Snowy Egrets. Photo by Franco Portmann, Audubon Photography Awards
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.
Early Birds Book Club: January Meeting
Sunday, January 26, at 2:00 PM
Manuel's Tavern, 602 N. Highland Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
The Early Birds is a drop-in book club that meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. The group meets in person at Manuel's Tavern, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM when Birds Georgia is holding an in-person meeting at Manuel's Tavern. The group meets virtually on Zoom when there is not an in-person meeting. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about birds and birding. Feel free to join us even if you have not read the book! If you wish to join the Early bird's e-mail list for announcements and reminder notices, please e-mail Mary Nevil.
For January, the group will read The Backyard Bird Chronicles, by Amy Tann.
Sunday, January 26, at 2:00 PM
Manuel's Tavern, 602 N. Highland Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
The Early Birds is a drop-in book club that meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. The group meets in person at Manuel's Tavern, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM when Birds Georgia is holding an in-person meeting at Manuel's Tavern. The group meets virtually on Zoom when there is not an in-person meeting. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about birds and birding. Feel free to join us even if you have not read the book! If you wish to join the Early bird's e-mail list for announcements and reminder notices, please e-mail Mary Nevil.
For January, the group will read The Backyard Bird Chronicles, by Amy Tann.
Lauren Wilson feeds a nestling Blue Jay at Wild Nest Bird Rehab. Photo by Melanie Furr.
Birds Georgia at Manuel's Tavern
Adventures at Wild Nest
Presenters: Lauren Wilson and Joy Carter
Sunday, January 26, at 3:30 PM
Free to attend, but registration is requested at the link below
Manuel's Tavern is located at 602 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Free parking is readily available to the south of the building. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Wild Nest Bird Rehab is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating Georgia's injured and orphaned birds for release back to the wild. Founded in 2021, Wild Nest has grown from individual rehabbers accepting around 300 birds a year into their home clinics to a center-based facility, staffed by volunteers, that receives about 1500 birds yearly. Join Joy Carter, Wild Nest co-founder and longtime Birds Georgia member, and Lauren Wilson, Wild Nest Board Chair and Zoo Atlanta's Curator of Birds, for a glimpse into the daily adventures at Wild Nest.
About the presenters:
Lauren Wilson started her professional career in the zoological field as a marine mammal trainer in 2007. She began working with birds in 2011 and has since worked as a Senior Aviculturist at SeaWorld Texas and as the Curator of Birds and Mammals at the Texas State Aquarium. Lauren joined Zoo Atlanta in 2019 as the Curator of Birds. A licensed wildlife rehabilitator, Lauren has volunteered with Wild Nest Bird Rehab since 2021.
Joy Carter grew up in Macon, Georgia, spending a lot of her time outdoors. Nature was always an important part of her life. After graduating from Mercer University, Joy moved to Atlanta, Ga, where she discovered birding and Atlanta Audubon (now Birds Georgia.) Joy became an avid birder and an advocate for native habitat preservation and restoration, focusing on Constitution Lakes, a DeKalb County park, and the abundant wildlife found there. She was recognized for her work by Park Pride, winning the Community Inspiration Award in 2011, and by Cox Conserves as one of three finalists for their Hero award in 2014. Joy also served on the Atlanta Audubon Board and was Chair of the Board for four years. Along with becoming a birder, Joy became interested in wildlife rehabilitation, particularly birds, which led to her involvement in the founding of Wild Nest Bird Rehab.
Adventures at Wild Nest
Presenters: Lauren Wilson and Joy Carter
Sunday, January 26, at 3:30 PM
Free to attend, but registration is requested at the link below
Manuel's Tavern is located at 602 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Free parking is readily available to the south of the building. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Wild Nest Bird Rehab is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating Georgia's injured and orphaned birds for release back to the wild. Founded in 2021, Wild Nest has grown from individual rehabbers accepting around 300 birds a year into their home clinics to a center-based facility, staffed by volunteers, that receives about 1500 birds yearly. Join Joy Carter, Wild Nest co-founder and longtime Birds Georgia member, and Lauren Wilson, Wild Nest Board Chair and Zoo Atlanta's Curator of Birds, for a glimpse into the daily adventures at Wild Nest.
