Audubon Center Offers Nest Watch Training

The upcoming session will teach attendees how to monitor bird nests on their own property and at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Audubon Center at Riverlands (ACR) in West Alton, Missouri is offering a Nest Watch Training session on February 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The training will teach attendees how to monitor bird nests both on their own property and at the 3,700-acre Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, which the ACR is located within.

Why it matters

The Audubon Center at Riverlands is part of a network of Audubon Centers across the U.S. that aim to connect people to the natural environment and inspire conservation efforts. The Nest Watch Training program is one way the ACR is fulfilling its mission to support healthy, vibrant communities and the diverse wildlife along the Mississippi River.

The details

The Nest Watch Training will cover how to properly monitor bird nests, including what to look for and how to record observations. Attendees will learn techniques that can be applied both on their own properties as well as within the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, which features over 8.5 miles of trails through prairies, marshes, and forests.

  • The Nest Watch Training will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The players

Audubon Center at Riverlands

A network of Audubon Centers in the U.S. that aim to connect people to the natural environment and inspire conservation efforts, located within the 3,700-acre Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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What’s next

After the training, attendees will be able to start monitoring bird nests on their own properties or volunteer to monitor nests within the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary.

The takeaway

The Nest Watch Training program is an opportunity for community members to get involved in hands-on conservation efforts and learn more about the diverse bird populations in the Riverlands area.