Discovery Saturday: Backyard Bird Bash

Calling all bird lovers and backyard birdwatchers! 🦜✨

Backyard Bird Bash is a special Discovery Saturday packed with bird-themed fun for the whole family. Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM to explore the fascinating world of birds through hands-on activities and close-up learning experiences.

PLUS: You'll get to meet Elachee’s new residential, non-releasable Red-Tailed Hawk and help us choose her name! We can’t wait to introduce her and share her story with you.

Come spend the day exploring, learning, and celebrating our feathered friends! You’re in for an egg-cellent time! 🥚😄

🗓️ Date: February 7
⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Discovery Dome at Elachee Nature Science Center

NOTE: Tickets to this event are included in your general admission, so be sure to grab yours ahead of time!

You may also like the following events from Elachee Nature Science Center:

• This Wednesday, 31st December, 11:00 am, Glow Wild: Glow in the Dark Nature Party in Gainesville
• This Friday, 2nd January, 03:00 pm, Women of the Woods Club in Gainesville
• Happening on, 17th January, 10:00 am, Discovery Dome Saturday: Planet Party in Gainesville