About the presenters:
Lauren Wilson started her professional career in the zoological field as a marine mammal trainer in 2007. She began working with birds in 2011 and has since worked as a Senior Aviculturist at SeaWorld Texas and as the Curator of Birds and Mammals at the Texas State Aquarium. Lauren joined Zoo Atlanta in 2019 as the Curator of Birds. A licensed wildlife rehabilitator, Lauren has volunteered with Wild Nest Bird Rehab since 2021.
Joy Carter grew up in Macon, Georgia, spending a lot of her time outdoors. Nature was always an important part of her life. After graduating from Mercer University, Joy moved to Atlanta, Ga, where she discovered birding and Atlanta Audubon (now Birds Georgia.) Joy became an avid birder and an advocate for native habitat preservation and restoration, focusing on Constitution Lakes, a DeKalb County park, and the abundant wildlife found there. She was recognized for her work by Park Pride, winning the Community Inspiration Award in 2011, and by Cox Conserves as one of three finalists for their Hero award in 2014. Joy also served on the Atlanta Audubon Board and was Chair of the Board for four years. Along with becoming a birder, Joy became interested in wildlife rehabilitation, particularly birds, which led to her involvement in the founding of Wild Nest Bird Rehab.
Tech Tools for Wildlife, with Dr. Emily Weigel
Tuesday, February 18
6:30 to 8:000 PM
Georgia Institute of Technology, The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, 422 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Cost: Free for members / $10 non-members
Learn more about the innovative approaches that scientists use to study and conserve wildlife using technology. We'll cover how devices like drones, camera traps, and audio listening devices can be set up and leveraged to help the scientific community better understand and monitor wildlife. We will cover practical tips for setting up such tools and accessing/sharing the data with others, as well as ways to engage with ongoing projects locally and globally.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Emily G. Weigel is a Senior Academic Professional in the School of Biological Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). An Atlanta native, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia Tech. She then pursued dual Ph.D. degrees in Zoology and in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior at Michigan State University, where her dissertation explored the influence of social environments on mating behaviors and reproductive investments. Returning to her alma mater, Dr. Weigel has become a nationally recognized educator, teaching a diverse array of courses including introductory biology, organismal biology, ecology, behavior, experimental design, and statistics. She is also involved in the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program, which seeks to get students involved in multi-disciplinary research teams that tackle real-world problems. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, she mentors graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants, serves as the Biology Undergraduate Assessment Director, and advises students in the International Plan.
Dr. Weigel's research interests encompass ecology, evolution, behavior, and STEM education. Her current biological research focuses on the applications of technology to understanding and documenting ecology and animal behavior, particularly in the Atlanta area. For her work, Weigel has received multiple accolades from Georgia Tech, the University System of Georgia, and the Ecological Society of America, among others, although she will readily state her favorite kudos come from the success of her students.
Outside of work, you can expect to find her playing soccer, surfing Netflix, and promoting STEM in the community.
Tuesday, February 18
6:30 to 8:000 PM
Georgia Institute of Technology, The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, 422 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Cost: Free for members / $10 non-members
Learn more about the innovative approaches that scientists use to study and conserve wildlife using technology. We'll cover how devices like drones, camera traps, and audio listening devices can be set up and leveraged to help the scientific community better understand and monitor wildlife. We will cover practical tips for setting up such tools and accessing/sharing the data with others, as well as ways to engage with ongoing projects locally and globally.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Emily G. Weigel is a Senior Academic Professional in the School of Biological Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). An Atlanta native, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia Tech. She then pursued dual Ph.D. degrees in Zoology and in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior at Michigan State University, where her dissertation explored the influence of social environments on mating behaviors and reproductive investments. Returning to her alma mater, Dr. Weigel has become a nationally recognized educator, teaching a diverse array of courses including introductory biology, organismal biology, ecology, behavior, experimental design, and statistics. She is also involved in the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program, which seeks to get students involved in multi-disciplinary research teams that tackle real-world problems. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, she mentors graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants, serves as the Biology Undergraduate Assessment Director, and advises students in the International Plan.
