Bird Fest Science Week, 2026 - The Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (GBNERR)
Join us all week, August 10th-14th, for fun bird related activities! There is something for everyone, so don't miss out. Some events are drop in (not drop off), some require registration; some events are free, and some have a small fee. Read the entire blog for details, including registration links.
Science Week is Back, with Bird Fest, August 10th–14thMark your calendars: Science Week returns to the Great Bay Discovery Center from August 10th–14th. Join us for five days of hands-on learning, birding adventures, and nature fun for people of all ages. Whether you’re an early riser hoping to spot a heron at sunrise or a family looking for a rainy-afternoon craft, there’s something for you. Monday kicks off with Early Morning Birding at 8am, and we will have Open Barn hours Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm with discoveries, books, and community art. Throughout the week, also look for:Games & crafts: Bird Bingo, Bird Masks, Face Painting, Bird Bath Painting, and Bird FeltingWildlife & science: Owl Pellet Dissection, a Birding Journal workshop, and a visit from Monadnock FalconryNature walks: Kids Birding, Kayak Birding, and Birding Like a ProSpecial evening programs, including Protecting Pollinators on Thursday at 5pm, and visits from Tailwinds and The Center for Wildlife on FridayMany programs are free, but some do have a small fee. All family friendly programs require a caregiver to stay with the kiddo(s). Also, the below programs require registration, regardless of price. Please see the calendar below and the linked signups for more program details. Early Morning BirdingBuild a Bluebird BoxBird Bath PaintingBird FeltingHummingbird FeedersKayak BirdingOwl Pellet DissectionKids BirdingBirding JournalMonadnock Falconry (live animals)Protecting PollinatorsPhotographing Birds Like a ProTailwinds (live animals)The Center for Wildlife (live animals)Bird Fest Science Week is hosted by the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, with support from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and The Dorr Foundation. It is a celebration of everything that makes Great Bay special, from the marsh grasses to the ospreys overhead. Bring the kids, bring your binoculars, and come learn, explore, and celebrate birds with us!