Our mission ~ to foster awareness, understanding, and appreciation of nature and its interrelationships.
Birdsong Nature Center's 565 acres of wildflower meadows,
forests, ponds and swamps, are home to a myriad of birds
and other wildlife. Here you can enjoy the serenity and
beauty of the natural landscape and return home with a
renewed spirit.
From the early 1800's to the present, the land now known as Birdsong
was transformed from pristine longleaf pine forest to a
plantation, then farm, and now a center for
conservation and learning.
Founders Betty and Ed Komarek
created this haven for wildlife so others will have a place
to experience nature and become inspired to protect natural
resources everywhere. Using fire, they created habitats
that support a great diversity of wildlife species. The
resulting living museum and outdoor classroom are used year
round for natural history instruction and hands-on
learning.
Features - Visit the Bird Window for an extraordinary and intimate bird-viewing experience. The surrounding gardens and pool have attracted over 160
species of birds, including many rare and first sightings.
- Twelve miles of Nature Trails provide the perfect setting
for casual hiking and exploration.
- The Butterfly Garden,
vibrant with colorful butterflies from April - November is
an entrancing place to relax and observe the butterfly life
cycle.
- Tune in to the sounds of nature at the Listening
Place, a screened pavilion overlooking Big Bay Swamp.
We invite you to experience Birdsong for yourself. Our hours are: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM, and Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 4-12 years old Free to members
Birdsong's House, Bird Window, trails and Chickadee Gift Shop are all open during normal operating hours.