News Release

Join us for a Birding Walk with Dr.Nicholson on Saturday,September 21st

NPS

News Release Date: August 23, 2024

Contact: Daniel Banks, 423-569-9778

Oneida, Tennessee: Begin your Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival adventure with a special bird walk on September 21 at 8:00 am (ET). This unique event kicks off the festival with a guided stroll through the serene woods, led by ornithologist Dr. Charles Nicholson. Participants will gather at the Bandy Creek swimming pool for a relaxing yet informative walk. 

Dr. Nicholson brings over 35 years of birding experience on the Cumberland Plateau, including the Big South Fork area. As a prominent member of the Tennessee Ornithological Society, he has served as president and editor of its journal. His extensive research, including a PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology, is highlighted in his acclaimed work, Atlas of Breeding Birds of Tennessee. 

Having taught bird-watching at the University of Tennessee and led numerous field trips, Dr. Nicholson’s expertise offers a unique and enriching experience for festival-goers. This bird walk provides a wonderful opportunity to learn from a leading expert and set a tranquil tone for the festival’s storytelling events that follow. 

Join us for this inspiring start to the haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival, where the beauty of nature meets the art of storytelling. 

This event is free and open to the public. For additional information on this special event as well as other events, call [phone], or visit online: https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/storytelling.htm.