Waubesa Wetlands near Madison is one of Wisconsin's most studied water habitats and provides important food and shelter for waterfowl and migrating songbirds. Enjoy a free screening and event around ‘An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands,’ a film featuring Calvin DeWitt, a wetland scientist sharing the knowledge and wisdom he has found from living on the marsh for over 50 years. The filmmaker, Ben Albert, is his 20-year-old grandson.

Swift Night Out returns this September, and SOS Save Our Songbirds will have a booth at this event where Madison bird-loving organizations celebrate the incredible natural phenomenon of Chimney Swifts coming in to roost during migration!

National Hummingbird Day is Sept. 7, 2024, and Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison and SOS Save Our Songbirds are teaming up for a special day of discovery and fun dedicated to Wisconsin’s smallest bird.

Visit our SOS booth on Saturday, Aug. 24, at one of the country’s longest-running outdoor music festivals. Great music, food, craft vendors, , and quirky traditions come together each year at the corner of Spaight and Ingersoll.

See how small changes at home can help give birds the habitat they need year-round and reduce window threats. There also will be a native plant sale beginning at beginning at 4 p.m.

North American bird populations have plunged 30 percent in recent decades and birds flying into windows is one of the leading causes. This online train-the-trainers style webinar shares the science behind why birds hit windows, solutions homeowners and communities can use to reduce collisions, and resources you'd need to share this information with others.

North American bird populations have plunged 30 percent in recent decades and birds flying into windows is one of the leading causes. This online train-the-trainers style webinar shares the science behind why birds hit windows, solutions homeowners and communities can use to reduce collisions, and resources you'd need to share this information with others.

Join us at Sustain Dane’s breakfast and conversation on buiding a “Bird-Friendly Future: the connection between birds, people and the planet.” We’ll send you away with some supplies you can use that day to help save songbirds!

In this online presentation, you’ll enjoy amazing insights into Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and see how to attract them to your yard, then lean into ways to prevent these beauties from flying into your home windows, something they are 175 times more likely to do than the average bird!

In this free online presentation, you’ll enjoy amazing insights into Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and see how to attract them to your yard, and then lean into ways to prevent these beauties from flying into your home windows, something they’re 175 times more likely to do than the average bird!

Visit our SOS booth on the second day of this event that launches eastside Madison’s glorious season of summer music festivals. Learn about 3 easy ways to help birds around home and listen to hot local talent and touring national acts on two stages.

While you’re picking up plants you pre-ordered or buying them at the Friends of Wehr Native Plant Sale, stop by our booth on Saturday, June 1 from 10-2:30 p.m.

Nearly 3 billion birds, or 30%, have vanished from North America since 1970 and the birds we most want to see and hear have suffered the biggest declines: warblers, finches, sparrows and blackbirds. The good news is the average Wisconsinite can be part of the solution! Learn how through a presentation and display.

Join in a fun spring tradition that combines birding and a great breakfast! Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve celebrates World Migratory Bird Day and the return of many of migratory songbirds! Stop by the SOS booth to learn more about three easy ways you can help birds at home.

Party for the Planet is the Henry Vilas Zoo’s annual Earth Day celebration and SOS Save Our Songbirds is excited to have a booth here and help with planting a new kids’ garden creating plenty of bird habitat!

It’s all about birds . . . A morning of birdy activities for the whole family to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the fact that Oshkosh is a BIRD CITY! Bring your binoculars to this free event with fun activities for all ages and information and supplies from the SOS Save Our Songbirds campaign.

Get the skinny on Wisconsin’s fat (and not-so-fat) birds! As our state’s beloved birds fly overhead during their spring migration, we hope you’ll join us for a lunchtime webinar to learn some easy ways to help keep our native bird population fat, healthy, and flying. Plus be among the first to learn the winner of Wisconsin Fat Bird Week!

Stop by our SOS Save Our Songbirds booth at the 11th Annual Madison FUN Bird and Nature Festival at Warner Park. This free event features a walk-through Live Raptor Show by Open Door Bird Sanctuary and a variety of interactive educational bird and nature exhibits.

World Migratory Bird Day in Wausau brings a free event with fun for the whole family. A guided bird walk runs 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., view live birds, join in educational activities, games, prizes and crafts for kids, and a chance to talk to experts on the importance of insects to birds and planting native species.

Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, SOS Save Our Songbirds, and Olbrich Botanical Gardens share the science behind why birds hit windows and demonstrate window treatments to easily do at home to prevent the deadly thuds.

Celebrate Earth Day and engage your kids with hands-on activities and learning. We’re excited to share three easy ways to help save our songbirds at our SOS booth!

A Community One Read of Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy wraps up with a fantastic native plant presentation, free chili supper, and discussion of the book. We’re excited our materials will be featured at the bird and conservation group information fair at 4:30 p.m.

SOS Save Our Songbirds Coordinator Lisa Gaumnitz joins the Bay Area Bird Club for a conversation and display sharing campaign progress as well as information and supplies to take three easy actions at home to help our declining songbirds.

In North America, nearly 30% of birds have vanished in the past 50 years, and songbirds are among the hardest hit. The good news is that we can all help by take several simple steps at home. Our special workshop features top experts sharing 3 Ways to Help at Home.

What Can You Do to Reduce Bird-Window Collisions? Learn easy home window solutions, take home a window treatment kit while supplies last, and tour the fantastic Birds in Art exhibition.

Family fun, good food and a fantastic natural phenomena all rolled into one! Join Madison area birding groups on Friday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. to watch and help count Chimney Swifts diving into a chimney at a church on Madison’s near west side.

Cedar Waxwings and other songbirds are fueling up as fall fruits ripen. Visit this awesome birdwatching site and pick up a free window collision prevention kit to keep them from hitting one of your home windows.

National Hummingbird Day is Sept. 2 and the Milwaukee Zoo is celebrating at their new Backyard Bird Walk. Come learn about all things hummingbird! SOS Save Our Songbirds will be there to talk about why Hummingbirds are the second most vulnerable bird to window crashes and give away window treatment kits while supplies last. Photo: Ryan Brady