Festival

The first annual Wings over Willapa Festival will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018.  There are 10 field trips planned including a kayak trip, pelagic trip, barge trip to Long Island, Ilwaco Harbor trip, Birding 101 trip, Birding by Bike trip, Cape Disappointment trip, Shorebird trip to Leadbetter, Wildlife Tracking/birding trip and an Oyster growers Willapa Bay boating trip.  There will also be presentations on shorebirds, birding 101, photography, raptors, citizen science including ebird and iNaturalist as well as numerous art workshops including activities for kids.  The headquarte

Showcasing the best of the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys’ natural environments, Meadowlark Festival is the flagship public event presented by the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance (OSCA). This year the festival offers 78 tours including hiking, cycling, horseback riding, canoeing, geology tours, astronomy events, children`s programs, film screenings, art exhibitions, Aboriginal events, and photography, painting and writing workshops.

Join us to learn more about the Chimney Swift and witness the amazing spectacle of hundreds of swifts diving into a chimney to roost overnight. We will meet at Allan Gardens at 7:30 pm for coffee/tea, treats, and a short talk on swifts. We will then take a 15 minute walk over to Moss Park to watch the swifts spiral into the Moss Park Armoury chimney shortly after sunset. Rain or shine. Hope to see you there, register for the event at the link below:

One of Toronto's best birding spots 

On May 12, at the height of spring migration before tree canopies are in full leaf, SMAS marked World Migratory Bird Day with its tradition of birding around Spangler's Spring on Gettysburg National Military Park. During the first half-hour, chapter members saw more than 25 species - and I picked up three bits of information. At the close of the count, all those eyes had seen 65 species, including 13 kinds of warblers. One of the joys of birding is that there always is more to see and learn.

Today focuses on one of the most important and spectacular events in the life of a migratory bird - its journey between its summer and winter homes. Join us for crafts and activities that celebrate this amazing feat!

It's almost time for the 2018 Birds of a Feather Fest – Feb. 9-11 in beautiful Palm Coast, Florida! With more than 125 miles of hiking, biking and walking trails, miles of coastline, varied habitats and more than 200 identified species, Flagler County is a birder's paradise. Few places offer as many wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature while being so connected, accessible and clean. With a focus on families, beginners and experts alike, this festival offers something for everyone.

5th Feathered Friends Festival - This event is a festival celebrating the return of migratory birds with a live bird show, hikes, crafts and activities. It also incorporates bees, bats and butterflies. There will be no cost to attend this event. Event will run rain or shine. Please leave your dogs at home for this event.
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As in previous years, the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge will be teaming up with the Tri Hamlet Community Day event to host this year's Migratory Bird Day event, scheduled for Saturday, June 2nd. The Community Day event showcases cultural and natural treasures in the Tri Hamlet area. 

Saturday, June 2, 2018 10:00am-4:00pm

Schedule of Events

10:00am-4:00pm (All Day)

Guided Nature Hikes
Youth Archery
Freshwater Fishing
Canoe Paddling
Children’s Games and Crafts
Food Concessions
Live Music

The Mitchell Lake Audubon Center will celebrate the Year of the Bird with the Migratory Bird Fest, one of SA 300’s partner events, on Saturday.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., people who visit the center at 10750 Pleasanton Road will be able to participate in bird-themed games, nature walks and bird photo opportunities, and learn about birds from SeaWorld San Antonio experts. At 1 p.m., Last Chance Forever will have a bird of prey show.

There also will be food trucks and a sale of native bird-friendly plants and seeds.