Volunteer community scientists in Green Bay, Wisconsin are working collaboratively with the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin to impact conservation management and develop stewardship for future wetland, forest, and grassland restoration. Our bird monitoring effort is a partnership between the Oneida Nation, Northeastern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, and Audubon Great Lakes. Our team has organized 100+ volunteers who have recorded >200 bird species at multiple Oneida restoration sites, including grassland, forest, and wetland habitats. On our poster, we will feature common and rare bird species detected during our surveys, providing both English and Oneida common names. The project helps develop a strong relationship by building a cultural exchange between the Oneida Nation and non-Tribal local birders, who are also learning about the Oneida’s rich culture, history, and language while out in the field. We will highlight our key outreach and community engagement activities, which include an annual community day at a key restoration site, bird outings with the community and Oneida Tribal Elders, tabling at the Oneida Farmer’s Market, and volunteering at Tsyunhehkw^ Farm.
