
Event Calendar
Disclaimer: The events shown in this calendar are hosted by a variety of different environmental organizations and non-profits. Jersey City Birds is not affiliated with all of them.

September Virtual Bird Walk with Montclair Bird Club
Come along on Montclair Bird Club’s monthly book virtual bird walks (VBW)! This month’s theme is “White.”
To access the Zoom link, email montclairbirdclub1920@gmail.com.

Youth Birding Club | September Meeting
Calling all youth aged 10 to 14! Join the Fall 2025 Youth Birding Club, where once a month on Saturday, you’ll be able to explore the countless diverse avian species in Jersey City with JerseyCityBirds, FBC.JC, and Rutgers 4-H! Binoculars, notebooks, and snacks provided!

October Virtual Bird Walk with Montclair Bird Club
Come along on Montclair Bird Club’s monthly book virtual bird walks (VBW)! This month’s theme is “White.”
To access the Zoom link, email montclairbirdclub1920@gmail.com.

Youth Birding Club | October Meeting
Calling all youth aged 10 to 14! Join the Fall 2025 Youth Birding Club, where once a month on Saturday, you’ll be able to explore the countless diverse avian species in Jersey City with JerseyCityBirds, FBC.JC, and Rutgers 4-H! Binoculars, notebooks, and snacks provided!

A Piece of the Great Piece | Hike with MBC
Walk along Centennial Park with Montclair Bird Club as you explore the immersive wetland hidden within this suburban town!

Montclair Chimney Swift Roost | Hike with MBC
Witness the spectacle of Chimney Swifts filling the sky, feeding on flying insects, and entering Buzz Aldrin Middle School’s chimney to roost until the next morning!

August Virtual Bird Walk with Montclair Bird Club
Come along on Montclair Bird Club’s monthly book virtual bird walks (VBW)! This month’s theme is “Birds of Prey—Beyond Raptors.”
To access the Zoom link, email montclairbirdclub1920@gmail.com.

Shorebird Walk
With over 250 distinct species of birds calling Liberty State Park home, you won’t want to miss this guided tour hosted by the NJDEP that explores the many shorebirds along this unique Atlantic Flyaway region!

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Hike
Walk with Montclair Bird Club at the 7,000-acre Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge! Explore the hardwood swamp, marsh, deciduous woods, fields, and open water as you spot waterfowl, raptors, and countless species of songbirds!

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

Mill Creek Marsh Hike
Join Montclair Bird Club on a marsh photography venture at Mill Creek Marsh! The rain day is June 29th.

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

Nature Walk @ Lincoln Park West
Join Jersey City Birds and NPSNJ on a nature walk at Lincoln Park West! Walk along the historic nature trail, look out for birds, and discuss the many native plants and trees along the way.

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

Eastern Trails at Waywayanda State Park
Walk with Montclair Bird Club at Waywayande State Park, a massive parcel of public land that includes the 2,617-acre Wawayanda Swamp! Have fun exploring their trails as you go along a 4.5-mile route. If you would like to leave earlier, you’re welcome to as well.

City of Water Day
City of Water Day is a day of free, family-friendly events situated around New Jersey and New York City! Join at various locations across the two states for countless exciting activities, including free kayaking, hands-on science lessons, birdwatching, and more!

July Virtual Bird Walk with Montclair Bird Club
Come along on Montclair Bird Club’s monthly book virtual bird walks (VBW)! This month’s theme is “Water.”
To access the Zoom link, email montclairbirdclub1920@gmail.com.

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

Mill Creek Marsh Photography
Join Montclair Bird Club on a marsh photography venture at Mill Creek Marsh! Photographers and non-photographers alike are all welcome! Rain day: June 29th.

Halifax Road Birding
Have fun with Montclair Bird Club as you explore Halifax Road, a birding hotspot in Bergen County! Take a leisurely hike around the Ramapo River and witness countless species of birds.

Sterling Forest State Park Birding
Explore golden-winged warblers and other rare bird species with the Montclair Bird Club in this fun birding trip!

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.

South Mountain Reservation Birding
Join Montclair Bird Club in a birding hike in the 2100-acre South Mountain Nature Reserve! Walk several trails and witness a wonderful migrant trap right in the heat of spring migration.

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.
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Morning Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.

Nature Walk @ Lincoln Park West
Join Sierra Club and Jersey City Birds on a nature walk at Lincoln Park West! Walk along the historic nature trail and witness the beautiful spring migration.

Cold Brook Farm Birding
Email mbcoutings@gmail.com to register for a birding expedition at Cold Brook Farm, led by the Montclair Bird Club! Discover the countless migratory and breeding bird species that cold that region home.

"Big Day" of Birding
Join four major birding groups for a “Big Day” of birding, where everyone will attempt to identify as many species of birds as possible! There are two start times available: 6 AM and 9 AM.
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Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.
![Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452b5b89b79d52647872b5f/1742504044676-2FHRSBESY2UWSUNO4S06/Birding_lores_2018-05-24_Angelito-Jusay-700x467.jpg)
Evening Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.

Garret Mountain Wednesday Morning Walks
Join Fred Pfeifer every Wednesday morning at 8 AM for a birding walk around the Garret Moutnain Reservation! Text/call Fred at 973-809-7674 to register and find out each week’s meeting location.
This is a recurring event.
![Morning Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6452b5b89b79d52647872b5f/1742503803022-1ACW80YTYWQ1QOGZ1IYM/Birding_lores_2018-05-24_Angelito-Jusay_8-700x467.jpg)
Morning Birding Tour at Bryant Park [Recurring]
Participate in guided tours by urban naturalist Gabriel Willow and view the diverse range of bird species in New York City!
Tours are Tuesdays at 8 AM, as well as Thursdays and Fridays at 5 PM.

NJ Audubon Big Day: Garret Mountain Reservation
This is NJ Audubon’s Big Day — a chance to raise money and attention to environmental issues and bird conservation! Find as many birds as possible in the Garret Mountain Reservation’s 310 acres of woodlands and fields! Bird for as long as you’d like; there’s no limit!