Your trips were a joy to me. You made a difference in my life.
Feathered Winter Celebrities
For a birthday mini-adventure, I decided to chase a rare bird. The bird was a Taiga Bean Goose, a potential […]
Conservation Catalyst
Your guide to the natural world.
· Meet Woody ·
Discover the wonders of nature with Woody Wheeler, a seasoned birding guide in the Seattle area. With a passion for connecting people to the environment, Woody has dedicated 40 years to conservation, working with renowned organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, Audubon Washington, and more. As the force behind Conservation Catalyst, his life mission is to make conservation happen, protecting land and species, establishing education centers, and inspiring thousands.
Delve into his expertise as an author with the book ‘Look Up! Birds and Other Natural Wonders Just Outside Your Window.’ Follow his engaging blog, and join him for field experiences where he shares his knowledge with joy, humor, and fun. Let Woody be your guide to the beauty of nature and conservation.
· Services ·
Tailored Birding Tours
Explore diverse avian wonders with customized itineraries. Your birding adventure, your way.
Speaking Engagements
Bring the world of birds to your event. Hire for captivating talks on birding, conservation, and nature.
· Testimonials ·
I’ve met several birding “instructors,” but your ability to teach in a kind, enthusiastic and inclusive way stands out. Your extensive knowledge of birds and your warm personality inspire me to learn and appreciate the amazing world that surrounds us – even on the Burke-Gilman Trail.
Woody is a remarkable guide! His natural history guiding is done with deep knowledge and personal commitment. He is an engaging speaker too. The Friends of Ravenna-Cowen were glad that Woody could assist our organization with an engaging interpretive talk about this natural history, plants, birds, and wildlife in Ravenna Park in Seattle. Our tour groups were delighted!
· Latest News ·
Thomas Dambo’s Enchanting Trolls
A strangely welcoming wooden figure stood outside of Seattle’s Nordic Museum on a dark, rainy day last year. It was […]
How is Your Tree Canopy Faring?
Diminishing tree canopy is global issue. As you read this, you might recall the adage: “Think globally, Act locally.” By […]
· Woody’s Book ·
You don’t have to travel around the world or spend a ton of money to enjoy the wonders of nature. Look Up! Birds and Other Natural Wonders Just Outside Your Window is a series of well-researched nature essays that will inspire readers to experience the outdoors in an affordable, accessible and joyful way. The essays encourage backyard and local bird watching, native plant landscaping and restoration, practical energy conservation and land conservation. They also explore how we can derive psychological benefits from these activities how nature can help us live happier, more fulfilled and rewarding lives.