Birding Will Make You Happier (Seriously!)
Spring has sprung and the birds are singing! On today’s show, host Bianca Martin chats with Dexter Patterson AKA the Wisco Birder to dish on birding, community building, and Patterson’s new book. Salamanders and baby goats even make an appearance too.
Want to learn how to bird? This event at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center on Saturday is for you.
Plus, learn more about Fat Bird Week.
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