Alabama

GBBC, City Birds, & Java, Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:00 A.M.
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, Birmingham, AL
Meet at Starbucks Coffee Shoppe on Parkway East in Roebuck for coffee (dutch treat) and then visit two nearby city parks known to host a large number of birds, including ducks and kingfishers. After touring the two parks, the group will visit nearby 1,011 acre Ruffner Mountain Nature Center to finish our City Birds program. We will take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count at one of the city parks and report the results.
Contact: Marilyn Raney, (205) 833-8264 ext 15

GBBC participation, Monday, Feb. 18, noon
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Birmingham, AL
Corporate employees will spend their lunch hour participating in the GBBC on the company's nature trails.
Contact: Jessica Joyner, (205) 992-769,3 or Alyson Fuqua, (205) 992-6971.

Arizona

Great Backyard Bird Count, Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:00-10:30 A.M.
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, 40 miles north of Yuma, AZ
Count birds from our observation tower and/or sign up for an escorted
30-minute tour in closed areas to count and observe. FREE to public.
To sign up for tours, call Imperial NWR at 928-783-3371.
Contact: Chuck Mulcahy at refuge42@yahoo.com.

GBBC participation, Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:00 A.M.-Noon
Tucson Audubon Nature Shop, 300 E University Blvd,Tucson, AZ and the Tucson Audubon Nature Shop at Aqua Caliente Park.
Anyone can turn up to join Tucson Audubon board and staff counting birds and entering their sightings on the GBBC web site.
Contact: Paul Green paul@engli.net, (520) 777-9525

California

GBBC Presentation/Sacramento's Backyard Birds, Jan. 19, 2:00  P.M.
Galt Marian O. Lawrence Library,,1000 Caroline Avenue, Galt, CA 95632
Contact: Julie Serences, education@sacramentoaudubon.org, (916) 548-0618

 GBBC Presentation/Sacramento's Backyard Birds, Jan. 26, 10:00 A.M.
South Natomas Public Library, 2901 Truxel Rd., Sacramento, CA 95833
Contact: Julie Serences, education@sacramentoaudubon.org, (916) 548-0618

 GBBC Presentation/Sacramento's Backyard Birds, Jan 29, 6:30 PM
Sacramento Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Contact: Julie Serences, education@sacramentoaudubon.org, (916) 548-0618

GBBC Presentation/Sacramento's Backyard Birds,  Feb. 9, 2:00 P.M.
Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95864
Contact: Julie Serences, education@sacramentoaudubon.org, (916) 548-0618

GBBC Presentation, Birds in our Area, Attracting Birds to Your Yard
Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:00 P.M.
Beaumont Library, 125 East Eight St., Beaumont, CA
Contact: Nancy Almand, beaumontlib@telis.org, (951) 845-1357

Family Bird Walk, Sunday, Feb. 17, 9:00 to 11:00 A.M.
Lake Los Carneros, Santa Barbara County, CA
Hosted by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Contact: Patty Malone, (805) 569-1993 or pamalone@verizon.net.

Delaware

GBBC Participation, Saturday, February 16, 1:00 P.M.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna, DE
Hosted by the Delaware Young Naturalists Club. Ages 5 and up welcome.
Contact: Jennifer Meekins, youngnaturalists@wildblue.net

Florida

GBBC presentation, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7:00 P.M.
Clewiston Museum, 109 Central Ave., Clewiston, FL
Everyone invited.
Contact: (863) 983-2870

GBBC birding tour, Saturday-Monday, Feb. 16, 17, and 18,  8:30 A.M.
Stormwater Treatment Area 5, Clewiston, FL
Hosted by Hendry-Glades Audubon
Meet at the STA5 gate, registration required
Contact: Margaret England, 863-674-0695, sta5birding@embarqmail.com

GBBC presentation, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2:00 P.M.
North branch of the Seminole County Public Library, Sanford FL
Meeting of the Seminole Audubon Society meeting, free and open to the public
Contact: puffin_fj@yahoo.com, (407) 333-2503 ext 23

GBBC workshop, Friday, Feb. 15, 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center, Marathon, FL
Learn about the common birds of the Florida Keys, some great birding areas, and how to participate in a citizen science program such as the GBBC.
Contact: (305) 743-3900, seascience@bellsouth.net
 
GBBC participation, Saturday, Feb. 16, 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M.
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center, Marathon, FL
Join us for the GBBC. We will submit those checklists for people who do not have computer access and for any counts done from Crane Point.
Contact: (305) 743-3900, seascience@bellsouth.net

GBBC workshop,Thursday, Jan. 24, 7:00 P.M.
Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Leesburg FL
Contact: Mike Barnett,(352) 357-8476.

