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.
Fall Flyway Festival Round Robin
Saturday, September 14
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Birds Georgia at Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse, 825 Warner Street, SW, Atlanta
Tickets: $50 for Birds Georgia and GNPS members/ $60 for non-members (includes lunch)
Join fellow plant and bird enthusiasts on Saturday, September 14, for a Round Robin on Transforming Your Greenspace. We're thrilled to welcome keynote speaker, Jennifer Ceska, Conservation Coordinator in the Science & Conservation Program at State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
We'll also hear from experts from Birds Georgia, Georgia Native Plant Society, and Trees Atlanta to learn how to build a wildlife sanctuary in your own landscape. Visit our Fall Flyway Festival webpage for full lineup of events and to register.
Saturday, September 14
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Birds Georgia at Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse, 825 Warner Street, SW, Atlanta
Tickets: $50 for Birds Georgia and GNPS members/ $60 for non-members (includes lunch)
Join fellow plant and bird enthusiasts on Saturday, September 14, for a Round Robin on Transforming Your Greenspace. We're thrilled to welcome keynote speaker, Jennifer Ceska, Conservation Coordinator in the Science & Conservation Program at State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
We'll also hear from experts from Birds Georgia, Georgia Native Plant Society, and Trees Atlanta to learn how to build a wildlife sanctuary in your own landscape. Visit our Fall Flyway Festival webpage for full lineup of events and to register.
Oak Woodlands Workshop for NRCS, GFC, and County Extension Agents (Madison County)
Tuesday, September 17
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Free to attend, but registration is required
Location: Private Property Madison County (location and GPS will be provided to registered guests)
This event is intended for practitioners wanting to learn more about managing oak woodlands to benefit landowners. We will tour a landowner’s property who has been working with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to restore this habitat, and feature experts who will talk about the ecology, management, and restoration of oak woodlands. Light snacks, refreshments, and lunch will be provided.
This event is being co-hosted by Birds Georgia and Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Tuesday, September 17
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Free to attend, but registration is required
Location: Private Property Madison County (location and GPS will be provided to registered guests)
This event is intended for practitioners wanting to learn more about managing oak woodlands to benefit landowners. We will tour a landowner’s property who has been working with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to restore this habitat, and feature experts who will talk about the ecology, management, and restoration of oak woodlands. Light snacks, refreshments, and lunch will be provided.
This event is being co-hosted by Birds Georgia and Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Photo by Dottie Head.
Birds and Tree Hike at Lionel Hampton Park-Beecher Hills Park (Fulton County), with Gabe Andrle
Wednesday, September 18
5:00 PM
Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park, 366 Willis Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30310
Free to attend, but donations encouraged to support our habitat restoration work. Please register at link below so we can send you additional details about the event.
Join Gabe Andrle for a plant and bird walk at Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park. This park boasts some amazing trees and a wide diversity of native plants that attract a myriad of bird species.
Gabe Andrle is Birds Georgia's habitat program manager. He oversees habitat management, restoration, and native plant work across the state. Gabe came to Atlanta to study Environmental Sciences at Emory University. He is a passionate naturalist with a background in ecology, conservation, and environmental education. Check out his "Nature With Gabe" series on YouTube.
Wednesday, September 18
5:00 PM
Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park, 366 Willis Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30310
Free to attend, but donations encouraged to support our habitat restoration work. Please register at link below so we can send you additional details about the event.
Join Gabe Andrle for a plant and bird walk at Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park. This park boasts some amazing trees and a wide diversity of native plants that attract a myriad of bird species.
Gabe Andrle is Birds Georgia's habitat program manager. He oversees habitat management, restoration, and native plant work across the state. Gabe came to Atlanta to study Environmental Sciences at Emory University. He is a passionate naturalist with a background in ecology, conservation, and environmental education. Check out his "Nature With Gabe" series on YouTube.
This trip is now full. Please join the wait list below. We will contact you vis email if a space opens up.
Pollinator Garden at Island Ford. Photo by Logan Jones.
Native Gardening with Birds Georgia at Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (Fulton County)
Thursday, September 19
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Location: Island Ford Unit of the CRNRA, 1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30350
Cost: Free
Limited to 30 people
Join Birds Georgia's Habitat Team for a hands-on native gardening workshop at the scenic Island Ford unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area with the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy. This workshop will cover everything you need to know to create a thriving native garden that supports local biodiversity.
What to expect:
Why participate?
What to Bring:
Thursday, September 19
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Location: Island Ford Unit of the CRNRA, 1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30350
Cost: Free
Limited to 30 people
Join Birds Georgia's Habitat Team for a hands-on native gardening workshop at the scenic Island Ford unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area with the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy. This workshop will cover everything you need to know to create a thriving native garden that supports local biodiversity.
