Welcome! Our FledglingFest events are designed specifically for kiddos (ages 6 & older) and their grown-ups! You can take part in one or more of the following events as part of your nature adventure and introduction to the world and wonders of Galveston’s natural environment.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be registered in order to be admitted on the FledglingFest field trips. Only registered children (ages 6 & older) and their adults can participate.

Date: Saturday, April 18
Time:  10:00am-11:00am
Cost:  $10 per child + 1 free adult

Embark on a fun-filled adventure with your family and friends to discover the incredible world of birds and birding! Bird watching is perfect for both kids and grown-ups, and the best part is you can do it anywhere and anytime.

We’re going to explore why the Galveston area is like a magical land for bird lovers, where you can find all sorts of fascinating birds. Learn all about birding – it’s like a treasure hunt but with birds. We’ll show you cool tricks to identify different birds and tell you about some awesome places where you and your family can go birdwatching.

Imagine exploring parks, gardens, or even your own backyard, spotting colorful birds and hearing their songs. Get ready to spread your wings and join us in this fantastic journey to discover the joy of birds – it’s going to be a blast!

Pair this indoor activity with any of our other FledglingFest adventures to take what you’ve learned indoors to the great outdoors!

All FledglingFest activities are geared for ages 6 and up and children must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be at least six years old in order to participate.

Date: Saturday, April 18
Time:  12:30pm – 1:30pm
Cost:  $10 per child + 1 free adult

Hop aboard the Seagull II for your Saturday adventure by boat on the FledglingFest Dolphins & Birds by Boat! Our expert leaders will be onboard to help you spot and identify frolicking dolphins and our feathered friends.

All participants must be registered prior to reporting to board the boat. Driving and parking directions will be emailed prior to the field trip.

All FledglingFest activities are geared for ages 6 and up and children must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be at least six years old in order to participate.

For the FREE Birds of Prey Raptor Shows, ALL are welcome to attend regardless of age and you do not have to be registered.

Location: Galveston Children’s Museum  
                  2618 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time:  1:00pm
Cost: Free for everyone, no need to register

Date: Saturday, April 18
Time:  2:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost:  $10 per child + 1 free adult

Take a tour of the Rainforest with one of the Moody Garden’s biologists as you explore a variety of birds from rainforest regions of the world. You will learn all about bird biology and adaptations in a fun, interactive program. The tour will last approximately 45 minutes.

Directions to the meeting site will be emailed prior to the field trip.

All FledglingFest activities are geared for ages 6 and up and children must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be at least six years old in order to participate. 

Photo: Kathy Adams Clark at Moody Gardens

Date: Sunday, April 19
Time:  9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost:  $10 per child + 1 free adult

Birding field trip for kids and their grown-ups! On this trip, participants will learn the basics of counting and recording all the birds that they see. We will also go over field marks and identification tips for the different birds we observe. One of our trip leaders will keep a checklist for our group. This checklist will be submitted to eBird (an online database) where scientists can use our checklist, along with millions of other checklists, to learn more about bird migration and population trends. Our checklist will be shared or emailed to participants (or their grown-ups) after the field trip. The particular birding sites we visit will depend on where lots of birds were seen on earlier FeatherFest field trips.

This trip meets at FeatherFest headquarters at Moody Gardens Convention Center. All participants must be registered prior to boarding the bus.

All FledglingFest activities are geared for ages 6 and up and children must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be at least six years old in order to participate. 

Date: Sunday, April 19

Time:  9:30am-11:30am
Cost:  $10 per child + 1 free adult

The activity will kick off with a brief lecture session on the use of binoculars, how to journal nature observations, and a brief discussion of the beach habitat and animals, shorebirds and other things they are likely to observe.  Then participants will take an approximately hour long walk along the beach to learn and discuss  what they see and journal observations. Following the walk, participants will use their observations and journal notes to draw a picture of their favorite observation. 

Registered participants will meet on the beachside of GISP near the sea turtle statue.

All FledglingFest activities are geared for ages 6 and up and children must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be at least six years old in order to participate.