Eastern Phoebes, by Robyn Newman
Georgia Audubon is more invested than ever in our work building places where birds and people thrive. We offer a variety of webinars and digital resources to help you and your family gain a better understanding of our work and the birds that surround us.
We have also offer in-person field trips, events, travel, and educational opportunities. We share upcoming events in our bi-monthly e-newsletter, BirdBuzz, and you can also find updates on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages, as well as right here on our website. 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.
If you are interested in a program with an associated fee but cost is a burden, please apply for a Georgia Audubon Scholarship.
We have also offer in-person field trips, events, travel, and educational opportunities. We share upcoming events in our bi-monthly e-newsletter, BirdBuzz, and you can also find updates on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages, as well as right here on our website. 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.
If you are interested in a program with an associated fee but cost is a burden, please apply for a Georgia Audubon Scholarship.
Upcoming Webinars
Virtual FIELD TRIPS on Facebook
|
|
When: Twice each month on Friday mornings (check our Field Trip Calendar for upcoming events)
9:00 AM Where: Georgia Audubon Facebook page and now available via Zoom Webinar too! (visit the event listing on our Field Trip calendar to register for the Zoom event. Join us on the Georgia Audubon Facebook page twice each month on Fridays at 9:00 AM for a virtual field trip with Georgia Audubon staff and volunteer trip leaders as they explore various locations around Georgia and talk about what they're seeing. We have posted recordings of some of our virtual field trips on our YouTube Channel. |
2021 Programs
Webinar: Early Birds Book Club May Meeting
Sunday, May 23, at 2:00 PM
FREE
The Early Birds welcome all who enjoy reading about birds, birding, and birders. We are a “no commitment” book club—some folks come every time and others occasionally. For our May Meeting, we will read When Birds are Near: Dispatches from Contemporary Writers. In this dazzling literary collection, fresh new voices and seasoned authors explore and celebrate their lives with and love for birds.
To see our full schedule and book selections or to sign up for this free event, please visit the Early Birds page.
Sunday, May 23, at 2:00 PM
FREE
The Early Birds welcome all who enjoy reading about birds, birding, and birders. We are a “no commitment” book club—some folks come every time and others occasionally. For our May Meeting, we will read When Birds are Near: Dispatches from Contemporary Writers. In this dazzling literary collection, fresh new voices and seasoned authors explore and celebrate their lives with and love for birds.
To see our full schedule and book selections or to sign up for this free event, please visit the Early Birds page.
|
Georgia Audubon Bird Stories
Flute's Journey: The Life of a Wood Thrush, by Lynne Cherry Friday, May 28, at 9:30 AM via Zoom FREE Join us on Friday, May 28, for Georgia Audubon Bird Stories as we read Flute's Journey: The Life of a Wood Thrush, with author Lynne Cherry. Bring your curious mind! |
|
Photos by John Shewey (L to R: Broad-tailed Hummingbird, The Hummingbird handbook, Rufous Hummingbird, male.)
Anna's Hummingbird and Cape Fuchsia, by John Shewey.
Webinar: For the Love of Hummingbirds
Program by John Shewey (author of The Hummingbird Handbook)
Tuesday, June 8, at 7:00 PM
Hummingbirds amaze and intrigue us. Their high-speed enigmatic lifestyles are a blur; their startling colors and exotic behaviors are delights. Hummingbirds also inspire us—they are like tiny ambassadors with the power to usher people into a deeper interest in and appreciation for the natural world. Catering to these frenetically fascinating birds borders on a national obsession, and author John Shewey taps into the intrigue with this program based on his new book, The Hummingbird Handbook. Join John for this fun-filled program and learn more about hummingbirds, how to attract them, how to cater to them, and how to be a great hummingbird host in your yard.
Georgia Audubon is partnering with Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur, GA, for sales of John Shewey’s book, The Hummingbird Handbook. Eagle Eye Book Shop will donate a percentage of each book sold to Georgia Audubon.
