Balsam Mountain Trust has unveiled plans for the 8th annual WNC BirdFest. This free event is set to take place on Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Monteith Farmstead & Community Park in Dillsboro.
Participants are also invited to attend a Bird Trivia After Party at Innovation Station in Dillsboro at 7:00 P.M., as well as a Sunday Morning Bird Walk on May 11.WNC BirdFest promises a day filled with fun, education, and appreciation for our feathered friends.
This year, WNC BirdFest’s theme is “Shared Spaces: Building Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities,” encouraging us to create and repair environments where both people and migratory birds can thrive. BirdFest aims to raise awareness of the interconnection between humans and migratory birds, highlighting challenges and solutions for creating bird-friendly spaces.
Attendees can expect a lineup of free educational programming, including bird and native plant walks, live bird ambassadors, and interactive crafts and activities suitable for all ages.
But BirdFest isn’t just about education – it’s also a celebration of this part of Western North Carolina. The event will feature live music, local artists and art displays, good food, raffles with amazing prizes, vendors, and opportunities to connect with local conservation organizations dedicated to protecting our natural heritage.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just beginning to explore the world of birds, BirdFest welcomes enthusiasts of all backgrounds to come together in celebration of our avian companions.
For more information on the festival as well as pre and post BirdFest events, visit bmtrust.org/birdfest.
This festival is put on in partnership with AmeriCorps, Mainspring Conservation Trust, Wild Remembering, and Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, and is sponsored by the Jackson County Tourism and Development Authority and Vortex Optics.
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