Free birding program at Farview Park on Tuesday

Get your binoculars ready and keep your eyes to the sky for the Migratory Birds program at Laketown Township’s Farview Nature Park on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

The free event is 4-5:30 p.m. at the park, 6257 138^th Ave., and is led by the Outdoor Discovery Center and sponsored by the Laketown Township Parks and Recreation Commission.

Learn to identify birds while hiking the trails with a naturalist in search of spring migrants such as warblers, vireos, flycatchers and shorebirds. Participants will also clean up the trail throughout the walk, helping the habitats these birds need to survive. This program is for any level of birder, from interested to expert.

Binoculars and field guides are available for loan.

Suggested age range is 8 years old and up. Guardians stay with the class.

Registration is not required but appreciated.

To register or for more information, visit here or call (616) 393-9453.

More outdoor events

Other upcoming events are:

June 16: Frog Catching at Farview Nature Park, 6257 138^th Ave.

June 23: Little Explorers at Wolters Woods, 6281 147^th Ave.

July 8: Family Kayaking at Gilligan Lake, 66^th Street north of 142^nd Avenue.

July 21: Blueberry Fields Forever at Huyser Farm Park, 4188 64^th St.

Aug. 21: Incredible Insects at Shore Acres Park, 6602 138^th Ave.

Sept. 16: Hawk Watch at Laketown Township Beach Park, 6710 142^nd Ave.

Oct. 3: Night Hike at Huyser Farm Park, 4188 64^th St.