Learn About Birds, Habitat, and Conservation
The Pacific Northwest is home to a rich diversity of birds and other wildlife. Learn along with Birds Connect Seattle staff and volunteers through one of our many fun, educational opportunities.
Classes & Bird University
Birds Connect Seattle offers a variety of classes on birding and natural history are taught throughout the year by qualified instructors who are experts in their respective fields.
Community Speaker Series
Birds Connect Seattle’s quarterly in-person and live-streamed events that host inspiring guest presenters highlighting their diverse perspectives and experiences with nature, birds, conservation, and environmental justice.
Youth Programs
Birds Connect Seattle offers a variety of activities for our youngest bird enthusiasts, all year round.
BirdWeb: Birds of Washington
Birds Connect Seattle is your premier source of information, bird facts, and resources about the birds of Washington through our other website: BirdWeb.org.
Member Library
Our library is home to more than 500 books about birds, local and international birding locations, bird behavior, and other Washington nature, such as trees, plants, and wildlife.
Books from the library are free for members of Birds Connect Seattle to check out and take home. The public is welcome to browse our collection books on site.
Speaker and Presentation Requests
Read on for information about requesting a speaker, table presence, or presentation for your club, classroom, community event, or scout troop.
You can also visit us at our headquarters! We welcome groups of all ages to schedule class field trips, special tours, presentations, team building opportunities, and more. Submit your on-site programming request.
Resources
Looking for something beyond Birds Connect Seattle service area, outside the Seattle metropolitan area? Check out these additional resources.
Who’s In Town: Migration Edition
Fall kicks off hundreds of North American bird species’ long migration. Dozens of cool birds pass through the Puget Sound area. Here’s one cool bird for every month this fall.
Honoring Our Teens in Public Service Volunteers
Our Teens in Public Service volunteers did more than just give back this summer—they empowered our nature campers to be leaders and forged connections and an appreciation to nature.
In Service of Birds: Ser Anderson
Ser Anderson is using their passion for birds as Birds Connect Seattle’s Urban Conservation Educator to understand and prevent bird-window collisions and educate the public.