The Yuma Bird, Nature, and History Festival is three days of activities that begin January 4th. The event features guided tours of some of the most amazing locations in our region, highlights the one-of-a kind birds and creatures we share our home with, and explores the history of our community.
The fesitval coincides with National Bird Day on January 5th, but the city of Yuma’s Madeleine Coil tells KAWC organizers saw an opportunity to tie the event to all of the nature and history in in the area.
Events take place at locations across the region that make up a literal bucket-list of locations every resident and visitor should see, says Coil. Site locations include Mittry Lake, Yuma Proving Ground, the Moody Garden and the Yuma Territorial Prison.
Organizing the sites and activities took coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, the Yuma Audubon Society, the Yuma Aviation and history Museum, City of Yuma Parks and Recreation and a team of experts who agreed to share their knowledge through presentations.
Coils suggests individuals register for the events they’d like to attend by December 31st. Most activities and presentations are free of cost, however, the Colorado River canoe trip and excursion to the Salton Sea require additional fees.
Friday, January 4 |
Mysteries of Yuma |
YPG Museum |
Wings over Yuma |
Mysteries of Yuma |
Bat Viewing |
Canoe Trip |
Star Gazing |
Saturday, January 5 |
River History |
Hiking the Pacific Crest |
Who named that bird |
The Importance of Migration Corridors |
Wildlife & Native Plants |
Plants of Palm Canyon |
Mittry Lake & Vicinity |
Betty's Kitchen |
West Wetlands Plants |
Imperial NWR |
Muggins Mountains |
Bird and Nature Walk |
Cocopah Museum/Fry Bread |
East Wetlands birding |
Yuma Territorial Prison |
Moody Garden |
West Wetlands |
Birds of Trinidad and Tobago |
Sunday, January 6 |
Salton Sea |
Senator's Wash |