Bird Banding Demonstration
Event Details
Curious about bird populations at the National Arboretum? Come out to a bird banding demonstration on Saturday, May 30th from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the Washington
Event Details
Curious about bird populations at the National Arboretum? Come out to a bird banding demonstration on Saturday, May 30th from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the Washington Youth Garden. The National Zoo’s Migratory Bird Center will band birds as part of a community-based research project on the role of gardens in sustaining bird populations. Highly trained scientists will explain the purpose of bird banding and show how they temporarily capture, band, and release birds. Registration is not required for this event, and the demonstration is free to attend.
Time
May 30, 2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am