Education
Backyard Bird Festival
February 7, 2009
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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.
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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
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
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