Dr. Weigel's research interests encompass ecology, evolution, behavior, and STEM education. Her current biological research focuses on the applications of technology to understanding and documenting ecology and animal behavior, particularly in the Atlanta area. For her work, Weigel has received multiple accolades from Georgia Tech, the University System of Georgia, and the Ecological Society of America, among others, although she will readily state her favorite kudos come from the success of her students.
Outside of work, you can expect to find her playing soccer, surfing Netflix, and promoting STEM in the community.
Early Birds Book Club: February Meeting
Sunday, February 23, at 2:00 PM
Virtually via Zoom Meeting
Free to Attend
The Early Birds is a drop-in book club that meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. The group meets in person at Manuel's Tavern, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM when Birds Georgia is holding an in-person meeting at Manuel's Tavern. The group meets virtually on Zoom when there is not an in-person meeting. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about birds and birding. Feel free to join us even if you have not read the book! If you wish to join the Early bird's e-mail list for announcements and reminder notices, please e-mail Mary Nevil.
The group has two book selections for this month:
Sunday, February 23, at 2:00 PM
Virtually via Zoom Meeting
Free to Attend
The Early Birds is a drop-in book club that meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. The group meets in person at Manuel's Tavern, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM when Birds Georgia is holding an in-person meeting at Manuel's Tavern. The group meets virtually on Zoom when there is not an in-person meeting. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about birds and birding. Feel free to join us even if you have not read the book! If you wish to join the Early bird's e-mail list for announcements and reminder notices, please e-mail Mary Nevil.
The group has two book selections for this month:
- Black-throated Blue, by Jordan Spaulding.
- The Nighthawk's Evening: Notes of a Field Biologist, by Gretchen Newberry.
Webinar: Community Science Series: NestWatch
Presenter: Sarah Manning, Coastal Conservation Coordinator
Thursday, February 27, at 7:00 PM
via Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free for Birds Georgia Members/ $12 for non-members
Are you ready to dive into the world of community science and make a difference for nesting birds? Join Sarah Manning, Birds Georgia’s Coastal Conservation Coordinator, for Community Science Series: NestWatch. Whether you're new to NestWatch or looking to deepen your involvement, this webinar is perfect for anyone eager to support nesting birds and contribute to vital conservation efforts. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm for birds.
In this workshop will cover:
Presenter: Sarah Manning, Coastal Conservation Coordinator
Thursday, February 27, at 7:00 PM
via Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free for Birds Georgia Members/ $12 for non-members
Are you ready to dive into the world of community science and make a difference for nesting birds? Join Sarah Manning, Birds Georgia’s Coastal Conservation Coordinator, for Community Science Series: NestWatch. Whether you're new to NestWatch or looking to deepen your involvement, this webinar is perfect for anyone eager to support nesting birds and contribute to vital conservation efforts. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm for birds.
In this workshop will cover:
- A brief history of NestWatch
- How to get started monitoring nests
- Tips on how to better your backyard, for the birds
- An exploration of the “Right Bird, Right House” tool by NestWatch
Early Birds Book Club: March Meeting
Sunday, March 23, at 2:00 PM
Virtually via Zoom Meeting
Free to Attend
The Early Birds is a drop-in book club that meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. The group meets in person at Manuel's Tavern, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM when Birds Georgia is holding an in-person meeting at Manuel's Tavern. The group meets virtually on Zoom when there is not an in-person meeting. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about birds and birding. Feel free to join us even if you have not read the book! If you wish to join the Early bird's e-mail list for announcements and reminder notices, please e-mail Mary Nevil.
The Early Birds will read Woman, Watching, by Merilyn Simond.
Sunday, March 23, at 2:00 PM
Virtually via Zoom Meeting
Free to Attend
The Early Birds is a drop-in book club that meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. The group meets in person at Manuel's Tavern, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM when Birds Georgia is holding an in-person meeting at Manuel's Tavern. The group meets virtually on Zoom when there is not an in-person meeting. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about birds and birding. Feel free to join us even if you have not read the book! If you wish to join the Early bird's e-mail list for announcements and reminder notices, please e-mail Mary Nevil.
The Early Birds will read Woman, Watching, by Merilyn Simond.
