Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A free family-friendly Bird and Nature Expo will be held at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Saturday of BirdFest. Attendees will learn about conservation and coastal bird habitats as they participate in a variety of activities and exhibits hosted by local and state environmental groups, non-profits, and other agencies.

Returning for the 2023 event, FREE 1-hour boat tours!

Activities:

• Pontoon boat tours depart from 5 Rivers, cruise around the bend to Meaher State Park, and return to 5 Rivers. The tours will be led by Mason Currier, a junior birder, who leads birding tours for young birders in coastal Alabama. Boat tours will be first come, first served at the following times: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
• Raptor shows will be conducted under the outdoor pavilion by the Environmental Studies Center at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
• Learn about coastal Alabama’s marine life by visiting the aquatic touch tanks
• Various nature-based craft stations will be available
• Food trucks will be onsite during the event

Learn more at https://southalabamala