GBBC participation, Friday, Feb. 15, 8:00 A.M.- 10:00 A.M.
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL
Join us to learn how to participate in this event and kick off the count in Brooker Creek Preserve's "backyard."  Admission: Free. Recommended ages: 12 and up.
Contact: (727) 453-6800

GBBC participation, Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL Take a guided walk around the grounds as we search for birds and count them for the GBBC! Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Open to beginners and experts, all ages. An adult must sign up and participate with children. Space is limited so register today! The event is free. Contact:(561) 338-1473, Programs@gumbolimbo.org

Georgia

Kayak Bird Count for GBBC, Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00 A.M.-Noon
Crooked River State Park, Saint Marys, Georgia
This will be a guided kayak trip through the marshes of the Crooked River to count bird species.Reservations are required and space is limited. Call for prices.
Contact: (912) 882-5256

Counting for GBBC, Sunday, Feb. 17, 8:00 A.M.-Noon
Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah, Georgia
This will be a guided Hike of the sandpiper trail and avian loop trail to spot and count bird species. Event free, $3.00 parking. Don't forget your binoculars!!
Contact: Sarah Mock (912) 598-2301

Team Birding for GBBC, Sunday, Feb. 17, 8:30 A.M.-Noon
Jekyll Island Convention Center, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Coastal Georgia Audubon hosts a unique opportunity for beginners and experienced birders to work in teams to identify and count birds on Jekyll Island. Meet at the Jekyll Island Convention Center in front of the Beachside Hall lobby at 8:30 A.M. Each team will have an assigned area on the island to search for birds from 9:00 A.M. to noon. The event is free; parking is $3.00.
Contact: Lydia Thompson (912) 634-1322

GBBC bird walk, Friday, Feb. 15, and Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:00 A.M.
Woodbine River Walk, Satilla River boat launch, south of bridge on US Hwy 17, Woodbine, GA
The River Walk is a paved, wheelchair-accessible path along  Satilla’s marsh and through our wooded, historic town. A list of local bird species will be provided.Bring binoculars! Free parking, picnic area and restrooms. Sponsored by the Woodbine Woman’s Club, open to the public.
Contact: Janet Heath, (912) 576-1162

GBBC hike, Saturday, Feb. 16, 8:00 A.M.
Peter Gordon with Elachee Nature Science Center, Gainesville, GA will lead a hike on Chicpee Lake off Calvary Church Road. It is a three-mile loop. We will be counting for GBBC.
Contact: peter@elachee.org

GBBC participation, Saturday, Feb 16, 9:00 A.M.
Fort Pulaski National Monument, Visitor Center parking lot, Highway 80 East, Savannah, GA
Contact: (912) 786-5787

Idaho

Great Backyard Bird Count, Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00 A.M.-Noon
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Nampa, Idaho
Help us count birds, take a walk along the visitor center nature trail, join us for crafts and games and enter to win a raffle prize.
Contact: denise@swidahobirders.org

Illinois

GBBC survey, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2:00 P.M.
Fulton Windmill Welcome Center, 1000 1st St.,  Fulton, IL
Riverview Birding Group will meet to survey the Fulton Riverfront, Cattail Park, and Cattail Slough for the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Contact: Linda Boardsen at (563) 242-9297

GBBC Winter Bird Walk, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2:00 P.M.
McCully Heritage Project, south of Kampsville, off Highway 100, Illinois
We will have a winter bird walk and orientation for the GBBC. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be available after the walk.
Contact: Michelle Berg Vogel, (618) 653-4687, info@mccullyheritage.org

GBBC exhibit, Saturday, Feb. 9, through Monday, Feb. 18
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL
Come and learn about the Great Back Yard Bird Count!
An educational exhibit will be open from Feb.9-18 to answer any questions you may have about this great event and birding in general. Also, come and count right here with us at the museum on Saturday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 17.
Contact: ctroon@naturemuseum.org, (773) 755-5126

GBBC participation, Saturday, Feb. 16, 11:00 A.M.-3:00P.m.
The Douglas-Hart Nature Center, 2204 DeWitt Ave East, Mattoon, IL
Come join us as we host the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Contact: (217) 235-4644

