Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival

02/26/2026

We’re so honored to be featured by ClickOrlando! 🐦
The Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival continues to grow, and we’re grateful for the community support.

Take a look at the full story below ⬇️

The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival brings in tourists from around the country, and they fill hotel rooms during a traditionally slow part of the season. But that success may be in jeopardy. Studies show there are fewer birds to watch.

01/25/2026

That's a wrap. Thank you to everyone who made this year's festival a success. We love you all. See you next year!

01/21/2026

Thank you to everyone for such a great first day of the 27th Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival.

01/19/2026

🌿 Sunday Field Trips — A Beautiful Way to Close the Festival 🌿
📅 Sunday, January 25, 2026

✨ Sunday field trips include experiences like:
• River Lakes Conservation Area hike to the St. Johns River
• Orlando Wetlands Park Walking Tour
• Learn Wildlife Photography at Jetty Park
• Black Point Wildlife Drive & Cruickshank Trail
• Dicerandra Scrub Preserve
• Leroy Wright & James G. Bourbeau Memorial Park

🚌 These guided trips are led by experienced birders, photographers, and conservation professionals — a perfect way to wrap up the festival in the field.

🎟️ View Sunday field trips & register here:
👉 https://scbwa.net

01/18/2026

🎉 Saturday Highlights at the 27th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival 🎉
📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026

Saturday is packed with inspiring talks, global perspectives, and presentations. Whether you’re here for conservation, travel, or storytelling, there’s something for everyone.

✨ Saturday sessions to check out include:
• Saturday Keynote: Alex Freeze — The Florida Wildlife Corridor Story: Collaboration, Conservation, and the Future of Wild Florida

• Rare Birds, Close Calls, and Adventures of an Eco-Explorer (FREE with registration)
• Birding the Prime Meridian — Sharks, Sea Turtles, and Seabirds of the South Atlantic (FREE with registration)
• Birds & Culture in Southern Portugal (FREE with registration)

🛍️ And don’t forget — our Expo Halls are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! (Please register in advance.)
Explore optics and photography gear, conservation organizations, artists, authors, tour companies, and more. Even if you’re not attending a session, the Expo Halls are a must-visit part of the festival.

🎟️ Plan your Saturday and register now:
👉 https://scbwa.net

01/17/2026

🎉 Friday at SCBWF Still Has Room — Don’t Miss These Highlights! 🎉

Friday, January 23 at the 27th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival is packed with world-class learning, conservation, and inspiration — and there’s still time to grab a spot.

✨ Friday highlights with availability include:

🎤 Friday Keynote: Ted Floyd, American Birding Association
“Birding & Nature Study in the Digital Era”
🕕 6:00 PM

🐦 Using Motus to Study Bird Movement and Behaviour (FREE with registration)
🌎 Birds, Butterflies & Biodiversity of Mexico (FREE with registration)
🎧 Earbirding with Your Phone (FREE with registration)

From cutting-edge bird science to stories that deepen how we experience nature, Friday offers something for every level of birder.

🛍️ And don’t forget — our Expo Halls are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Explore optics, photography gear, conservation organizations, artists, authors, and more.
👉 Please register for the Expo Halls so we know you’re coming!

🎟️ Build your Friday schedule now:
👉 https://scbwa.net

01/17/2026

🎤 Thursday Offerings Still Have Room — Join Us! 🎤

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the 27th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival offers a powerful lineup of learning, conservation, and exploration — and there’s still room to join in.

✨ Thursday sessions with availability include:
• Thursday Keynote: Michael J. Parr, President of American Bird Conservancy - The Future of Bird Conservation – Lessons from Ecuador
✨ The following are FREE with festival registration:
• Florida Master Naturalist Program: Environmental Education in Action!
• Screening of “Lights Out Texas” Documentary
• John James Audubon’s Expedition to Florida
• Barrier Island Education Center & Pelican Island Boat Trip

From world-class conservation leadership to hands-on learning and field experiences, Thursday is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired.

🛍️ And don’t forget — our Expo Halls are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Even if you’re not attending a session, the Expo Halls are a must-visit space to explore optics, photography gear, conservation organizations, artists, authors, and more.
👉 Please register for the Expo Halls so we know you’re coming!

🎟️ Build your Thursday schedule now:
👉 https://scbwa.net

01/15/2026

🎤 Wednesday Learning Sessions Still Have Room — Join Us! 🎤

If you’re planning your first day at the 27th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival (January 21, 2026), Wednesday offers a fantastic lineup of presentations, as well as availability in some of our field trips, workshops, photography classes, and presentations.

✨ Spots available on Wednesday include:
• Opening Keynote with Dr. Hilary Swain
✨ Spots available on Wednesday that are FREE with festival registration:
• Florida Master Naturalist Program: Environmental Education in Action
• Birds & Conservation on Panama’s Western Caribbean Slope
• Snakes of Florida
• Using Props to Teach Nature

🛍️ And don’t forget — our Expo Halls are FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Even if you’re not attending a session, the Expo Halls are a must-visit space to explore optics, photography gear, conservation organizations, artists, authors, and more. Please register for the Expo Halls so we know you're coming.

🎟️ Build your Wednesday schedule now:
👉 https://scbwa.net