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Becoming an Outdoors Woman - Beyond BOW: Birding 101 Workshop

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Becoming an Outdoors Woman - Beyond BOW: Birding 101 Workshop

2026-05-09T09:30:00 2026-05-09T13:00:00 Becoming an Outdoors Woman - Beyond BOW: Birding 101 Workshop

Build your birding skills with educators from the Department of Natural Resources before exploring Belle Isle on a guided spring migration tour.

This Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop will start indoors at Belle Isle Nature Center with an introduction to bird identification, binoculars and gear and top birding spots. Then we’ll head out for a guided walk to practice your skills and enjoy the spring migration on Belle Isle.

Binoculars are available to borrow, or you can bring your own.

Cost is $15, which includes light refreshments and a birding book. 

To register for BOW programs, go to  and click on the "Purchase a license" button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Becoming an Outdoors Woman tab.

To register, go to Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses and click on the "Purchase a license" button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Becoming an Outdoors Woman tab.

A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Belle Isle Park.

This class is part of the DNR’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, which breaks down the barriers to female participation in outdoor activities, while building useful skills, in a fun and experiential way. Learn more at Michigan.gov/BOW.

2 Inselruhe Avenue,

Detroit, Michigan, 48207

Event Date

Start: May 09, 2026 9:30 AM

End: May 09, 2026 1:00 PM

Contact Information

Build your birding skills with educators from the Department of Natural Resources before exploring Belle Isle on a guided spring migration tour.

This Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop will start indoors at Belle Isle Nature Center with an introduction to bird identification, binoculars and gear and top birding spots. Then we’ll head out for a guided walk to practice your skills and enjoy the spring migration on Belle Isle.

Binoculars are available to borrow, or you can bring your own.

Cost is $15, which includes light refreshments and a birding book. 

To register for BOW programs, go to  and click on the "Purchase a license" button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Becoming an Outdoors Woman tab.

To register, go to Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses and click on the "Purchase a license" button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Becoming an Outdoors Woman tab.

A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Belle Isle Park.

This class is part of the DNR’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, which breaks down the barriers to female participation in outdoor activities, while building useful skills, in a fun and experiential way. Learn more at Michigan.gov/BOW.