GBBC presentation, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 11:15-11:45 A.M.
The Moorings, 811 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL
Prairie Woods Audubon Society will be giving a presentation on the GBBC for interested residents who plan to participate as a group during the four-day count period.
Contact: Pat Prichard, (847) 934-0407, pprich39@aol.com
 
GBBC Winter Bird Walk, Saturday, Feb. 16, 12:00-2:00 P.M.
Vehe Farm, 23570 W. Cuba Road, Deer Park, IL (Vehe is in the vicinity of Rand and Cuba Roads)
An orientation on the GBBC will be held in the recently renovated/remodeled barn (2nd floor) and an outdoor bird walk will follow, conducted by Prairie Woods Audubon Society. Information on the GBBC and other bird-related topics/events will be available in the barn, and there will also be free hot chocolate. Everyone is welcome!
Contact: Village of Deer Park, (847) 331-0967, or Pat Prichard at (847) 934-0407, pprich39@aol.com.

Indiana

Make a bird feeder for GBBC, Thursday, Feb.14, 6:00 P.M.
La Porte County Public Library, 904 Indiana Ave., La Porte, IN
Members of the Potawatomi Audubon Society will demonstrate how to identify birds and how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Make a pine cone bird feeder you can take home. For students in grades K-5 with an adult.
Contact: (219) 362-7128

Iowa

Bird Feeding Workshop/Great Backyard Bird Count, Saturday, Jan. 19, 9:00 to 11:00 A.M.
Bickelhaupt Arboretum, 340 So. 14th St.,Clinton, IA
Learn the "dos" and "don'ts" of backyard bird feeding. Information and slide show on the Great Backyard Bird Count will be presented.  Sponsored by Riverview Birding Group and Bickelhaupt Arboretum.  Event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Contact:(563) 242-4771.

Great Backyard Bird Count kickoff, Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00 A.M.
Bickelhaupt Arboretum, 340 So. 14th St. Clinton, IA
Meet at the Arboretum parking lot to kick off the GBBC.  After surveying the Arboretum, we will drive to other areas in Clinton and complete birding surveys. Sponsored by Riverview Birding Group and Bickelhaupt Arboretum.
Contact: Linda Boardsen at (563) 242-9297.

GBBC intro and count: Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Kuehn Conservation Area, Bear Creek Nature Center, Earlham, IA
The program will feature a introduction to birding followed by a visit to the Bird Viewing Blind. We will record our observations and submit our data online for the GBBC. Participants will be encouraged to continue counting for the GBBC from their own yards.
Contact: Chris Adkins, (515) 202-2552, chrisadallas@iowatelecom.net

GBBC workshop, Saturday, Feb.17, 2008, 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Conservation Education Center, Swan Lake State Park, Carroll, IA
A short 101 on backyard bird feeding, identification, and the GBBC followed by a bird hike. Binoculars and field guides available for use. Hot cocoa and cookies too!
Contact: Matt Wetrich, (712) 792-4614, matt@carrollcountyconservation.com

GBBC community event, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, 1:00-4:00 P.M.
Iowa DNR State Forest Nursery, 2404 South Duff Avenue, Ames, IA
Be a bird detective and use your super sleuthing skills to identify and count birds.  Adventures and activities for birders of all ages and skill levels, including naturalist-led hikes through the State Forest Nursery, refreshments, and door prizes. There will  be opportunites to learn clues to each bird's identity, make your own bird book, solve bird name puzzles, make a basic bird feeder, enter your sightings into the GBBC database, and more!  A free afternoon of fun - great for families.  Hosted jointly by Wild Birds Unlimited of Ames and Story County Conservation.
Contact: Linda Thomas, Wild Birds Unlimited, (515) 956-3145, wbuames@msn.com
 

Kansas

Great Backyard Bird Count, Saturday, Feb. 16,   9:00-4:00 P.M.
Ernie Miller Nature Park, 909 North Highway 7 Olathe, KS 66061
Stop by for 15 minutes or stay all day to count the colorful birds that come to the feeders. Learn more about the birds that spend winters in Northeast Kansas from experienced birders. FREE to public.
Contact: Elaine Giessel (913) 764-8580 X27

GBBC walk, Saturday, Feb.16, 8:30-10:00 A.M.
St. Andrew Christian Church, 13890 W. 127 th, Olathe, KS
We will count early and return to the church to share our observations, enter our tallies online, send in our digital images for the online photo gallery and contest, compare our results with others in our area, talk about ways we might encourage diversity of species, and enjoy a light brunch.  All ages and experience levels are invited to join with us.
Contact: Susan Ellmaker, (913) 220-1786, ellmakeratty@kc.rr.com.

