THE BOSTON BIRDING FESTIVAL
Creating Experiences OF Collective Awe
In partnership with environmental, cultural, and community leaders and organizations, the Boston Birding Festival seeks to create transformative experiences of collective awe that strengthen public understanding and appreciation of the natural world and contribute to increased environmental justice, conservation, and sustainability.
We do this through the lens of birding.
THE FIRST EVENTS ARE HERE!
Join us for our irregularly scheduled programming as we ramp up for a Festival in 2025.
Earth Day Bird Walk at Danehy Park Cambridge
Celebrate Earth Day with springtime bird walk at Danehy Park. In partnership with Many Helping Hands 365. SAT. April 19.
Winter’s End Bird Walk at Horn Pond Led by Young Birders
High school birders take us on a birding adventure at Horn Pond in Woburn as winter melts into spring. SAT March 29.
Early Spring Birding at Greenways (with a side trip to Cow Common)
Early spring at Greeways Conservation Land in Wayland, MA. We’ll look for early migrants and more. SAT. March 22.
Late Risers Bird Walk at Castle Island
Join us for a late winter bird walk at Castle Island in Boston where we’ll be joined by folks from Plastic Free Greater Boston. SAT MARCH 15
“Join or Die” Watch Party
Can bird clubs help save democracy? History says yes! This award-winning documentary explores how clubs—including bird clubs—can play a role.
Let’s Talk About Cats
According to the latest research and data, In the US alone, 2.4 billion birds are killed by outdoor cats annually—around 70% of this is attributable to feral/unowned and free-range cats. The impact on the bird population is staggering. What to do?
We welcome your interest in helping the Festival take flight. Become a Program Partner, sponsor an event, or join our team.
THREE BILLION BIRDS
In the past 50 years, the total North American bird population has fallen by almost 3 billion or 29 percent. Rising temperatures also threaten two-thirds of North American bird species with extinction.
We have about a decade to preserve the habitats and species we know today, stem the effects of climate change and reduce risks to birds and other wildlife. And you can help.
We invite you to join us online and in person for unique bird and birding experiences. The Festival’s programs are designed to celebrate the work of others and help all of us learn from the heroes working to save birds and their habitat and advance the cause of environmental justice. Discover how you can get involved and help write a different story.
LINK: State of the Birds, 2022
Good Birding!
NEWS + NOTES
The latest news from the Festival (along with assorted ramblings, observations, discoveries, celebrations, gripes, and personal opinions on birds, environmental justice, climate, sustainability and related topics). Email us if you’d like to be a guest author. Thanks!
