Birds, Forests, and the Earth We All Share

Join our guest, Scott Weidensaul, as he takes us on a fascinating journey following the migration pathways of songbirds from Latin American coffee farms to the boreal forests of Canada—stopping at Merck Forest along the way. This special event is co-hosted with Birds & Beans bird-friendly coffee.

Scott, a Pennsylvania-based naturalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist for his book 'Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere With Migratory Birds,' will explore how forest management plays a crucial role in biodiversity and bird conservation. He'll emphasize the importance of structural complexity, early-successional habitats, and sustainable forestry practices.

Discover how Merck Forest's land stewardship supports bird populations and learn how conservation practices across the hemisphere—from certified shade coffee farms to Indigenous-led land protections—are vital to ensuring the survival of species like the wood thrush, cerulean warbler, and golden-winged warbler.

This program will include an engaging talk followed by an optional guided field walk…