The 2021 Season of Birds & Beer will be released by April 2021.
Check back later to find out 2021 locations & topics!
Socialize with other nature enthusiasts over snacks and beverages, and enjoy an engaging presentation from a local expert in a happy-hour atmosphere. Each Birds and Beer program features a different presenter at a different location, so you’re sure to learn something new each time!
Each ticket includes a free drink, complimentary snacks, and an informative presentation. All proceeds help fund programs at Hunt Hill. To register for a Birds and Beer program, call 715-635-6543 or email info@hunthill.org.
Sharp-Tailed Grouse
Date: February 6, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: Perlick Distillery, Sarona
Program Fee: $15/pereson
Registration: Required
Learn about the sharp-tailed grouse and the other animals that live in Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area. Witness the fascinating dance that the flashy, male sharp-tailed grouse does to attract a mate!
The Most Beautiful Birds
Date: March 5, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: Bird’s Place, Ridgeland
Program Fee: $15/person
Registration: Required
Enjoy the brilliant blues, robust reds, and irresistible iridescence of the most beautiful birds! Steve will share about the amazing birds that live in and pass through Wisconsin and why they look the way they do.
*This program has been cancelled!*
The Forest Raptors of WI
Date: April 2, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: Voyager Village, Danbury
Program Fee: $15/person
Registration: Required
Wisconsin’s woodlands contain a diversity of forest raptors, from the diminutive sharp-shinned hawk and bold, assertive goshawk, up to the majestic and familiar bald eagle. Forest raptors are arguably the most striking and charismatic group of species among our native fauna and several of them have been well-studied, providing a wealth of natural history information. Learn identification, habitat preferences and life history of these top avian predators.
*This program has been cancelled!*
Wisconsin Owls
Date: May 7, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: The Pickled Gill, Ladysmith
Program Fee: $15/person
Registration: Required
Learn about the life histories of the twelve species of owls which reside in the Great Lakes region. Chris will discuss owl evolution, biology, ecology and management of these birds. Then, he will display a live, educational owl!
*This program has been cancelled!*
Saw-Whet Owl Banding
Date: June 4, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: Tracks Bar & Grill, Spooner
Program Fee: $15/person
Registration: Required
Learn about Saw-whet Owl banding and other bird banding projects happening at Beaver Creek Reserve. Jeanette will share about the history of bird banding, why it is done, how it is done, and what has been learned.
*This program has been cancelled!*
How Climate Change Affects Birds
Date: July 2, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: Cedar Lake Grill, Mikana
Program Fee: $15/person
Registration: Required
Changing climate threatens to affect everything from melting glaciers to increasing the frequency of snowstorms. Jeremy Cohen will share how climate change may affect the birds that live here in Wisconsin.
*This program has been cancelled!*
Loons at Night
Date: August 6, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: The Potter’s Shed, Shell Lake
Program Fee: $15/person
Registration: Required
Have you heard the haunting, mysterious calls of the loon? The tremolo? The hoot? The yodel? Lauren will explain what these sounds mean and why loons make these sounds at night!
From Point A to Point B: The Basics of Bird Migration
Date: September 3, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: Lehman’s Supper Club, Rice Lake
Program Fee: $15/person
Registration: Required
Learn about the remarkable migrations that our flying friends make twice every year. Steve will share where the birds go, how far they go, how they do it and why they do it!
Waterbirds and Wetland Management
Date: October 1, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: Brickfield Brewing Company, Grantsburg
Program Fee: $15/person
Registration: Required
Dive into the management of wetlands and waterbirds at Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area with former Natural Resources Educator, Kim Wheeler. Kim is a freelance naturalist who is passionate about teaching people the importance of habitat management and conservation. Learn about sandhill cranes, how we restore and maintain their habitat, and get the run-down of how, and why, we band waterfowl in Wisconsin!
*This program has been cancelled.*
Critter Condos: Managing Dead Wood for Wildlife
Date: November 5, 2020
Time: Registration at 5:30pm; Program at 6:00pm
Location: The Creamery, Haugen
Program Fee: $15/person
Registration: Required
Snags are used for feeding, nesting, perching, and displaying, especially by birds! Learn about tree snags and cavities and the various wildlife that they support.