Upcoming Events
Birds Georgia is building places where birds and people thrive. We offer a variety of virtual and in-person events to help you and your family gain a better understanding of our work and the birds that surround us. You can view a calendar of upcoming workshops and events at the bottom of this page.
Note regarding webinars: Unless otherwise noted, all webinars are recorded and a link to watch later shared with registered participants 3 to 5 days after the event ends.
We share upcoming events in our bi-monthly e-newsletter, BirdBuzz, and you can also find updates on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. If you would like to sign-up to receive our bi-monthly e-newsletter with a list of upcoming events, please consider becoming a member or visit our newsletter page.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel your registration more than 7 days prior to the event, we will refund the registration fee less a 20% processing fee. Cancellations six (6) days or less prior to the event are non-refundable unless we can resell the spot. All events/classes are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. If a class or event must be cancelled because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, registered participants will receive a full refund.
Note regarding webinars: Unless otherwise noted, all webinars are recorded and a link to watch later shared with registered participants 3 to 5 days after the event ends.
We share upcoming events in our bi-monthly e-newsletter, BirdBuzz, and you can also find updates on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. If you would like to sign-up to receive our bi-monthly e-newsletter with a list of upcoming events, please consider becoming a member or visit our newsletter page.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel your registration more than 7 days prior to the event, we will refund the registration fee less a 20% processing fee. Cancellations six (6) days or less prior to the event are non-refundable unless we can resell the spot. All events/classes are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. If a class or event must be cancelled because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, registered participants will receive a full refund.
GEORGIA BIRD FEST 2024
APRIL 6 TO MAY 4
Early Registration for Patrons Opens: February 20 at 7:00 AM
Birds Georgia Member Registration Opens: March 5 at 7:00 AM
Non-Member Registration Opens: March 12 at 7:00 AM
Birds, y’all! It’s almost time for Georgia Bird Fest, Georgia’s largest bird and nature festival. The 2024 event is scheduled for April 5 to May 4, and we've put together a great lineup of trips, events, and webinars. There's something for everyone at Georgia Bird Fest 2024!
APRIL 6 TO MAY 4
Early Registration for Patrons Opens: February 20 at 7:00 AM
Birds Georgia Member Registration Opens: March 5 at 7:00 AM
Non-Member Registration Opens: March 12 at 7:00 AM
Birds, y’all! It’s almost time for Georgia Bird Fest, Georgia’s largest bird and nature festival. The 2024 event is scheduled for April 5 to May 4, and we've put together a great lineup of trips, events, and webinars. There's something for everyone at Georgia Bird Fest 2024!
Georgia Birds Fest Summit
Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Classic Center, Athens, GA
Pricing:
Early Bird Registration, March 5 to April 5: $100
Regular Registration, April 6 to 19: $125
Early-Bird Student rate, March 5 to April 5: $50*
Regular Student rate, March 6 to May 12: $62*
*If you are choosing the student rate, you must use student (.edu) email address to register.
This year, we’re excited to premiere a new addition to the Georgia Bird Fest lineup of event. On Saturday, April 20, Bird Georgia will host our inaugural Georgia Bird Fest Summit from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Classic Center in Athens, GA. The Georgia Bird Fest Summit is designed to bring people from the state-wide birding community together to share knowledge and inspiration about what organizations are doing in Georgia's conservation, education, and community engagement programming.
The Summit will consist of our keynote presentation and six breakout sessions from which attendees can choose. Learn more or view the full schedule of events on the Georgia Bird Fest Summit website.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Classic Center, Athens, GA
Pricing:
Early Bird Registration, March 5 to April 5: $100
Regular Registration, April 6 to 19: $125
Early-Bird Student rate, March 5 to April 5: $50*
Regular Student rate, March 6 to May 12: $62*
*If you are choosing the student rate, you must use student (.edu) email address to register.
This year, we’re excited to premiere a new addition to the Georgia Bird Fest lineup of event. On Saturday, April 20, Bird Georgia will host our inaugural Georgia Bird Fest Summit from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Classic Center in Athens, GA. The Georgia Bird Fest Summit is designed to bring people from the state-wide birding community together to share knowledge and inspiration about what organizations are doing in Georgia's conservation, education, and community engagement programming.
The Summit will consist of our keynote presentation and six breakout sessions from which attendees can choose. Learn more or view the full schedule of events on the Georgia Bird Fest Summit website.
Conservation Through the Lens: The journey of a wandering nature photographer, with Josiah Patrick
Sunday, June 23, 2024
3:30 PM
Manuel's Tavern
Free to attend, but registration is requested
Join bird and nature photographer Josiah Patrick for a discussion of the lessons he has learned about the power of community level conservation and the majestic species found throughout his journey birding and shooting in North and Central America, and his home country of Trinidad and Tobago. Josiah will share a variety of images of the stunning fauna and flora found during his travels to highlight the importance of habitat, conservation, and community in its preservation.
Josiah Patrick is a nature photographer, school counselor and budding naturalist. An immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago, Josiah has always felt a unique connection to nature. His journey as a 1st generation immigrant led to him searching for a place that felt like home in a space that often felt unfamiliar. This eventually led to long walks in the woods surrounded by strange, beautiful noises and creatures that recalled distant memories of home. After receiving a camera, he was able to explore an even closer inspection of the beautiful fauna and flora that inhabited these spaces. Inspired to aid in its preservation. Josiah uses his photography to help share a love and deeper understanding of the bird and animal species seen during his journey to natural spaces around the world. He aims to offer a colorful perspective about his journey and hopes to inspire others to do small acts of conservation within their own communities.
Sunday, June 23, 2024
3:30 PM
Manuel's Tavern
Free to attend, but registration is requested
Join bird and nature photographer Josiah Patrick for a discussion of the lessons he has learned about the power of community level conservation and the majestic species found throughout his journey birding and shooting in North and Central America, and his home country of Trinidad and Tobago. Josiah will share a variety of images of the stunning fauna and flora found during his travels to highlight the importance of habitat, conservation, and community in its preservation.
Josiah Patrick is a nature photographer, school counselor and budding naturalist. An immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago, Josiah has always felt a unique connection to nature. His journey as a 1st generation immigrant led to him searching for a place that felt like home in a space that often felt unfamiliar. This eventually led to long walks in the woods surrounded by strange, beautiful noises and creatures that recalled distant memories of home. After receiving a camera, he was able to explore an even closer inspection of the beautiful fauna and flora that inhabited these spaces. Inspired to aid in its preservation. Josiah uses his photography to help share a love and deeper understanding of the bird and animal species seen during his journey to natural spaces around the world. He aims to offer a colorful perspective about his journey and hopes to inspire others to do small acts of conservation within their own communities.