Mindful Birding at Sapsucker Woods

Event details Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location: Cornell Lab of Ornithology - Visitor Center - 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd. Type: Lecture / Workshop Department: Cornell Lab of Ornithology Contact: Sarah Wagner | skw67@cornell.edu | 607-254-2473 About this event Join us for a peaceful mid-day break for Mindful Birding at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. From the comfort of the Visitor Center’s observatory, we’ll enjoy a warm indoor space with a beautiful view of Sapsucker Woods Pond. We will provide binoculars and seating. Feel free to stop by for a little while or attend for the full hour. We’ll begin with a brief sensory warm-up to help connect with the natural world, spend quiet time observing the pond and its birdlife, and conclude with a reflection exercise. Mindful Birding blends traditional birdwatching with mindfulness practices to help participants slow down, tune in, and deepen their appreciation for both birds and the present moment. This session is designed to: Promote overall well-being and calmImprove observation and listening skillsFoster a more intentional understanding of birdlifeEvery 2nd Wednesday at noon. No prior birding or mindfulness experience is necessary. Free and open to the public. All are welcome. No registration required. Accessibility: This is a stationary birding session, intentionally designed for birders with mobility considerations.We will provide folding chairs and benches. Disability Access Information Our parking lot has six van accessible spaces with no-curb access to paved areas. A wheelchair-accessible porta-potty is available in the parking lot and a wheelchair accessible, all-gender/family restroom and water fountain are available in the Visitor Center. We also have two wheelchairs available for your use on site. TCAT route 31 services the Lab of Ornithology. Contact Gadabout at (607) 273-1878 for paratransit options. Bike racks are located in our parking lot area. Official event details: https://events.cornell.edu/event/mindful-birding-at-sapsucker-woods-9853