Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival

Register for one or for all sessions.

The free Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival in Durham is made possible with grants from the Hartford Audubon Society and Connecticut Ornithological Society with a partnership with Durham Public Library.

 The Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival in Durham begins on Saturday July 12, 2025 with a morning bird/nature walk at Frederick White Farm, then presentations, workshops and socializing at the Durham Community Center. Light lunch will be available. Ending with an afternoon walk to count the Bobolinks.

Youth activities are planned for Sunday July 13 at Allyn Brook Park pavilion 

from 1 - 4 PM for students grade 5 and up.
 
 Below are links to register.
 Register for one or all sessions. 🐧
 
Session 1: Saturday, July 12  7:55 AM - 9:15 AM 
 Count the Bobolinks and More About Habitats - A guided bird walk at Frederick White Farm.  Free.
 https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558215

Session 2: Saturday, July 12  at 9 AM - 3:30 PM 
 Keynote Presentations, Exhibits, free prizes at the Durham Community Center and an afternoon bird walk around 2:15PM.  Free.
 https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558448

Session 3:  Saturday, July 12  at noon.
 The Making of The Fledgling 4
 Joe Gowac Photography. Register to attend the lunch workshop. Free.
 https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558492

Session 4:  Sunday, July 13  at 1:00 - 4:00 PM
 Young Adults Connect with Birds, Bugs and Nature
 For students 5th grade and up  Free
 Must Register to Attend Registration.
 https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14558546