Birdscape Botanist (native vegetation monitor)

Ever wonder what trees and shrubs are growing right in your own backyard and neighborhood? Or how tall that towering oak really is? Come join Observatory staff for a hands-on adventure in the field during our Birdscape Botanist Sessions!

• Learn to identify the woody plants that make up our local landscapes—once you know their names, you’ll start seeing them everywhere.
• Remember learning the Pythagorean theorem back in middle school? Now you’ll actually get to use it—to figure out how tall a tree really is!”
• Work side by side with fellow plant and bird enthusiasts.
• Explore different greenspaces in Port.

If you’ve ever wanted to see your neighborhood with fresh eyes, this is your chance. Once you learn the plants and their stories, every walk outdoors feels like an adventure. No training needed!

PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE TO JOIN A 2026 SESSION – HERE!

• Wednesdays June 24 – August 12 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Thursdays June 25 – August 6 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Thursdays August 27 - November 12 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Tuesdays September 8 - November 10 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

We have several monitoring locations throughout Port Washington, and we will send you an email with the location to meet us within 24-48 hours of your volunteer time. All parks are in the City of Port Washington, WI.