Meet Our Owners
Richard & Cynthia Fox began the Wild Bird Center of Chapel Hill, NC in March 1996. Cynthia now runs the store full-time while Richard is retired. After 10 years in the business, Cynthia works as needed and pursues her birding passion by leading a group every year to such places as Panama and Costa Rica. When asked about the business, she says”
“Being in the bird business has been a joy. I enjoy turning the key in the lock every morning. The Wild Bird Centers of America has given me the flexibility and latitude which allows me to use my creativity while at the same time giving me a successful framework in which to operate. The fact that I can pick up the phone and call other store owners or Home Office for guidance, suggestions and support has eliminated my fears of starting my own business.”
Educational Programs
One of company's most important goals is to foster an appreciation of nature among people of all ages, and particularly to inspire the next generation of birders with a desire for environmental stewardship by helping adults and children enjoy their neighborhood birds.
In support of this goal, your local store owner may offer a variety of educational programs for both children and adults. These programs are presented by store owners or special guests knowledgeable in subjects such as bluebirds, hummingbirds, raptors, migration, bats, organic gardening, bird-friendly landscaping and bird identification. Some programs take place in your local store, others - in schools, community centers and parks. Supplementary materials, such as study guides, identification charts, birdhouse or birdfeeder kits are available with many of these programs for a nominal fee or gratuity.
Find out about some of our most popular educational programs by checking each link on the list below. Please note, however, that there are many more programs than can be listed here. Program leaders routinely adapt presentations to the ages and specific interests of each group. If you are interested in hosting a program, please call your local Wild Bird Center or Wild Bird Crossing store owner for more information. (See our store list for the location nearest you.)
- Introduction to Backyard Birding
- Bird House Building Workshop
- Birds of Our Neighborhood
For more detailed information, visit National Bird Feeding Society at http://www.nbfs.org
Wild Bird Centers of America is the proud sponsor of NBFS, an organization of experts and scientists dedicated to bring you a better backyard bird feeding experience.