Dates and Ages:

Ages: 8-13

• June 23rd-27th

  • New participants   

• July 7th -11th

  • Returning participants 

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New this year! Weeks will be divided by returning and new participants. Returning participants will be building on the knowledge of previous years and spend more time birding. New participants will cover the foundations of birding and the unique locations of each field trip. No birding experience is required to apply. (Returning participants will not receive new binoculars)  

 

Times:

• 8:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.

  • Drop-off and pick-up will be at Masonville Cove each day. (1000 Frankfurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21226). Even on days of travel, times and location of drop off and pick up remain the same.

  • Families are invited to join for an end of week celebration on Friday starting at noon, you can come see what the kids have been learning about all week. Friday will include and pizza party for both participants and families.

  • Friday will be a short day 8:30-2pm. 

 

Where is Birding Week?

• Each day will begin at Masonville Cove. Two or three of the five days of Youth Birding Week will include travel (travel is dependent on weather). Trips to Cox Creek (Anne Arundel County), Hart-Miller Island(Baltimore County) and Poplar Island (Talbot County) are included. Trips to Poplar Island and Hart-Miller Island will include a boat ride. 

 

What is included in Birding Week:

• Birding Week is FREE to all participants.

• Each child will receive a birding toolkit which will include a birding field guide and binoculars. These tools are for your child to keep even after the program has ended. 

• Daily lunch will be provided, as well as water, juice, and snacks during the day. 

 

What is Birding Week?

• Youth will experience a 5-day immersive and hands-on birding program led by local birding experts. Participants will use citizen science tools to identify and catalog bird species by taking field trips to some of the best birding locations in Maryland.  Participants will learn about local bird populations, their habitats, and ways that habitat can be restored to support bird survival. Participants do not need any prior knowledge of birding to participate in this program, only a love of nature! 

 

How to apply

• Fill out the form below. This application is not a guarantee of participation in the program. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and priority may be given to those from the Port's neighboring communities. If you are selected, you will receive an email in May. We are accepting a limited number of participants each week. If you have any questions about the application process or program, please contact Emily Sperling - esperling@menv.com.

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Help Spead the word 

Click below to download a 2025 flyer.  

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