubon Club for an introduction to bird-watching! Learn how to identify species, connect with fellow bird lovers, and birdwatch along the new riverfront outdoor classroom.

The Grand Rapids Audubon Club will share conservation initiatives and lead bird watching tours throughout the day. Guests are welcome to bring their own binoculars, but they will also be provided.

Bird watching tours will start at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Daniel Goldberg will present an Introduction to Birding interactive lecture at 12:30pm on the 3rd floor for curious beginners.

Additionally, the Roger B. Chaffee planetarium will show the documentary Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. This 30-minute film brings animal behavior, ecosystems, and sensory biology to life on the Planetarium dome. At the conclusion of the film, producer/ director David Andrew Busse will join virtually for a short Q&A.