Workshop Summary: Flyways are like highways in the sky—routes that large numbers of birds follow during migration. In North America, mountain ranges, coastlines, and the Mississippi River all run mostly north to south. These natural features form four major flyways that migrating birds use as guides.

Using reference guides and citizen science apps, participants will be asked to observe, listen to, track, and identify a bird and a fun fact about it in the surrounding area. Once they’ve properly identified the bird, they will work with lead artist Jessica Turtle to create a watercolor likeness of their bird as part of a large-scale community collage representing the Mississippi Flyway—North America’s largest migratory route.

Partner / Location Info: Treehaus Studio is a unique art and ecology classroom designed for a wide range of activities, including classes, weekend workshops, immersive multi-week programs, and community events. Whether we’re leading creative adventures or hosting community gatherings, we strive to provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere in our cozy studio, the beautiful rural landscape, or the great outdoors—be it the woods or the river. Our location offers direct access to diverse natural environments, such as the St. Croix River, scenic prairies, and dense forests. Our mission is to inspire meaningful connections between people and the wonders of nature through observation, creativity, and shared knowledge.

Website: treehausstudio.org

Location: Eagle Point Park | National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium