Science of feathers

Event information

Date

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Add to Calendar 2025-01-18 09:00:00 2025-01-18 14:00:00 Science of feathers Feathers are the first thing we see when we look at birds. But how much do you know about these structures that allow birds to fly, become insulated against water and wind or display fitness to potential mates? This advanced training will take a deep dive into everything about feathers, from basic feather structures to how feathers influence bird evolution and more!This field trip will be entirely indoors. Please bring a hand lens (if you do not have one, there are plenty to borrow) or other optics to help you see close up. We recommend bringing notebooks, cameras and other items that might be useful while in the field. Also, bring a lunch, a refillable water bottle (water is available for refills at the Welcome Center) and any notetaking materials you might need for the day. Sax-Zim Bog Sax-Zim Bog Sax-Zim Bog America/Chicago public

Time

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central time

Location

Sax-Zim Bog
8793 Owl Ave
Meadowlands, MN 55765

Contact

Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus, [email protected] or 507-525-3151

Feathers are the first thing we see when we look at birds. But how much do you know about these structures that allow birds to fly, become insulated against water and wind or display fitness to potential mates?

This advanced training will take a deep dive into everything about feathers, from basic feather structures to how feathers influence bird evolution and more!

This field trip will be entirely indoors. Please bring a hand lens (if you do not have one, there are plenty to borrow) or other optics to help you see close up.

We recommend bringing notebooks, cameras and other items that might be useful while in the field. Also, bring a lunch, a refillable water bottle (water is available for refills at the Welcome Center) and any notetaking materials you might need for the day.

Audience

Naturalists and people interested in wildlife observation.

Cost

$45

Registration

Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $10 processing fee. For cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class, no refunds will be given.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Master Naturalist advanced training

Advanced training courses provide Master Naturalists and the public with opportunities to participate in a recreational activity and learn about a new natural resource topic. Topics build on the curriculum taught in our core biome courses, but participants do not need to be Master Naturalists to take any of the advanced training courses.