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.

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· Services ·

Tailored Birding Tours

Explore diverse avian wonders with customized itineraries. Your birding adventure, your way.

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Speaking Engagements

Bring the world of birds to your event. Hire for captivating talks on birding, conservation, and nature.

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· Testimonials ·

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)

You are the best tour guide in the world! – Hilary Hischer, Former Communication Director for Audubon Washington and The Nature Conservancy of Washington

― Hilary Hilscher

Thank you again for your wonderful way of presenting such a beautiful voyage (Tanzania Safari presentation)! You are a master of sharing.

― Janele Nelson, Director YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

· Latest News ·

Lesser Prairie-Chicken Encounter: Greater Than Anticipated

At 3:45 AM on April 14th, a quiet, amiable group gathered on this cold dark morning outside their Hay’s, Kansas […]

Texas a Birding Nexus

Why Texas as a birding destination? Due to its large size, varied topography, vegetation and climate, its Gulf coast and […]

Yard Bird Lists: A Form of Gratitude

A flash of brilliant yellow with black accents cuts through the gloom of the darkest time of the year. These […]

· 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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