Your trips were a joy to me. You made a difference in my life.
Oaxaca: Where Nature & Culture Converge
After 56 years, I finally returned to Oaxaca—this time with Lori and longtime friends Bill and Denise. I first visited […]
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 have to tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation Spring Into Birding Wednesday at the North Shore YMCA Senior National Fitness Day. It was wonderful! I learned so much, and could have listened for another hour. Besides your depth of knowledge and insights, your presentation skills are envious! Thank you so much.
Woody – thanks again for a fantastic talk (Spring Into Birding). People absolutely LOVED it. And it’s great that so many people signed up for your blog.
· Latest News ·
Feathered Winter Celebrities
For a birthday mini-adventure, I decided to chase a rare bird. The bird was a Taiga Bean Goose, a potential […]
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 […]
· 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.