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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 ·

Thanks to you we understood our priorities, learned to tell our story and where to tell it. You took out the mystery and gave us direction. …If you have a group who is considering you for consultation I would be happy to offer my recommendation and answer any questions…Thank you.

Jim Freese, Interim Executive Director at Friends of North Creek Forest

Adam and I just wanted to say thanks again for being our guide for the bird watching class at the Watershed.  Adam has been repeating that it should be called “family-friendly FUN birding.”  He really did have a good time, and learned a lot.  Thanks for your patience while he was learning trail etiquette and was getting over his fascination with the scope!  I also had a good time & definitely appreciated your expertise in tuning up my ears to the bird calls.

Cindy Hacherl, with son Adam (Family Friendly Birding Class)

We all left saying “That was a great morning!” Thanks so much for your time, knowledge and enthusiasm. I think we will be able to turn around and use some of the ideas, concepts and observations with the students this fall. I have spent a lot of time walking in the Fill over the years and I will never look at it in the same way after viewing the land through your eyes!

Sally Kentch, Environmental Educator at Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

· Latest News ·

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· 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.

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