Kentucky

GBBC program, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1:00 P.M.
Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue, KY, (across from the Louisville Zoo)
The first presentation is about the birds you are likely to see during the GBBC, with tips on how to attract them and keep them coming back! The second presentation will explore what scientists have learned about the distribution and population trends of some bird species in recent years.
Contact: czkaufmann@insightbb.com, (502) 458-1328.

Louisiana

• 8:00 A.M. until – Breakfast with the Birds.  Join us for doughnuts, shade-grown coffee, hot tea, and hot chocolate.

• 8:15 A.M. – Bird Walk.  Children welcome accompanied by an adult.

• All Day – Feeder watch, walking trails, informal refuge tours.  Expert birders will be on hand all day to help with identification. Loaner binoculars will be available.

Dig, Do, Discover: Great Backyard Bird Count, Saturday, Feb 16, 10 A.M.– Noon
Discovery Garden, Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd.  N.O., LA
Come help Longue Vue participate in the GBBC. We'll have crafts and learning activities about birds. Bring your own binoculars!  Recommended for ages four and up but all ages welcome.  Free for members, $5 per adult and child for non-members.
Contact: Lydia Vaughn, 488-5488 ext 333, lvaughn@longuevue.com

Maryland

GBBC demonstration count, Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00 A.M.
Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock, MD
Contact: (410) 465- 8877, hcconservancy@hcconservancy.org

Michigan

Minnesota

GBBC Kickoff, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2:00 P.M.
Henderson Feathers, 526 Main St., Henderson, MN
There will be a slide show about GBBC and a hands-on presentation by Art and Barb Straub to help you identify back yard birds.We'll have handouts for the kids and checklists for the count. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. Registration is requested.
Contact: Dolores Hagen, (507) 248-3824,or Henderson Feathers Bird Line, 248-3559, or register online at www.hendersonmn.com.

GBBC on the Big Screen, Sunday, Feb.17, 2:00 P.M.
Henderson Feathers, 526 Main St., Henderson, MN
Take part in the GBBC at home or at parks and nature centers--then return to Henderson Feathers at 2:00 P.M. to watch the counts tallied on the big screen as each checklist is entered into the computer and displayed on the GBBC national map. Refreshments will also be served.
Registration is requested.
Contact: Dolores Hagen, (507) 248-3824, or Henderson Feathers Bird Line, 248-3559, or register online at www.hendersonmn.com.

Nebraska

New Jersey

Second Fanwood Backyard Bird Count, Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:00 AM-Noon
Fanwood Nature Center, Off Cray Terrace, Fanwood N.J.
BirdCount Workshops (2 sessions: 9:30 A.M. and 10:30 A.M.) presented by Trailside faculty at Terrill Bible Chapter. Limited seating. Registration required. Learn to count for GBBC, take a tour of the Nature Center or make a bird feeder to take home. Activities are free and open to all ages. Participation certificate and patch included. Form available at Fanwood Borough Hall, Fanwood Memorial Library & Borough of Fanwood website.
We invite you back to the Nature Center over Presidents' day weekend, Feb. 15-18 to count birds for GBBC. Download the event flyer (PDF).
Contact: For more information or to register for workshops, email fanwoodgbbc@gmail.com or call Fanwood Borough Hall at (908) 322-8236.

GBBC and bird feeder workshops, Sunday, Feb. 17, 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, Headquarters building, 1547 Route 565, Vernon, NJ
Participate in the GBBC with refuge naturalists who will help identify species and answer questions about birds. The count will be conducted from the building and during guided walks if the weather allows. Rain date will be Monday, February 18. Two bird feeder workshops will take place at 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. with tips on attracting birds to your yard. Pre-registration for the workshops is recommended as space is limited. The program is FREE.  Donations to the Friends group are appreciated.
Contact: (973)702-1957 for questions and to register. 

