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There is nothing quite like seeing birds of prey up close! We are thrilled to bring you this opportunity by hosting Middle Tennessee Raptor Center, the home for birds of prey conservation and education. Take photos, ask questions, and learn about these incredible birds and the amazing work of MTRC.

>>There will be 2 SESSIONS, please choose one: 11am or 2pm.<<

Enter to win the book Owls: The Majestic Hunters by Stan Tekiela!
This event is free to attend, but donations for the non-profit MTRC will be accepted.

Join us to learn how to take backyard birding to your local park. Chris Stafford of the Tennessee Avian and Nature Society will lead this how-to seminar for all birding levels. Enter to win a copy of the Birds of Tennessee Field Guide!

We are thrilled to welcome local authors and birding enthusiasts John and Jamie Sherlock! Their step-by-step guide to sketching birds lets even the least-artistic person learn how to draw their favorite feathered friends. Join us to learn how their sketchbook came together, follow a brief drawing tutorial, play a game, and have your book signed. We'll have giveaways & a raffle drawing, too!

Join us to enjoy light refreshments while you browse various local art vendors and nature-themed holiday gifts and decor. Some of the local artists attending are:
Marlene Tidwell- Author of Best Selling Poetry book "Nature Sings"
Michele Johnston-A visual artist who creates beautiful bird themed pendants and other visual art
Lauren Smithson- Creator of beautiful dioramas
Rae Nichols - Visual artist
DSC members will earn double points on WBU purchases and everyone can enter to win a Red Tidy Cylinder Feeder & Seed Character!

We are pleased to welcome Certified TN Naturalist John Kell of the Habitat Connection to talk to us about how to create a bird sanctuary in our very own yards. John will cover basic touchpoints as well as present just how simple it is to have your outdoor space certified as a wildlife habitat!
Enter to win a copy of Natie Plant Gardening for Birds, bees, and Butterflies by Jaret C. Daniels!