The first Arctic Shorebird Festival is happening this summer in Utqiagvik, Alaska, and everyone is invited!
As part of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Directorate Fellows Program initiative, they are collaborating with various organizations, including Audubon, Alaska, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to bring you an educational and fun (and free!) shorebird-centered experience.
The festival is tentatively scheduled for June 29th and 30th at the Utqiagvik Inupiat Heritage Center. Organizers have a Facebook page for updates. There will be a range of activities, including educational games and activities for kids of all ages, bird tours for birders of all levels, an artist workshop, and speakers from all over sharing their knowledge on shorebird and avian science and cultural importance.
Organizers are working with Alaska Airlines to provide discounted airfare for festival-goers. Please help spread the word about this opportunity, as the more people we reach, the more successful and memorable this experience will be for the community.