Friday Fresh Air: Spotting Feathered Friends at Prairie Ridge

If your bird knowledge currently starts at “pigeon” and ends at “cardinal,” and you’re not glued to a desk today, I have the perfect morning lined up for you before it gets too hot…

Head over to Prairie Ridge Ecostation on Friday, June 12, 2026, for a laid-back, beginner-friendly birdwatching expedition. Geared toward ages 8 and up, this two-hour program will guide you through the basics of identifying local winged residents while strolling a gentle, one-mile loop through the natural ecosystem.

You’ll also learn how to contribute your newfound spotting skills to real collaborative science projects. It’s an excellent excuse to unplug, get some steps in, and discover a hidden, nature-filled gem right in Raleigh.

📍 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
📅 Friday, June 12, 2026 | 10 a.m.–noon
💰 Free (Pre-registration required)
📎 Birdwatching for Beginners: https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/birdwatching-for-beginners-8/

Don’t forget to bring your binoculars and a highly enthusiastic pointing finger!

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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