Educational Activity

El Festival de las Aves de Octubre en Texcoco es un evento que se realiza en Texcoco desde hace tres años y busca dar a conocer la problemática que enfrentan las aves que habitan y migran a las ciudades. Texcoco es un municipio de enorme importancia para las especies de aves migratorias, tanto terrestres como acuáticas, ya que cuenta con ecosistemas forestales y acuáticos.

To celebrate and educate people about World Migratory Bird Day the Kaibab National Forest is hosting three days of bird watching, and hosting a table with materials that hilight the day, this year's theme and posters, and have activities and materials to help educate the public about this important event. The date is May 20th at the Jacob lake Visitor Center on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come Join Us!

To celebrate and educate people about World Migratory Bird Day the Kaibab National Forest is hosting three days of bird watching, and hosting a table with materials that hilight the day, this year's theme and posters, and have activities and materials to help educate the public about this important event. The first date will be on May 12th at the Kaibab lake Campground in Williams, AZ. The second is at the Tusayan Ranger District Office in Tusayan, AZ on May 13th. The third date is May 20th at the Jacob lake Visitor Center on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Calling all birders! The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the first ever Hill Country Migratory Birding Seminar. The Texas Hill Country is a rest stop for migrating birds such as the Black-capped Vireo and endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler. We invite you to attend this seminar and hear from various speakers about protecting birds, how to cultivate bird-friendly habitats, and so much more! 

Participants will meet at the Wimberley Community Center from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Online registration required and is a free event. Register at the link below: 

See live raptors and learn about bird migration, habitat conservation, and the importance of water resources. Local conservation groups will be in attendance to assist with a Bioblitz, helping to dientify birds, pollinators, plants, and others as we explore and learn about the habitat around Metzger Farm Open Space! 

The theme for this year's World Migratory Bird Day is WATER-Sustaining Bird Life. Visit over twenty activity stations to get your passport stamped as you learn more about birds. Stamps earn prizes - more stamps = more prizes, including the ever-popular plush bird that signs its song when squeezed. Bird passports will be available to all chlidren, as well as unaccompanied adults (w/o children).

Ben jij een vroege vogel, sla je graag je vleugels uit of ben je een beetje een vreemde eend in de bijt? Dan hoor je thuis op de Wereld Trekvogeldag in de Oostvaardersplassen. Wereld Trekvogeldag junior is een inspirerende en informatieve dag speciaal voor kinderen die geïnteresseerd zijn in vogels. Je kunt meedoen aan allerlei activiteiten zoals:

- een speurtocht
- nestkastjes timmeren
- een vogeltrekquiz

Join hatchery staff to exploration the diverse migratory species that play an important role in our area. Delve into the different roles that migration plays in the lives of fish, insects, and birds, and keep an eye out for these migrators as we walk around the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. Says phoebe, rufous hummingbird, tree swallow, and belted kingfisher are some of the possible birds we may spot. This trip is great for beginner and casual birders who are interested in all kinds of migratory animals.

Festival will offer:  A) staffed tables with kids’ activities such as: building bird houses, information about bees, binocular use to ID birds, etc.;  B) field activities such as bird walks, bird identification, and C) wildlife related entertainment thast includes music, costumed people as birds who walk around and talk with the children                     

Como parte de la celebración de 6° Festival de las aves de Oaxava se dará un taller del DMAM y el lema del año