Beginning Birding: Waterfowl at Wolf Lake (in-person)
w. Seth Chapman

Join Seth Chapman, Apothecary Manger and experienced birder, for a hike at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery.

A popular birding hotspot, Wolf Lake offers a variety of habitat, including many ponds which are favored by a variety of waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been documented on this rich and diverse land!

You will have the opportunity to observe a variety of species of birds (many of which we don’t encounter on our Kleinstuck hikes), including swans, ducks, geese, mergansers, kingfishers, and more!

This hike will introduce you to the basics of waterfowl identification, and by the end of the hike, you will be familiar with the wide variety of waterfowl present in our area, and have a basic approach on how to successfully identify waterfowl.

All skill levels are welcome. Registration covers one adult. Birders 10 and under are welcome to attend free of charge. This hike will take place rain or shine.⁠

Please bring a pair of binoculars, and a travel mug for complementary chai.⁠ A scope for waterfowl observation will be provided. We will meet in the main parking lot of the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, located at 34270 County Road 652, in Mattawan.

Trail: An easy, 1.5 mi hike around ponds, and through forest.

Investment: $15

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Community Care Funds available for those who need support with tuition, contact us for support.

All Access Members receive an additional discount on this event.

If you have any questions about registration, please contact us at contact@ayurvedicwellness.center and we're happy to help.

Seth's Yoga + Ayurveda journey began over a decade ago after attending a yoga class in Kalamazoo. He is a life-long learner with a passion for nature, and an interest in learning new skills. He is now the Apothecary Coordinator here at the Ayurvedic Wellness Center.

Seth has a lifelong passion for birds, and loves sharing his enthusiasm of the bird world with those around him. His interest in birds led him to begin his life list at the age of 10. Seth also volunteers at a local nature center where he monitors nestboxes, as well as volunteers at a bird banding station.