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World Migratory Bird Day 2022

June 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

What: World Migratory Bird Day
When: June 4, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Potter Park Zoo

Welcome spring! World Migratory Bird Day celebrates the seasonal migration of millions of birds from their southern wintering grounds back to North America. This year’s theme is “Dim the Lights for Birds at Night”, and focuses on the ways light pollution affects migrating birds.

Visit the zoo this Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to participate in fun, family-friendly stations set up throughout the zoo and learn the importance of migratory birds (along with some simple practices you can use to help!)

Learn more: https://potterparkzoo.org/world-migratory-bird-day-2022/

Community partners this year include:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Michigan DNR- Wildlife Division
Michigan State Bird Observatory
Capital Area Audubon
Capital Area Astronomy Club and Fox Park Public Observatory

Details

Date:
June 4, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm