Celebrate Urban Birds!

Green spaces in cites are valuable places for birds. Even the smallest bird-friendly habitats provide food, cover, and nesting material for robins, waxwings, and other urban species.

“Celebrate Urban Birds!” encourages people to get to know nature right outside their window, and provides information about creating tiny refuges for birds with container plantings.

Participants learn about the diversity of life in the heart of a city and about the challenges urban birds face. They are encouraged to take specific actions supporting birds in their community.

If you want to connect with nature in your neighborhood, take up the “Celebrate Urban Birds!” challenge. All the tools and information individuals, communities, and school groups need to get started are in the free “Celebrate Urban Birds!” kit while supplies last. Get yours today at www.celebrateurbanbirds.org

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