It’s finally spring, and for many species, in this case birds, that means spring migration.

Join Dr. Tom Love, professor of Anthropology and avid bird watcher, to watch and observe the migration of birds as they make their way across Linfield.

From now on, students can meet on Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. on the front steps of Pioneer Hall to go on a refreshing hour-long walk.

The walk will be a loop through Cozine Creek riparian area, then around campus.

Dr. Love said, “it’s a chance for Linfield students to engage their local surroundings during a very pleasant time of year.”

He also mentioned that although he does this most springs, he finds it even more impactful this year as it ties in with the PLACE theme, “Air, Water, Earth, and Fire: the ancient elements on a changing planet.”

One of the things that makes this experience unique is that for any and all out-of-state students, this is a way to experience Oregon’s nature and beauty and learn more about our native species.

Dr. Love called his bird watching expeditions “surprisingly fun” and assured students that “good company and conversation” would accompany the sessions.