Bird-friendly Coffee and Chocolate Tasting and the Songbirds You’ll Save
Lisa Gaumnitz Amy Haban
Photo Credit: Brent Nicastro
Lisa Gaumnitz, Coordinator of Save Our Songbirds (SOS) and Amy Haban, Owner and CEO of Barnwood Coffee Company
Your morning cup of coffee can help save songbirds! What about the chocolate you savor? Sample bird-friendly coffees and chocolates that meet the gold standard for protecting bird habitat in Central America, where many of our favorite songbirds winter. Learn what it means to be Bird Friendly ® , and why buying these certified products is important. Options for preventing window collisions will be discussed and samples will be provided. The value of native plants for supporting birds will be explored and you will take home a free native plant.
Luncheon Lectures are held in the Arboretum Visitor Center Auditorium. A buffet lunch catered by Blue Plate, is followed by an educational presentation. Each event costs $48. Series for the entire season, 9 events, costs $432.
This popular series fills up quickly, so register soon. Registration closes May 10, 2026.
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If registering by mail, please be sure the registration form and payment arrive by May 10, 2026.
If you are purchasing more than one ticket, please provide the names of all attendees, if known. A registration confirmation will be sent to you by email. If a program you request is full, you will be contacted promptly. Reservations are transferable. If you transfer your reservation, please send an email to npscoordinator@foamadison.org or call us at 608-890-2555 and let us know the name of the attendee. You may cancel a reservation and request a refund at least 2 weeks ahead of the event. If you are unable to attend, please let us know, as there may be others on a waiting list.