GBBC in Northern Middlesex County, Monday, Feb. 18, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Triple C Ranch, 206 Tyler Road, Dismal Swamp Conservation Area, Edison, NJ
Edison Wetlands Association will be hiking through the Dismal Swamp
Conservation Area as well as doing a feeder watch around the Triple C
Ranch. Birders are encouraged to wear warm clothing and hiking boots, bring binoculars, camera, and a pen and notepad. Program is free, advanced registration requested.
Contact: (732) 287-5111, Melanie@edisonwetlands.org.

GBBC and naturalist event, Feb. 15, 16, and 18, 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.; Sunday, Feb. 17,1:00-4:00 P.M.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Medford, NJ
Help us collect data for the GBBC and establish a baseline for our own records for years to come. You can sit and watch the birds at our feeders, or walk our trails and record what you see.  Our naturalist will be available to help you identify birds and explain how to “count.” Checklists, worksheets and trail maps will be available in the Education Center. Admission is free for members, $5.00 for non-members, $3.00 for children. 
Contact: Barbara Jones, (856) 983-9702, barbara.jones@cedarrun.org

New Mexico

GBBC and Albuquerque's backyard birds, Sunday, Feb. 17, 9:00 A.M.
Petroglyph National Monument, Rinconada Canyon Parking area, Unser Blvd. NW and St.Joseph Rd., Albuquerque, NM
Become a citizen scientist and help count birds for the 11th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Bring binoculars and water, and dress for the weather conditions of the day. This hike is ideal for the beginning birder or family group. No advance registration is required.
Contact: Susanna, (505) 899-0205 ext. 332

New York

Great Backyard Bird Count Preview, Sunday, Feb. 10, 11:00 .M.
Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Bedford Corners, NY
Learn about the GBBC, how to participate, and basic bird identification while staying warm inside the museum. The majority of the program will be conducted as we observe the birds visiting our feeding station.  Program is free, but registration is requested.
Contact: Adam Zorn, mail@westmorelandsanctuary.org , (914) 666-8448

Great Backyard Bird Count & Breakfast with the Birds, Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:30 A.M.
Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Bedford Corners, NY
Bring the family along for an entertaining and educational experience with our feathered friends. We'll share breakfast with the birds as we watch the bird feeding station from our large observation window. Light refreshments will be available. Bring your own breakfast if you prefer. Program is free, but registration is requested.
Contact: Steve Ricker, mail@westmorelandsanctuary.org , (914) 666-8448

Great Backyard Bird Count & Lunch with the Birds, Sunday, Feb. 17, 1:00 P.M.
Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Bedford Corners, NY
Bring your lunch and help count the birds visiting our bird feeding station. Light refreshments will be available. Program is free, but registration is requested.
Contact: Steve Ricker, mail@westmorelandsanctuary.org , (914) 666-8448

Winter Birding and the GBBC, Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY
Enjoy a walk as we discover which birds stay around during the winter season and count species for our GBBC checklist.
Contact: Ginger Wszalek, (716) 683-5959

GBBC in Long Island's back yard!, Saturday, Feb.16, 9:00 A.M.- Noon. 
Fire Island National Seashore Wilderness Visitor Center, Long Island, NY
Take a three-mile round trip natural history hike along the Great South Beach, better known today as Fire Island. Examine all aspects of winter beach life: seashells, birds,botany, sand and more. Learn to identify coastal birds, and help create a tally for the GBBC.Dress appropriately for the weather. Wilderness Visitor Center is open 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. with knowledgeable staff to help you identify local barrier island birds.
Contact: MaryLaura Lamont, MaryLaura_Lamont@nps.gov, (631) 399-2030. Center phone number: (631) 281-3010

Counting for the GBBC, Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:00 A.M.- Noon
Hilltop Hanover Environmental Center, 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY
4-H members and staff will be offering a short information session for anyone interested in taking part in the GBBC and will assist with bird identification. An activity for children will be offered.
Contact: Nancy Caswell, (914)285-4632, info@hilltophanoverfarm.org, or
nmc23@cornell.edu

GBBC participation, Sunday, Feb.17, 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. 
Christ The King Spiritual Life Center, 575 Burton Road, Greenwich, NY
Come participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Our 600 acres of fields, woods, and lakes are home to a variety of birds.  Bring a friend or the whole family for a day of bird watching.  Lunch is available. Please call to let us know you are coming.
Contact: Shirley (518) 692-9550 ext. 103

GBBC participation, Friday, Feb. 15, 1:00 P.M.
National Audubon Society, Washington Square Park,New York, NY
Join the home office staff in counting birds for the GBBC!
Contact: Kim Connors, kconnors@audubon.org

