North Lakeland Discovery Center

The Discovery Center Bird Club (DCBC) Bird Club was officially established on June 04, 2005.The Club welcomes all birdwatchers, whatever one’s specific interest or skill level – be it the beginner, expert, or casual observer. The Club has set out with the goals to meet, share, have fun, and improve our birding skills; to draw attention to the richness of bird life in the Northwoods; and to participate in projects aimed at bird conservation and habitat improvement efforts. Guests and prospective members are welcome to attend monthly meetings, held the first Monday of the month at the Discovery Center. We begin informally, by sharing sightings, stories and updates, by announcing upcoming field trips, and by discussing and planning for future outings. The meetings also entail an informative presentation by volunteer members and guest speakers, and are always accompanied by coffee and snacks.In addition to meetings, newsletters, and social gatherings, membership benefits include several researched outings each month April – September, and at least one outing per month October – March. Members and guest volunteers organize and lead outings, which may be held locally or statewide. The Discovery Center offers a meeting place for members; provides administrative and communication benefits such as computer and copier use; an email contact; equipment;<> and transportation. In turn, the Bird Club serves the local community and the Center by leading outings open to the public, and by promoting conservation and education through a variety of education and conservation related projects.The North Lakeland Discovery Center is a featured spot along the Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail -- and with good reason! The Center offers a variety of self-guided trails ideal for bird walks, as well as a number of public programs related to birds. For more information, please click here.

Bird Club Outings and Calendar Outline

Thursday, July 29 - Laura Lake; Colleen Matula lead us on a birding hike in the Lake Laura area. Lake Laura is located northeast of Star Lake in Vilas County. We will meet Colleen at Stillwaters bar located at 8014 County Hwy 'K'. at 7am and travel from there to the hike starting point on the north side of Lake Laura.

Thursday, August 5 - Powell Marsh, Sherman Lake area

Thursday, August 12 - Canoe & Kayak, location to be announced

Thursday, August 19 - day trip to Ashland, WI area

Thursday, August 26 - Presque Isle Ponds Park

The Bird Club welcomes all to its activities. Contact the Discovery Center to sign up for details via weekly Bird Club e-mail.

NOTE: DETAILS REGARDING ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING DISCOVERY CENTER STAFF, THE ACTIVITY LEADER, OR ANY OF THE CLUB OFFICERS LISTED BELOW.

2009 Bird Club Officers & Contacts

President -- Judy Cassady jacquilt@verizon.net
Secretary -- John Randolph johnxpsyc@yahoo.com
Treasurer -- Betty Murphy betmurf@webtv.net
Program Director -- Jon Cassady joncassady@verizon.net
Membership Director -- Ann Swift annswft@centurytel.net

Click here for Bird Club Membership Form.

Click the links to learn more about our Club's organizational structure in Regulations; a bit more about the way we function day-to-day in Policies and Procedures. To request that your name be added to our Birding mailing list, please email us at birds@discoverycenter.net.

North Lakeland Discovery Center
P.O. Box 237 ~ Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
Toll Free: (877) 543-2085
birds@discoverycenter.net