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Backyard Bird Festival

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February 7, 2009

Cardinal 		Fourth Annual Backyard Birding Festival

Bird watchers of all ages can flock to the Missouri Botanical Garden from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bundle up and bring the binoculars for a day filled with guided birding walks, live exhibits, identification tips, and informative classes for beginners to advanced birders.

Download brochure and registration form.

Classes for Adults

  • Yard Birds
  • Bird Songs
  • Mysterious Birds of the Night
  • Great Backyard Bird Count Introduction
  • Gardening for Backyard Birds
  • Introduction to Bird Photography
  • Backyard Bird Feeding 101

New!

Family Classes

  • Wing Watchers
  • This Backyard is For the Birds

The Nest
The Nest is a place for families to drop in to play with fun bird related activities.

Exhibitors from many organizations will be on hand to share knowledge about birds, including:

Audubon Society •  Conservation Federation of Missouri •  EarthWays Center •  Missouri Department of Conservation •  Missouri Nature & Environmental Photographers •  Saint Louis Zoo •  Shaw Nature Reserve •  Webster Grove Nature Study Society •  Wild Bird Center •  Wild Bird Rehab •  World Bird Sanctuary