North Carolina

GBBC Breakfast with the Birds, Saturday, Feb.16, 7:30- 9:30 A.M.
Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC  27539
For ages 8 and up, meet on the deck of the Park Pavilion.
Enjoy doughnuts with a cup of shade-grown coffee or hot chocolate, then we
will walk the trails to identify and count our feathered friends.
FREE, registration required
Contact: Jackie Trickel, jackie.trickel@co.wake.nc.us (919) 662-2852

GBBC-Bluebird Trail Monitoring, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2:00- 4:00 P.M.
Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC  27539
Hike the Bluebird Monitoring Trail at Crowder District Park. Check and
record any bird activity in each of the 20+ bluebird boxes and gather data for the GBBC.Free for all ages, meet in the office parking lot
Contact: Jackie Trickel, jackie.trickel@co.wake.nc.us (919) 662-2852

GBBC bird walks:
Friday, Feb. 15, walks start at 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.
Saturday, Feb. 16, walk starts at 2:00 P.M.
Sunday, Feb. 17, walk starts at 10:00 A.M.
Monday, Feb.18, walks start at 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC  27539
Free for all ages, meet in the office parking lot
Join our park naturalist on a walk around the park to identify and count
birds for the GBBC.
Contact: Jackie Trickel, jackie.trickel@co.wake.nc.us (919) 662-2852

Great Backyard Bird Count prep, Saturday, Jan. 26, 9:00 A.M.-Noon
Halyburton Park, Wilmington, N.C.
We will explore the area around Halyburton Park to identify birds, as well as learn how to submit data to the GBBC. The event is free and all ages are welcome.
Contact: andy.fairbanks@wilmingtonnc.gov, (910) 794-6001

Great Backyard Bird Count, Friday, Feb. 15, 3:30–5:00 P.M.
Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 4301 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC
Come out to Prairie Ridge for the first day of the GBBC and a beginner’s tutorial on bird watching and how to record your observations. We will have helpful GBBC materials available throughout the four-day count. Pre-registration is required. 
Contact: Charles Yelton, 919-733-7450 ext. 672,  charles.yelton@ncmail.net.

Great Backyard Bird Count walks: Friday, Feb. 15, 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M.,
Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00 A.M., Monday, Feb. 18, 1:00 P.M.
Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC
Join park staff on a walk through several habitats to identify and count birds. Bring your own binoculars. (We have binoculars available if you don’t have your own.) All walks meet at the Waterwise Garden.
Contact: (919) 460-2723, Colleen.Bockhahn@co.wake.nc.us

GBBC bird walk, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2:00-4:00 P.m.
Abbey Nature Preserve, Poplar Grove Plantation, Wilmington, NC
We'll submit a count list to the GBBC following the walk. Sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited in Wilmington.
Contact: (910) 350-3208

GBBC participation, Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:30 A.M.-Noon
Durant Nature Park, 8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh, NC
Meet at the park office.  We’ll enjoy a cup of hot chocolate before heading out on the trails to count birds.  Ages 4 and up. FREE.
Contact: Amy Corbally, (919) 870-2871, or karen.berry@ci.raleigh.nc.us

Ohio

GBBC presentation, Feb. 16, 9:00 A.M.– 10:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.
French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave, Sheffield Village, OH, 44054
Contact: Jannah Tucker, jtucker@loraincountymetroparks.com, (440) 949-5200

Great Backyard Bird Count Extravaganza, Saturday, Feb. 9, 8:00 - 11:30 A.M.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland, OH
Come learn all about birds as the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes prepares you for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Enjoy a bird of prey show, activity stations, and nature hikes. Optional pancake breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. Activities are free; pancake breakfast tickets are $10, or $5 for Nature Center members.
Contact: For more information or to register for the pancake breakfast call (216) 321-5935.

GBBC presentation: “Get to Know Your Feeder Birds,” Wednesday, Feb. 6,6:30-7:30 pm.
Salem Township Public Library, 535 W. Pike Street, Morrow, OH
Brett Gilmore from Wild Birds Unlimited will help you learn how to identify the birds that appear at your backyard bird feeders, and prepare you for your own backyard bird count!  All ages and abilities welcome. There is no advance registration, so make your plans to attend now.
Contact: (513) 899-2588, salemtwppl@salem-township.lib.oh.us

GBBC preview, Saturday, Feb. 2, 9:30-10:15 A.M.
The Wilderness Center, Stark County, OH
Find out more about the Great Backyard Bird Count and how you can participate. Free
Contact: Joann Ballbach, (330) 359-5235, joann@wildernesscenter.org.

