Hartwick Pines State Park--"Beaks and Binoculars": Birdhouse Building Workshop

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Building a birdhouse is quite simple really: a couple of slabs of wood, some nails or screws and you're in business. But then again, there is much more to building the "perfect" birdhouse for the specific species you want to attract to your yard. For example, what diameter does the entrance hole need to be? How deep should the floor be from the top of the birdhouse? Come and learn about the finer points of birdhouse building at Hartwick Pines State Park. There will be blueprint plans for participants to take home and a brief discussion on the most important things to consider about attracting nesting pairs of black-capped chickadees, white-breasted nuthatches, house wrens, eastern bluebirds and eastern phoebes. Two programs will be offered at the Michigan Forest Visitor Center: 10am and 3pm. Program length will be about 45min with time for a question & answer period following.

For more information CALL (989) 348-2537 or visit www.michigan.gov/hartwickpinesvc

Please Note: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources makes every effort to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information on the web calendar. However, dates occasionally change and events may be canceled for any reason. Please call the unit hosting the event to confirm dates and times prior to your arrival.

A Recreation Passport is required for entry into all Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas. Check "YES" when you renew your license plate. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.