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Special Event

Event

20th Annual Shorebird Festival

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Festival

Description

Join Gateway National Recreation Area and our park partners American Littoral Society, NYC Bird Alliance, NYC Plover Project, and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for the 20th Annual Shorebird Festival—a free, fun-filled event for birders of all levels and families of all ages.

What to Expect:

  • Bird walks with expert guides
  • Engaging talks on shorebird behavior and conservation
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Stunning views of marshes, ponds, and meadows alive with wildlife

 

Schedule to be posted closer to the festival date. Stay tuned!

 

Registration link (not required to attend): Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival 2025 - American Littoral Society

Reservation or Registration: No