What to expect:
- Indoor Session: Learn to identify native plants and their invasive counterparts, discover the benefits of native gardening, and get expert advice on plant selection and garden design.
- Outdoor Session: Explore the Island Ford Visitor Center's native plant garden, and learn practical tips on garden management, proper planting techniques, and strategies to attract and support local wildlife.
Why participate?
- Discover the beauty and resilience of native plants.
- Gain valuable knowledge and skills to create a sustainable and ecologically beneficial garden.
- Connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and contribute to the conservation of native habitats.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for the outdoor portion
- A reusable water bottle
- Something to take notes
- Questions
Beginner Plant ID Workshop, with Gabe Andrle (DeKalb County)
Thursday, September 19
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Location: Henderson Park, Tucker
Cost: $20 for Birds Georgia members / $30 for non-members
Limited to 15 participants
Join Birds Georgia's Habitat Program Manager, Gabe Andrle, for a beginner plant identification workshop, where you will learn how to identify some of the most common native and non-native plant species of the metro Atlanta area. No experience is necessary. You will leave equipped with the basics for starting to understand what plants shape the many amazing ecosystems that birds rely on for survival.
Gabe Andrle is Birds Georgia's habitat program manager. He oversees habitat management, restoration, and native plant work across the state. Gabe came to Atlanta to study Environmental Sciences at Emory University. He is a passionate naturalist with a background in ecology, conservation, and environmental education. Check out his "Nature With Gabe" series on YouTube.
Thursday, September 19
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Location: Henderson Park, Tucker
Cost: $20 for Birds Georgia members / $30 for non-members
Limited to 15 participants
Join Birds Georgia's Habitat Program Manager, Gabe Andrle, for a beginner plant identification workshop, where you will learn how to identify some of the most common native and non-native plant species of the metro Atlanta area. No experience is necessary. You will leave equipped with the basics for starting to understand what plants shape the many amazing ecosystems that birds rely on for survival.
Gabe Andrle is Birds Georgia's habitat program manager. He oversees habitat management, restoration, and native plant work across the state. Gabe came to Atlanta to study Environmental Sciences at Emory University. He is a passionate naturalist with a background in ecology, conservation, and environmental education. Check out his "Nature With Gabe" series on YouTube.
Photo by Adam Betuel.
Birds Georgia BioBlitz at Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Saturday, September 21
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Cochran Shoals Unit of the CRNRA, 1956 Eugene Gunby Rd, Marietta, GA 30067
Cost: Free
Limited to 60 Participants
Birds Georgia is partnering with the National Park Service to host a BioBlitz at Cochran Shoals, the most popular birding spot in Metro Atlanta. This event is a unique opportunity to contribute to valuable scientific data while exploring the park's rich biodiversity.
What to expect:
Why participate?
What to Bring?
Saturday, September 21
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Cochran Shoals Unit of the CRNRA, 1956 Eugene Gunby Rd, Marietta, GA 30067
Cost: Free
Limited to 60 Participants
Birds Georgia is partnering with the National Park Service to host a BioBlitz at Cochran Shoals, the most popular birding spot in Metro Atlanta. This event is a unique opportunity to contribute to valuable scientific data while exploring the park's rich biodiversity.
What to expect:
- An introduction to iNaturalist, a user-friendly citizen science app that helps identify and record species observations.
- Guidance on the specific taxa we'll be looking for, ranging from birds and butterflies to plants and fungi.
- A discussion on the importance of documenting wildlife to understand and conserve our natural areas.
Why participate?
- Discover the diverse species that call Cochran Shoals home.
- Learn valuable identification skills and contribute to scientific research.
- Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and make a real difference in conservation efforts.
What to Bring?
- A phone or other device with iNaturalist installed
- A reusable water bottle
- Shoes suitable for walking on a gravel trail and some off-trail walking
Early Birds Book Club September Meeting
Sunday, September 22, at 2:00 PM
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
The Early Birds Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading about birds, birding, and birders. We are a “no commitment” book club—some folks join us every time and others occasionally. For a list of past books and more details on those coming up, see below. 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 meet virtually via Zoom for the September Meeting. The group will read The Birds Audubon Missed: Discovery and Desire in the American West, by Kenn Kaufman.
Sunday, September 22, at 2:00 PM
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
The Early Birds Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading about birds, birding, and birders. We are a “no commitment” book club—some folks join us every time and others occasionally. For a list of past books and more details on those coming up, see below. 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 meet virtually via Zoom for the September Meeting. The group will read The Birds Audubon Missed: Discovery and Desire in the American West, by Kenn Kaufman.
Roseanne Guerra with an Amanita polypyramis. Photo by Laura Northrop.
Georgia Mushrooms: Common, Consumable, or just Kooky?