Cost:
$10 – Georgia Audubon member Webinar Only (per device)
$12 – Non-member webinar only (per device)
$32- Webinar + The Hummingbird Handbook (you pick up at Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur)
$35 - Webinar + The Hummingbird Handbook (shipped to you)
Program by John Shewey (author of The Hummingbird Handbook)
Tuesday, June 8, at 7:00 PM
Hummingbirds amaze and intrigue us. Their high-speed enigmatic lifestyles are a blur; their startling colors and exotic behaviors are delights. Hummingbirds also inspire us—they are like tiny ambassadors with the power to usher people into a deeper interest in and appreciation for the natural world. Catering to these frenetically fascinating birds borders on a national obsession, and author John Shewey taps into the intrigue with this program based on his new book, The Hummingbird Handbook. Join John for this fun-filled program and learn more about hummingbirds, how to attract them, how to cater to them, and how to be a great hummingbird host in your yard.
Georgia Audubon is partnering with Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur, GA, for sales of John Shewey’s book, The Hummingbird Handbook. Eagle Eye Book Shop will donate a percentage of each book sold to Georgia Audubon.
Cost:
$10 – Georgia Audubon member Webinar Only (per device)
$12 – Non-member webinar only (per device)
$32- Webinar + The Hummingbird Handbook (you pick up at Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur)
$35 - Webinar + The Hummingbird Handbook (shipped to you)
|
Wildlife Conservation Careers: BIRDS!
Location: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta Dates: High School - June 12, from 1:00 to 4:30 PM Middle School - July 10, from 1:00 to 4:30 PM Cost: $35 per student Please apply for a Georgia Audubon Scholarship if cost is a burden. Do you know a middle or high school student interested in learning about careers in wildlife conservation and how to get there? Sign them up for an afternoon of learning with wildlife professionals from Georgia Audubon and Zoo Atlanta, with up-close exposure to careers in animal care, field biology, zoo veterinary medicine, and habitat management...all from the perspective of avian conservation! Space is limited, so register today! *Family members/guardians interested in visiting the zoo during the program receive a $5 discount per zoo ticket on the program day. Georgia Audubon will cover the cost of zoo admission for up to 2 guardians/family members of scholarship recipients. |
Webinar: Birdability Virtual Accessible Field Trip
Saturday, June 12th at 12pm
Cost: FREE
Georgia Audubon has partnered with Birdability to host quarterly live virtual field trips highlighting accessible trails, birders who experience accessibility challenges, and birds from around the country!
We will be birding and exploring trails with the following guests:
- Bonnie Lewkowicz, Birdability Captain in California, who uses a power wheelchair as a result of a spinal cord injury. She coordinates the Birding for All program through Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program.
- Judy Smith, who also uses a power wheelchair as a result of spinal cord injury, and helps lead Birding for All outings. She will be birding together with Bonnie in Berkley, California.
- Corey Lycopolus, who is a US Army veteran and works for Audubon Southwest. He experiences mobility challenges due to foot injuries from his time in the Army.
- Freya McGregor, Birdability Coordinator and Occupational Therapist with a 'dodgy' knee. She will be birding in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- Corina Newsome, Community Engagement Manager for Georgia Audubon. She will be birding in Atlanta, Georgia.
Birdability is dedicated to making birding accessible for everybody by addressing the exclusion of people with disabilities in outdoor recreation. Learn more at birdability.org.
Saturday, June 12th at 12pm
Cost: FREE
Georgia Audubon has partnered with Birdability to host quarterly live virtual field trips highlighting accessible trails, birders who experience accessibility challenges, and birds from around the country!
We will be birding and exploring trails with the following guests:
- Bonnie Lewkowicz, Birdability Captain in California, who uses a power wheelchair as a result of a spinal cord injury. She coordinates the Birding for All program through Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program.
- Judy Smith, who also uses a power wheelchair as a result of spinal cord injury, and helps lead Birding for All outings. She will be birding together with Bonnie in Berkley, California.
- Corey Lycopolus, who is a US Army veteran and works for Audubon Southwest. He experiences mobility challenges due to foot injuries from his time in the Army.
- Freya McGregor, Birdability Coordinator and Occupational Therapist with a 'dodgy' knee. She will be birding in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- Corina Newsome, Community Engagement Manager for Georgia Audubon. She will be birding in Atlanta, Georgia.
