We invite you to join us on May 2, 2026, for our “Wonder of Wings” event! This is the official day we show the tower to the public and explain how it works. There will be a full day of bird themed programs for kids and adults including talks by renowned experts in the field, Woodland Trail bird walks, music and dance performance, crafts, and more.  If you want to help us further consider donating to our non-profit.  Plus, general admission to the park will only be $15.00/per person!

On May 2nd, we have a list of amazing activites and events planned:

• Motus Demonstration
• Guided bird walk on trail/ Merlin app training (Greg Drossel)
• Build a bird house workshop
• Bird photography talk (Tony Graziano)
• Bird songs talk (Tony Phillips)
• ESM School orchestra performance- bird-themed music ie. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony
• Interpretive dance workshop with bird focus by Teatro Yerbabruja (confirmed)
• Interactive program (Tony Valderrama)
• Takeaway worksheet “What’s in your backyard?”
• Long Island Symphony Orchestra- Audubon- Susan Barbash (Steve Bard to coordinate)
• Camp Zoo display
• LIGF membership display
• Songbird Sessions display
• Intern Info display

You will get to see how this technology helps us protect our local wildlife by showing us which areas of Long Island are most important for animals to survive. It is a great chance to learn how we are working together to keep our birds and insects flying high for years to come. Find out more at motus.org

Motus is a global group of researchers working together to track how birds, bats, and insects move. These small animals wear tiny electronic tags that send signals to stations set up all over the world. This technology helps scientists learn exactly where animals go, giving us the tools we need to better protect nature and wildlife.

Special thanks to Brome and Valley Farms for their generous donations of supplies to make our event even greater!