Counting for GBBC, Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
The Wilderness Center, Stark County, OH
We’re counting at TWC for the GBBC! Join one of our naturalists to count birds for as long as you like. We'll post our tallies on the GBBC web site, where you can see results from across the continent. The event is free. A donation for refreshments is requested.
Contact: Joann Ballbach, (330) 359-5235, joann@wildernesscenter.org.

GBBC and "Our Backyard Birds" talk, Saturday, Feb. 16, 11:00 A.M.
Donzell's Garden Center, 937 E Waterloo Rd., Akron, OH
Call the contact number to register if you plan to attend.
Contact: (330) 724-0550 ext 110

GBBC participation, Sunday, Feb. 17, 9:30 A.M
Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland’s Aurora Sanctuary, East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH
Park and meet at the parking lot on the south side of East Pioneer Trail,
just a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.Free and open to the public
Contact: (216) 556-5441, Read the news release (PDF)

Oregon

Kids take part in the GBBC, Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16
The Oregon Garden, 879 West Main St., Silverton, OR
Children of all ages are invited to take part in the GBBC. Salem and Silverton Audubon members and other local bird enthusiasts will be on hand to lead bird walks through the Garden every hour, from 8:00 A.M. to noon, both days.
General admission to the Garden is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors.
Contact: Katie Dennis, (503) 874-8262

GBBC talks & bird walks, Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M.
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, Astoria, OR
The first presentation in the visitors center, called "Beginning Birding," starts at 10:00 A.M. and is followed by a birding walk. At 1:00 P.M., the program "Winter Birds of Clatsop County" will be followed by another birding walk.  There will be ranger-led opportunities for visitors to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count in the park throughout the weekend. Read the news release. (PDF)
Contact: (503) 861-2471.

Pennsylvania

GBBC bird walk, Saturday, Feb. 16th, 2:00 P.M.
Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums, PA 18222
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Contact: 570-403-2006, dimadl@state.pa.us

GBBC Workshop, Sunday, Feb.17, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
McKeever Environmental Learning Center, 55 McKeever Lane,Sandy Lake, PA
Contact: Julie Ferringer, (724) 376.1022, julie@mckeever.org

Great Backyard Bird Count Prep, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1:30-3:00 P.M.
Second-floor Conference Room, PPL Martins Creek Power Plant, 6605 Foul Rift Rd, Bangor PA
Join us to learn about the count, how to participate and basic bird identification. Registration is required.
Contact: (570) 251-6196 or pplpreserves@pplweb.com.

Great Backyard Bird Count Prep, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1:30-2:30 P.M.
Environmental Education Center, PPL Montour Preserve, 700 Preserve, Danville, PA
Learn about the count and how you can participate.
Contact: 570-437-3131.

GBBC workshop, Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock, PA
Join our staff for a presentation on the event and how the public can contribute.  The program is free but registration is limited. Please R.S.V.P. by February 8.
Contact: jenningssp@state.pa.us , (724) 794 - 6011.

GBBC Winter Bird Walk & Identification, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 3:30–5:30 P.M. 
Crawford County Conservation District/Woodcock Creek Nature Center, 21742 German Road, Meadville, PA     
Learn how to participate in the GBBC and then take a bird walk at the Woodcock Creek Nature Center and Stainbrook Park. Learn more about the birds that we might expect to discover in our area. You may participate in both the workshop and the walk or just the bird walk, which begins at 4:30 P.M. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required before 4:00 P.M. Monday, Feb. 11.
Contact: Kathy Uglow, (814) 763-5269  Download news release (PDF)

GBBC particiation, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17, 8:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, Route 625, Berks County, PA
People of all ages, from beginners to experts, are invited to join center staff in the C.H. McConnell Hall for the GBBC. We'll provide a warm beverage, birds to count, binoculars with instruction, bird identification assistance, bird guides and videos, and information on bird feeding.
Contact: Linda Ingram, (610) 796-3699, liingram@state.pa.us

GBBC workshop, Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:00-11:30 A.M.
Presque Isle State Park, Erie, PA
-Watch birds at feeders, ID help
-Slide show of winter birds at feeders
-Enter tally count on website
-Children's activities
Sponsored by Presque Isle Audubon Chapter
Contact: Pat Howell, (814) 474-3044