Birdability is dedicated to making birding accessible for everybody by addressing the exclusion of people with disabilities in outdoor recreation. Learn more at birdability.org.
|
Virtual Trivia Night
Wednesday, June 16 7:00 to 8:30 PM Limited to 50 participants Cost: Free, but registration required Location: Online via Zoom Calling all bird nerds! Join us for an evening of bird-brained trivia from the comfort of your own home as we play through four rounds of bird and bird-related facts spanning a variety of topics. The winning team/person will receive Georgia Audubon shirts and bragging rights. Build your own team of up to 4 people, participate solo, or let us place you on a team -- this is a fun, no-stress game that will incorporate bird and bird-adjacent facts. During registration, please register the number of devices that will need access per team rather than the number of people. For example, if your team is the four people in your household and you will all be participating from one computer, you would just register 1 person. If you and your best friend are on a team and will be participating from your respective homes, you will want to register 2 people since you will be participating from 2 computers. Registrants will receive Zoom access instructions by noon on June 16.. |
June Monthly Meeting: Opposing Threats for a Salty Sparrow: Understanding Seaside Sparrow nest-predation in the face of climate change
Sunday, June 27, at 3:30 PM
FREE
Bird species native to Georgia’s coastal marshes are experiencing rapid changes to their habitat, specifically in the form of sea level rise. In Seaside Sparrows, sea level rise directly threatens breeding success through nest flooding. This threat is compounded by increased exposure to predators when they elevate their nests to avoid future flooding. Corina will share her recent findings regarding the threat of nest predation, along with interesting and unexpected footage from the secret lives of Seaside Sparrows.
Corina Newsome is the Community Engagement Manager for Georgia Audubon and a recent graduate of Georgia Southern University's Master of Science in Biology program. Corina, who began in the field of wildlife conservation as a zookeeper, conducts research to conserve the MacGillivray's Seaside Sparrow and connects people with birds across the state of Georgia. Having experienced the hurdles faced by Black, Indigenous, and Peoples of Color interested in wildlife careers, Corina’s mission is to center the perspectives and leadership of historically marginalized communities in wildlife conservation, environmental education, and exploration of the natural world.
Sunday, June 27, at 3:30 PM
FREE
Bird species native to Georgia’s coastal marshes are experiencing rapid changes to their habitat, specifically in the form of sea level rise. In Seaside Sparrows, sea level rise directly threatens breeding success through nest flooding. This threat is compounded by increased exposure to predators when they elevate their nests to avoid future flooding. Corina will share her recent findings regarding the threat of nest predation, along with interesting and unexpected footage from the secret lives of Seaside Sparrows.
Corina Newsome is the Community Engagement Manager for Georgia Audubon and a recent graduate of Georgia Southern University's Master of Science in Biology program. Corina, who began in the field of wildlife conservation as a zookeeper, conducts research to conserve the MacGillivray's Seaside Sparrow and connects people with birds across the state of Georgia. Having experienced the hurdles faced by Black, Indigenous, and Peoples of Color interested in wildlife careers, Corina’s mission is to center the perspectives and leadership of historically marginalized communities in wildlife conservation, environmental education, and exploration of the natural world.
Webinar: Early Birds Book Club August Meeting
Sunday, August 22, at 2:00 PM
FREE
The Early Birds welcome all who enjoy reading about birds, birding, and birders. We are a “no commitment” book club—some folks come every time and others occasionally. For August, we will read A Most Remarkable Creature: the hidden life and epic journey of the world's smartest Birds of Prey, by Deckle Edge.
To see our full schedule and book selections or to sign up for this free event, please visit the Early Birds page.
Sunday, August 22, at 2:00 PM
FREE
The Early Birds welcome all who enjoy reading about birds, birding, and birders. We are a “no commitment” book club—some folks come every time and others occasionally. For August, we will read A Most Remarkable Creature: the hidden life and epic journey of the world's smartest Birds of Prey, by Deckle Edge.
To see our full schedule and book selections or to sign up for this free event, please visit the Early Birds page.
Past webinars
We record most of our free programs, including virtual field trips, monthly meetings, and other programs, and make them available for later viewing on our YouTube Channel. You will also find a selection of other videos on our habitat restoration work, certified wildlife sanctuaries, ambassador hummingbird, and other topics. Check our YouTube channel at the link below and follow us to receive notifications when we post new content.
Youth Activities
|
Learning ABout Birds CurriculumGeorgia Audubon's Learning About Birds (LAB) curriculum provides activities and materials to educators interested in exposing students to hands-on, interactive learning about birds, habitats, and conservation. All units are aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards in science. Click the units below to download.
|
