World Migratory Bird Day: Guided Birding Hike
🌿🐦 Celebrate the Wonders of Spring Migration!
Join Ozark Natural Science Center staff and guest birders Kenny Younger and Jen Mortenson on Saturday, May 10th, for a special guided birding hike at our ONSC Lake Fayetteville campus in honor of World Migratory Bird Day!
As we explore the diverse habitats around Lake Fayetteville, we’ll search for a dazzling array of migrant birds returning to or passing through our area—including warblers, vireos, tanagers, orioles, and flycatchers!
With Kenny Younger and Dr. Jen Mortenson leading the way, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from expert birders while enjoying a morning in nature.
Don't miss this chance to connect with nature, spot incredible migratory birds, and celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with fellow birding enthusiasts! 🌎🐦
Hike Details
📍 Starting Point: ONSC Education Center (by the dock)
🚶 Route: Lakeside Trail → Razorback Greenway → Nature Trail behind Botanical Garden of the Ozarks → Mulhollan Bird Blind (newly rebuilt!)
🔁 Round-Trip Distance: ~3 miles
⏳ Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What to Expect & Bring
🔭 Binoculars. If you have your own, please bring them. ONSC will have some available to borrow.
👟 Wear comfortable walking shoes
🧢 Bring water, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing
🚗Directions: Ozark Natural Science Center at Lake Fayetteville, 599 E Lakeview Dr, Springdale. Carpooling is appreciated - our parking lot is small. Another option is to park at North Shore Disc Golf parking lot and walk approximately 10 minutes:
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Ticket Information
Adult tickets (18 & up) - $20
Teen tickets (12-17) = $15
Children 12 and under = Free
All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
All proceeds go to support research, community science, and education at Ozark Natural Science Center.
About Ozark Natural Science Center
ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Students visit us for authentic science learning experiences that are correlated with national and state science learning standards and provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, social studies, and nature art – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature. Camp activities include hikes, team-building, games, art, and small-group activities.
About the Guest Birders
Jen Mortenson
Dr. Jen Mortenson is a conservation ecologist and professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas, where she studies how animal behavior and population dynamics influence extinction risk—focusing on wild birds in Northwest Arkansas and the Caribbean. Interestingly, Jen didn’t always love birds—she once dreamed of becoming a dentist! But growing up in a military family and moving frequently exposed her to diverse ecosystems, sparking a passion for ecology. Now, she’s a founding Board member of Ozark Bird Conservancy and blends fieldwork with statistical modeling to support bird conservation.
Kenny Younger
For Kenny Younger, birding began with a perfectly timed encounter—two Sandhill Cranes landing in his landscape shot in Madison, WI. A close-up moment with a Belted Kingfisher soon after sealed his passion, and he’s been hooked ever since.
Now based in Fayetteville, Kenny has spent the past three years deeply involved in the Washington County birding scene. He’s an active eBird Reviewer for Northwest Arkansas, a field trip guide for the Audubon Society, and a sector lead for the Fayetteville Christmas Bird Count. Most days, you’ll find him behind binoculars, a spotting scope, or his ever-present camera, always eager to share his knowledge.
Ticket Refund Policy
Refunds up to 1 week before the event: Tickets are refundable minus any applicable fees (processing, administrative, etc.) until 7 days before the event.
Refunds within 1 week of the event: For refund requests made less than 7 days prior to the event, a 50% refund will be given.
No refunds within 24 hours of the event: Refund requests made within 24 hours of the event are not permitted, except in exceptional circumstances and only with approval from ONSC administration.
*Please note that all refund requests must be submitted in writing to
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Questions? Please email Education and Community Program Manager, Liz Hill at
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