Colombia Birdfair is a massive event that brings hundreds of birders together to enjoy some of the best birding in the world. After attending and presenting at the fair for the first time in February 2023, a few things stood out to me as great additions to any birding event.
A COMPLETE Birding Event Checklist EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE AND BRING AS A VENDOR DOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE CHECKLIST Preparing for the event Several months out Set goals for the event (Getting leads? Making sales? Networking?) to guide your booth plan Evaluate your booth design Confirm your spot and pay booth fees Secure a presentation…
So What’s the Birding Co-op?An Insider Look An excerpt from Booms and Peents, Nighthawk’s little magazine. Read or download the full magazine for free » As of September, The Birding Co-op has been around for a year. What started with a group of friends discussing a piece of the birding world that was missing in…
Black Birders Week, May 31, 2020 – June 5, 2020, was a monumental series of virtual events to celebrate Black birders and nature enthusiasts while highlighting the unique challenges that the Black community faces in outdoor activities. This page is a database of videos, articles, podcasts, and speakers from #Blackbirdersweek.
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Event recap: Frontiers in Ornithology Symposium for Youth At a Glance Date: September 28, 2019Location: Ashland Nature Center, Hockessin, DE, USASummary: The first-ever Frontiers in Ornithology Symposium was a day packed with presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for young people (ages 13-22) who are interested in pursuing ornithology studies and careers. My involvement: I came…
In a room full of bustle, noise, and draped cubicles, it takes some thought to make your booth stand out. Here are a few tips for any budget to make your booth more appealing. Offer green alternatives of your handouts for the environmentally conscious. A simple way to do that is to have a QR…
Don’t do it for us, do it for yourself. Switch to fabric banners instead of vinyl, and thank us later.
At a glance Date: Late January each year. 2020 dates are January 22-27. Location: Titusville, Florida, USA Summary: The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival, hosted by Brevard Nature Alliance, is one of the largest birding festivals in the United States. It brings together nearly two thousand individuals to enjoy sunny Florida’s birds and nature-viewing…
Date: Early August annually; August 5-9, 2020 Location: The beautiful desert town of Tucson, Arizona Summary: Southeast Arizona birding is US birding unlike anywhere else! One trip to the area is not enough, so plan on making a long-term commitment to this birding destination. More information on the festival coming soon, but for now, check out these speciality…