Presenter: Roseanne Guerra, Education Coordinator
Webinar with Optional Field Trip
Webinar: Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Field Trip: Sunday, September 29, 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Big Trees Preserve, Sandy Springs, GA
Cost:
Webinar Only:
Master Birder in good standing - $15
Birds Georgia member - $20
Non-Member - $25
Webinar AND Field Trip (limited to 16 participants): The optional field trip will be held on Sunday, September 29, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Big Trees Preserve in Sandy Springs.
Master Birders in good standing - $35
Birds Georgia members - $40
Non-Members - $45
Come learn about mushroom hunting with an emphasis on how it relates to birding! There's just something whimsical about mushrooms that makes people smile. On the flip side, fungi have played a huge role in the evolution of life on Earth, and recent scientific breakthroughs reveal that fungi may provide communication between plants in a forest. Join Roseanne Guerra, who is state-certified in Wild Mushroom Food Safety as we cover basic mushroom identification, common mushrooms (including common edibles), and some of the wackier Georgia mushrooms. We will also cover the laws involved when foraging for mushrooms in our favorite metro birding spots.
Presenter: Roseanne Guerra, Education Coordinator
Webinar with Optional Field Trip
Webinar: Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Field Trip: Sunday, September 29, 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Big Trees Preserve, Sandy Springs, GA
Cost:
Webinar Only:
Master Birder in good standing - $15
Birds Georgia member - $20
Non-Member - $25
Webinar AND Field Trip (limited to 16 participants): The optional field trip will be held on Sunday, September 29, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Big Trees Preserve in Sandy Springs.
Master Birders in good standing - $35
Birds Georgia members - $40
Non-Members - $45
Come learn about mushroom hunting with an emphasis on how it relates to birding! There's just something whimsical about mushrooms that makes people smile. On the flip side, fungi have played a huge role in the evolution of life on Earth, and recent scientific breakthroughs reveal that fungi may provide communication between plants in a forest. Join Roseanne Guerra, who is state-certified in Wild Mushroom Food Safety as we cover basic mushroom identification, common mushrooms (including common edibles), and some of the wackier Georgia mushrooms. We will also cover the laws involved when foraging for mushrooms in our favorite metro birding spots.
Early Birds Book Club October Meeting
Sunday, October 27, at 2:00 PM
In person at Manuel's Tavern
The Early Birds Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading about birds, birding, and birders. We are a “no commitment” book club—some folks join us every time and others occasionally. For a list of past books and more details on those coming up, see below. 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 meet in person at Manuel's Tavern in October. The book selection is Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River, by Sally Bethea. Sally will join the group briefly for a Q&A and book signing as she will be the presenter for the Birds Georgia Meeting that day.
Sunday, October 27, at 2:00 PM
In person at Manuel's Tavern
The Early Birds Book Club welcomes all who enjoy reading about birds, birding, and birders. We are a “no commitment” book club—some folks join us every time and others occasionally. For a list of past books and more details on those coming up, see below. 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 meet in person at Manuel's Tavern in October. The book selection is Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River, by Sally Bethea. Sally will join the group briefly for a Q&A and book signing as she will be the presenter for the Birds Georgia Meeting that day.
Birds Georgia at Manuel’s Tavern
Keeping the Chattahoochee, with Sally Bethea
Sunday, October 27, at 3:30 PM
Free to attend, but registration is requested
Join Sally Bethea for a look inside her new book, Keeping the Chattahoochee. Sally is the retired founding director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. She served as executive director and riverkeeper for two decades and continues to assist Chattahoochee Riverkeeper as a senior advisor. She also publishes a monthly column, Above the Waterline, in Atlanta Intown. She lives and writes in Midtown Atlanta. Join us for an inspiring look into Sally's activism and learn what we can do to preserve one of Georgia's most precious jewels. Sally will be available to sign copies of her book after the meeting.
Books are available for purchase via Eagle Eye Book Shop. A limited number of copies will be available for sale at the meeting at Manuel's for $25. We will accept cash, check or Venmo.
Keeping the Chattahoochee, with Sally Bethea
Sunday, October 27, at 3:30 PM
Free to attend, but registration is requested
Join Sally Bethea for a look inside her new book, Keeping the Chattahoochee. Sally is the retired founding director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. She served as executive director and riverkeeper for two decades and continues to assist Chattahoochee Riverkeeper as a senior advisor. She also publishes a monthly column, Above the Waterline, in Atlanta Intown. She lives and writes in Midtown Atlanta. Join us for an inspiring look into Sally's activism and learn what we can do to preserve one of Georgia's most precious jewels. Sally will be available to sign copies of her book after the meeting.
Books are available for purchase via Eagle Eye Book Shop. A limited number of copies will be available for sale at the meeting at Manuel's for $25. We will accept cash, check or Venmo.
