From eagles and hawks to crows, owls, turkeys, geese, and more, birds are important to many indigenous nations in many ways. Eagles and hawks may be relatives bringing messages of hope or warning. Owls may be harbingers of knowledge or death (or both). And many birds may be used as medicines in traditional native ceremonies. We'll discuss both native knowledge and more recent science about these local bird friends.

The program is free and registration is open. We request registration as space is limited.

Experts: Renee Sans Souci is an Umonhon woman, educator, and practitioner of traditional healing. She combines her life experiences with a learning process that helps learners to engage in their own cultural identities and languages. Michael Wolfe is also a member of the Omaha tribe and a long-time educator. Jason "the Birdnerd" is the senior education manager at Spring Creek Prairie and has a wealth of bird knowledge.