GBBC Winter Hike, Saturday, Feb. 16, 1:30 – 3:30 P.M.
Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, PA
Depending on the conditions, bring your boots, cross-country skis, or snowshoes for a winter hike along the Honey Hollow trails. We’ll look for animal signs and just enjoy winter’s quiet beauty. We’ll visit the bird blind to count birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Back at the Visitor’s Center we’ll have hot chocolate to shake the chill!  All ages welcome.  Register by Feb. 14.
Members $5.00; Non-members $8.00.
Contact: (215) 297-0309, dianesmith@bcas.org

GBBC winter bird hike, Saturday, Feb.16, 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Pennypack Trust, Huntingdon Valley, 2955 Edge Hill Rd., PA
The hike will be geared towards students and their parents, but folks of all ages are welcome to join, the more the merrier!  Meet in the parking lot at 9:00 A.M. and dress for the weather (layers are recommended).  Bring binoculars and field guide if you have them, notepad and pen.
Contact: songbird5212@msn.com

South Carolina

GBBC bird walk, Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:30 A.M.
Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge's Cox Ferry Lake
Rec. Area, near Conway, SC
Meet in the Lowe's Home Store parking lot on U.S. Hwy 501 near
Coastal Carolina University. Dress appropriately and bring your binoculars, field guide, and a friend.
Contact: Gary Phillips, carolinensis@yahoo.com

Tennessee

GBBC participation, Saturday, Feb.16, 8:30-9:30 A.M.
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville, TN
Come to the Nature Center to see all of the wonderful birds that visit the feeders! We’ll count the species and then learn how ordinary citizens can contribute to valuable scientific research!Age level: all ages.
Please call ahead to register.
Contact: (615) 862-8539

Texas

GBBC program, Saturday, Feb. 2, 10:00 A.M.
Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos, Kerrville, TX
Contact: Barbara Noblin, bnoblin@ktc.com, (830)-25RIVER (257-4837)

Family Nature Day and the GBBC, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2:00-4:00 P.M.
Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX
Families will enjoy trail walks with our staff naturalist and fun activities including take-home crafts. Learn to identify the kind of birds that visit your backyard and find out simple ways to attract them. Cost: $3 per person
Contact: (956) 688-3370

GBBC participation, Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX
Join the center's naturalists and volunteers as we participate in the 11th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Guided bird walks will leave the Living Science Center at 9:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M., and 11:00 A.M. Family-friendly bird activities designed to help attract birds to your backyard will take place all day in the Center's multi-purpose room.
Contact: (817) 860-6752

GBBC participation, Friday-Monday, Feb. 15-18, 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX
Join us for bird walks, information on how to participate, and access to a computer to input your results. 10:00 A.M. bird walk; 2:00 P.M. recipes for the birds.
Contact: (512) 243-1643

GBBC participation, Friday through Monday, Feb. 15-18, 2:00 P.M.
Acton Nature Center, 6900 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX,
Join the Rio Brazos Master Naturalists and volunteers as we participate in the 11th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Each day, guided bird walks will leave from the start of the Butterfly Trail. Bird counts will be performed during the walks and entered online at the GBBC web site.
Contact: (817) 326-6005

GBBC activities, Friday – Monday, Feb. 15-18
Estero Llano Grande State Park, World Birding Center, Weslaco, TX
-Bird walks every day at 8:30 A.M., free with park admission
-Park opens early Friday and Saturday: 7:00 A.M.
-GBBC presentation will be running continuously in classroom
-Checklists can be picked up at the park
-Park will enter data for participants if a completed checklist is submitted
-We have the eBird Trail Tracker as well
Contact: (956) 565-3919, Jennifer.Owen@tpwd.state.tx.us

Virginia

GBBC presentation, Saturday, Feb, 16, 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Nelson Memorial Library, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA
All GBBC materials provided with displays and activities from various groups. Sponsored by Tye River Explorers and Nelson County 4-H.
Contact: Paula DeLuca, (434) 263-6353, or Glenda Cahoon, (434) 263-8883

Wisconsin

GBBC workshop, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2:00 P.M.
Wild Birds Unlimited, 1226 Crossing Meadows Drive, Suite C, Onalaska, WI  
Get some background on the GBBC, learn how to attract birds, and what species you can expect to see. Registration appreciated.
Contact: wildbirds@centurytel.net