Discover Columbia’s Birds on a Guided Garden Walk

Participants can join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for free, guided bird walks through the gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion on Thursdays September 10 and 24, from 8 to 9 a.m. With more than 100 bird species visiting the gardens throughout the year, the walks will offer an opportunity to learn about local and migratory birds and how to identify them by sight, sound and behavior. 

Participants should meet at the front gate of the Hampton-Preston Mansion on Blanding Street. Binoculars are highly recommended but not required. Advanced registration is required.

Location: 1615 Blanding St., Columbia. For more information or to register, visit HistoricColumbia.org/birdwatching.