News and Notes

Accepting Mini-Grant Applications!

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2025 Equity, Birds, and Culture Mini-Grants! Our...

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Equity, Birds and Culture Mini Grant winners have been announced!

2022 Equity, Birds and Culture mini grant applications are no longer being accepted. The winners were announced in early February....

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WorldBeat Center celebrates the birds and the arts

April 24th – April 25th, 2021

On Saturday and Sunday, April 24th and 25th, 2021 WorldBeat Center welcomed families back for the Birds and Arts Celebration....

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We Need Your Data! It’s Easy and Fun!

1. Learn to identify your regional birds.

2. Choose your birdwatching area.

3. Watch birds for 10 minutes a day for 3 days.

4. Report your results!

Connect to the outdoors through art

Explore the arts as a way to connect even deeper with the outdoors, or as a doorway to the outdoors.

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Mother and daughter planting garden

Discover gardening tips for urban areas

These green mini-oasis contribute to the beauty of neighborhoods, help build community spirit, and provide places for children and adults...

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Explore our resources

Find books, teaching materials, community events and other enrichment resources.

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Line of pigeons in the city of New York with buildings behind Photo © Sam Aronov

Learn about the birds where you live!

Learn about the regional species of birds we focus on in the Celebrate Urban Birds project!

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