In celebration of Migratory Bird Day, Visit Rome is hosting a WEEKEND of fun and educational events for all ages! Events will run Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, 2025 and ALL events are free to attend. Keep reading for more event details!
To start the weekend off on Friday, October 10, 2025 Audubon’s Ashly Steinke, a Wisconsin Grassland Ecologist for Audubon Great Lakes, will be leading a guided bird outing and presentation at Leola Marsh Wildlife Area from 10:00-11:00 am!
If you are interested in joining the Leola Marsh Guided Outing plan on meeting Ashly Steinke a little before 10:00. The guided walk and presentation will educate participants and on prairie chickens and grassland bird habitat. Bring your binoculars, some water, dress for the weather, and wear shoes for some walking.
Here is a map/pin location for the meeting spot: CLICK HERE
Meet at the Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse on Saturday, October 11, 2025 with “Pose like a Bird” Yoga lead by Tarah Mancl from 10:00am – 11:00am! Move your body through an all-levels class - everyone is welcome to join! Meet at the Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse a little before 10:00am to set up your mat!
Be sure to stop at the table after class to grab information on this year’s World Migratory Bird campaign and learn how to best support our feathered friends!
Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse Address: 1195 Apache Ln, Nekoosa, WI 54457
Learn more about Tarah and the Wellness Barn Studio - Yoga & Lifestyle Coaching: The Wellness Barn Studio
Also on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm at Lester Public Library of Rome there will be a kid’s bird themed story time followed by a fun suncatcher bird craft! All ages are welcome to join! We will encourage kids to make a colorful suncatchers to hang on windows at home!
Lester Public Library of Rome Address: 1157 Rome Center Dr, Nekoosa, WI 54457
Join us for BEERS & BIRDS on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Up North Brewing Company! There will be an exciting and educational presentation from one of REGI’s (Raptor Education Group Inc) Wildlife Educators along with 5-6 of their live Avian Ambassadors! The presentation will run from 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
Get up close and meet some raptors! It is to be determined which raptors will be visiting us but it could be anything from owls, to a hawk, to an eagle, and so on. This presentation is great for ALL ages.
Be sure to enjoy a “Beer for the Birds” at Up North Brewing before, during, and after the presentation!
Link to REGI’s Website: Raptor Education Group, Inc.
Up North Brewing Company Address: 304 Matterhorn Tr, Nekoosa, WI 54457
We will be releasing more information throughout the month on this year’s World Migratory Bird Day message and how you can help our feathered friends!