Birds Georgia will celebrate its 100th anniversary of bird conservation efforts in 2026 with a yearlong series of events and programs throughout the state.
Among the plans the organization announced include guided birding trips, habitat restoration workdays, festivals and community gatherings that Birds Georgia says are “designed to welcome birders and nature lovers of all experience levels.”
“For a century, Birds Georgia has shown what’s possible when people come together for birds and the places they need to thrive,” said Adam Betuel, executive director of Birds Georgia. “Our centennial is both a celebration of the progress we’ve made and a call to action for the next 100 years — because the future of birds in Georgia depends on what we accomplish today.”
In addition to the events, to commemorate its storied history, Birds Georgia has launched an interactive timeline that features several historic photographs and archival materials from the University of Georgia, the Atlanta History Center and the organization’s own scrapbook collection. Birds Georgia also donated its historic scrapbook to the Cherokee Garden Library at the Atlanta History Center earlier this month, during a private ceremony.
While the 100th year celebration will primarily look back at the conservation organization’s accomplishments, Birds Georgia is also looking ahead to the future with the announcement of its new centennial legacy initiative: the Georgia Birding Trail.
According to Birds Georgia, The Georgia Birding Trail is a statewide network of birding hotspots that aims to protect critical habitats, expand access to birding, boost eco-tourism and inspire future conservationists.
The first trail sites are expected to be announced sometime in early 2026.
“The Georgia Birding Trail is about connecting people to nature while protecting the habitats birds depend on,” said Betuel. “By highlighting exceptional birding sites across the state, we’re creating new opportunities for conservation, education, and sustainable tourism — benefiting both birds and communities for generations to come.”
The full slate of centennial events can be found on the Birds Georgia website.
