Snowy Egrets. Photo by Franco Portmann, Audubon Photography Awards
BIRDS GEORGIA 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.
We share upcoming events in our bi-monthly e-newsletter, BirdBuzz, and you can also find updates on our Facebook and Instagram 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.
PROGRAM PARTICIPANT SAFETY
We expect all program participants to adhere to our code of conduct. Please read over our code of conduct before participating in a Birds Georgia program or field trip. NOTE: You must be at least 18 years of age to attend a Birds Georgia Field Trip, and if you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Note regarding webinars: Unless otherwise noted, all webinars are recorded and a link to watch later shared with registered participants.
We share upcoming events in our bi-monthly e-newsletter, BirdBuzz, and you can also find updates on our Facebook and Instagram 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.
PROGRAM PARTICIPANT SAFETY
We expect all program participants to adhere to our code of conduct. Please read over our code of conduct before participating in a Birds Georgia program or field trip. NOTE: You must be at least 18 years of age to attend a Birds Georgia Field Trip, and if you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Barred Owls. Photo by Mahdi Woodard.
Owl Prowl at Decatur Legacy Park
Friday, August 14
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Decatur Legacy Park | 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Join Birds Georgia and photographer Mahdi Woodard (@mahdi_outdoors) for an evening Owl Prowl at Decatur's Legacy Park. We'll split into small groups to explore different areas of the park in search of resident Barred Owls while enjoying the many other bird species that call this park home.
Disclaimer: While there's no guarantee we'll see owls on this trip, we'll certainly have fun trying!
This event is sponsored by Legacy Decatur.
Friday, August 14
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Decatur Legacy Park | 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Join Birds Georgia and photographer Mahdi Woodard (@mahdi_outdoors) for an evening Owl Prowl at Decatur's Legacy Park. We'll split into small groups to explore different areas of the park in search of resident Barred Owls while enjoying the many other bird species that call this park home.
Disclaimer: While there's no guarantee we'll see owls on this trip, we'll certainly have fun trying!
This event is sponsored by Legacy Decatur.
**SOLD OUT**
Webinar: Becoming a Birds Georgia Volunteer
via Zoom
Wednesday, August 19
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Want to start volunteering with Birds Georgia's Habitat Team? Join our Habitat Program Manager for an overview of what it's like to work with the team, including our current and past restoration projects, typical volunteer activities, and how to register for workdays, along with basic field safety and equipment.
Attending this webinar and accruing volunteer hours will also put you on the path to qualifying for our Advanced Volunteer course.
via Zoom
Wednesday, August 19
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Want to start volunteering with Birds Georgia's Habitat Team? Join our Habitat Program Manager for an overview of what it's like to work with the team, including our current and past restoration projects, typical volunteer activities, and how to register for workdays, along with basic field safety and equipment.
Attending this webinar and accruing volunteer hours will also put you on the path to qualifying for our Advanced Volunteer course.
Pollinator Count and Workday at Cochran Shoals
Saturday, August 22
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cochran Shoals Unit - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 1956 Eugene Gunby Rd, Marietta GA 30067
Join Birds Georgia, the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, the National Park Service, and others for a morning of citizen science by participating in The Great Southeast Pollinator Census.
Birds Georgia was awarded a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant to continue restoring native habitat at the Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and as part of that work, we are hosting a pollinator count to document the pollinators already using the space. We will be following the guidelines found on gsepc.org.
If time allows, we will also work on removing some of the remaining non-native plants that are competing with our native species for resources.
Saturday, August 22
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cochran Shoals Unit - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 1956 Eugene Gunby Rd, Marietta GA 30067
Join Birds Georgia, the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, the National Park Service, and others for a morning of citizen science by participating in The Great Southeast Pollinator Census.
Birds Georgia was awarded a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant to continue restoring native habitat at the Cochran Shoals unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and as part of that work, we are hosting a pollinator count to document the pollinators already using the space. We will be following the guidelines found on gsepc.org.
If time allows, we will also work on removing some of the remaining non-native plants that are competing with our native species for resources.
Birds Georgia at Manuel's Tavern
Birds Georgia hosts quarterly meetings on the fourth Sunday of the month from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at Manuel's Tavern. These meetings are free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Please join us!
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.
We will meet on the following dates in 2026:
Birds Georgia hosts quarterly meetings on the fourth Sunday of the month from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at Manuel's Tavern. These meetings are free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Please join us!
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.
We will meet on the following dates in 2026:
- February 22: Charles Seabrook and Ann Litrel
- June 28: Dr. Michelle Moyer on Migratory Behavior of Prothonotary Warblers
- August 23: Russell Clayton on the Work of Athos Menaboni
- October 25
Early Birds Book Club
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!
Upcoming event:
Sunday, August 23, at 2:00 PM (in person at Manuel's Tavern): The Early Birds will meet in person to discuss The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds, by James H. McCommons.
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!
Upcoming event:
Sunday, August 23, at 2:00 PM (in person at Manuel's Tavern): The Early Birds will meet in person to discuss The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds, by James H. McCommons.
American Goldfinch. Photo by Don Kopanoff.
Fall Flyway Festival
September 1 to 30
Join us this September for our annual Fall Flyway Festival, a month-long series of events highlighting the vital role native plants play in supporting birds and other wildlife. From webinars and hands-on workshops to expert-led talks, this festival is packed with opportunities to learn how gardening with native plants can help restore critical habitats for birds and other wildlife right in your own backyard.
September 1 to 30
Join us this September for our annual Fall Flyway Festival, a month-long series of events highlighting the vital role native plants play in supporting birds and other wildlife. From webinars and hands-on workshops to expert-led talks, this festival is packed with opportunities to learn how gardening with native plants can help restore critical habitats for birds and other wildlife right in your own backyard.
