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2021 World Migratory Bird Day Artist Sara Wolman Sara Wolman studied graphic design and political science at Wilkes University She moved west to pursue her interest in conservation which led her to Alaska where she took a position in Katmai National Park and Preserve She then became an Education Specialist for the U S Fish and Wildlife Service traveling to remote villages to teach art and environmental education Art is an important part of her personal and professional life and she has leant her talents to the National Park Service s Fat Bear Week and to conservation based nonprofits Sara is currently the Visual Information Specialist at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Learn more at sarawolman com Sing Fly Soar Like a Bird Sara Wolman Environment for the Americas www migratorybirdday org www environmentamericas org info environmentamericas org 303 499 1950 World Migratory Bird Day 2021

Sing Fly Soar Like a Bird is the theme of the 2021 World Migratory Bird Day WMBD the only international education program that celebrates the migration of hundreds of bird species between their nesting habitats in North America and wintering grounds in Mexico Central and South America and the Caribbean During this year s event WMBD will inspire the activity of birdwatching a past time enjoyed by some 86 million Americans with deeper meaning WMBD will teach participants at more than 700 locations from Argentina to Canada how to identify birds how to connect with them and how to delve deeper into bird biology investigating such topics as the difference between birdsong and call the mysteries of migration and the astounding power of flight From the chickadee to the crow the mockingbird to the robin this year s WMBD will explore what makes birds unique and how and why so many of them make long migrations With approximately 10 400 bird species globally and approximately 900 bird species in the United States birds are ambassadors of the natural world They help us connect with nature and understand the interconnections among all things They sing They fly They are architects and acrobats They are the only remaining wild animals to carry on in abundance despite development They live in every habitat from urban to rural Birding can take place in a city or in the wild and birds can be watched from windows and in back yards Now in its 27th year WMBD has grown from a one day event into a year round framework underpinning hundreds of projects and programs In the Western Hemisphere World Migratory Bird Day is coordinated by Environment for the Americas a Colorado based nonprofit organization that provides bilingual educational materials and information about birds and bird conservation to raise awareness of migratory birds and to promote actions that protect them 2021 World Migratory Bird Day Materials Every year we offer educational and promotional products for your event These combined with items from previous years puts you your team and your community in the spirit of migration RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES Engaging your community is simple with these tools Use our social media packet It contains images messages and more that you can share through your social media migratorybirdday org resources Join and share our virtual programming for World Migratory BIRD DAY LIVE The main event will take place the week of May 2nd leading up to the official date on May 8th birddaylive com To accommodate organizations and the need to keep our distance during activities we have created a series of education stations that may be hosted without staff present Set up education stations at your site and invite visitors to learn about birds how to find and identify them and how they Sing Fly and Soar Find these activities at migratorybirdday org resources The World Migratory Bird Day Passport guides your participants through your stations We ve offered two versions depending on how many activities you provide Download at migratorybirdday org resources or purchase with 2021 stickers at shop Sign up to receive updates about World Migratory Bird Day migratorybirdday org newsletter When is World Migratory Bird Day Officially it is the second Saturday in May May 8 2021 to highlight spring migration and the second Saturday in October October 9 2021 to recognize fall migration However we know that birds migrate at other times and we encourage you to celebrate when it best suits you World Migratory Bird Day is made possible by our sponsors

Sing Fly Soar Like a Bird is the theme of the 2021 World Migratory Bird Day WMBD the only international education program that celebrates the migration of hundreds of bird species between their nesting habitats in North America and wintering grounds in Mexico Central and South America and the Caribbean During this year s event WMBD will inspire the activity of birdwatching a past time enjoyed by some 86 million Americans with deeper meaning WMBD will teach participants at more than 700 locations from Argentina to Canada how to identify birds how to connect with them and how to delve deeper into bird biology investigating such topics as the difference between birdsong and call the mysteries of migration and the astounding power of flight From the chickadee to the crow the mockingbird to the robin this year s WMBD will explore what makes birds unique and how and why so many of them make long migrations With approximately 10 400 bird species globally and approximately 900 bird species in the United States birds are ambassadors of the natural world They help us connect with nature and understand the interconnections among all things They sing They fly They are architects and acrobats They are the only remaining wild animals to carry on in abundance despite development They live in every habitat from urban to rural Birding can take place in a city or in the wild and birds can be watched from windows and in back yards Now in its 27th year WMBD has grown from a one day event into a year round framework underpinning hundreds of projects and programs In the Western Hemisphere World Migratory Bird Day is coordinated by Environment for the Americas a Colorado based nonprofit organization that provides bilingual educational materials and information about birds and bird conservation to raise awareness of migratory birds and to promote actions that protect them 2021 World Migratory Bird Day Materials Every year we offer educational and promotional products for your event These combined with items from previous years puts you your team and your community in the spirit of migration RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES Engaging your community is simple with these tools Use our social media packet It contains images messages and more that you can share through your social media migratorybirdday org resources Join and share our virtual programming for World Migratory BIRD DAY LIVE The main event will take place the week of May 2nd leading up to the official date on May 8th birddaylive com To accommodate organizations and the need to keep our distance during activities we have created a series of education stations that may be hosted without staff present Set up education stations at your site and invite visitors to learn about birds how to find and identify them and how they Sing Fly and Soar Find these activities at migratorybirdday org resources The World Migratory Bird Day Passport guides your participants through your stations We ve offered two versions depending on how many activities you provide Download at migratorybirdday org resources or purchase with 2021 stickers at shop Sign up to receive updates about World Migratory Bird Day migratorybirdday org newsletter When is World Migratory Bird Day Officially it is the second Saturday in May May 8 2021 to highlight spring migration and the second Saturday in October October 9 2021 to recognize fall migration However we know that birds migrate at other times and we encourage you to celebrate when it best suits you World Migratory Bird Day is made possible by our sponsors

2021 World Migratory Bird Day Artist Sara Wolman Sara Wolman studied graphic design and political science at Wilkes University She moved west to pursue her interest in conservation which led her to Alaska where she took a position in Katmai National Park and Preserve She then became an Education Specialist for the U S Fish and Wildlife Service traveling to remote villages to teach art and environmental education Art is an important part of her personal and professional life and she has leant her talents to the National Park Service s Fat Bear Week and to conservation based nonprofits Sara is currently the Visual Information Specialist at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Learn more at sarawolman com Sing Fly Soar Like a Bird Sara Wolman Environment for the Americas www migratorybirdday org www environmentamericas org info environmentamericas org 303 499 1950 World Migratory Bird Day 2021