What is it? A public art workshop for ages 10 and up that crowd-sources the handcrafting of birds and draws attention to window collisions - a major cause of bird deaths in the United States.
Participants will learn about the species of bird they are creating while discovering simple actions they can take to prevent future collisions.
How does it work? Participants will be given a bird base, fabric, and a bio of a bird species. Finished birds will be tagged with the artist’s name and donated to the project.
This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and advance registration is required.
The 4-H Youth Development Program is offered through the nation’s Cooperative Extension System and provides hands-on, learn-by-doing opportunities developed by educators in agriculture, STEM, health, civic engagement and the arts.
Traditional 4-H clubs, for grades 4-13 (one year out of high school), focus on a particular project area such as computer science, sewing and fashion design, beekeeping, horses, finance, drones, Seeing Eye puppies, photography and many more. 4-H Prep, also known as Cloverbuds, is open to grades K-3 and offers a mix of activities.
For a list of 4-H clubs in Somerset County and to learn more, visit 4HisTOPS.org.