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Shorebird Festival Returns to Jamaica Bay

Name: Shorebird Festival Returns to Jamaica Bay
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Broad Channel, NY

Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Broad Channel, NY

Broad Channel residents can attend the free 21st Annual Shorebird Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, August 16, at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The program includes guided birding walks, informational talks and family-friendly activities for birders of all skill levels. Organizers say attendees will meet at the refuge visitor center on Cross Bay Boulevard. The festival is presented by Gateway National Recreation Area with Jamaica Bay and bird-conservation partners, and the event is designed for both adults and children.

This local community update for Broad Channel, NY is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026 and is presented by Liliana Aristizabal. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Broad Channel, NY area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Ranger's Choice Walk Explores Jamaica Bay

On Sunday, August 2, the National Park Service will offer a free Ranger's Choice guided walk at 10:30 a.m. from the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Cross Bay Boulevard. The one-hour program highlights the...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Volunteers Will Clean East Pond Shoreline

Residents can join a shoreline cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 8, at the East Pond valve area of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, 175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel. Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conserv...

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Sunday Ranger Walk Highlights Refuge Nature

On Sunday, August 9, the free Ranger's Choice guided walk returns to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m. The one-hour National Park Service program focuses on the natural features and history of...

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Ranger Guided Walk Covers Jamaica Bay History

On Sunday, August 23, the National Park Service will hold another free Ranger's Choice guided walk at 10:30 a.m. at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. The one-hour program highlights Jamaica Bay's nature an...

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Final Summer Ranger Walk Visits Refuge

Sunday, August 30, is the final scheduled date for the summer Ranger's Choice guided walk series at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The free, one-hour National Park Service program begins at 10:30 a.m. at the visitor cente...

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