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In 2015, International Migratory Bird Day will focus on the importance of habitat to birds. With the beautiful work of artist Amelia Hansen, we are developing the annual poster, education materials, and promotional materials that will be used from Canada to Argentina and the Caribbean. As Amelia completes the paintings, help us select the 2015 poster design by placing your vote!!
Environment for the Americas (EFTA) provides information and education materials about birds, bird conservation, and bird education from Canada to South America. Our programs inspire people of all ages to get outdoors, learn about birds, and take part in their conservation. Bird educators, bird festival organizers, and birders find opportunities to connect ideas, create bird festivals, and offer education close to home or across borders. Known for our signature program, International Migratory Bird Day, we also have programs that connect people year-round. 

International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD), the signature program of EFTA, is the only international education program that highlights and celebrates the migration of nearly 350 species of migratory birds between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Each year IMBD explores a different aspect of migratory birds and their conservation.

INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY

What is International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD)?
IMBD celebrates and brings attention to one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas - bird migration.  Bird Day is celebrated in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
When is International Migratory Bird Day??
IMBD officially takes place on the second Saturday in May in the U.S. and Canada and in October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean each year. But we recognize that this date doesn't work well for all bird events and bird festival organizers, or for the migratory birds themselves. To the south, migratory birds have left, heading for breeding sites to the north. Farther north, the birds haven't arrived.  We remedied this problem by removing the month and day from our bird education and festival materials, leaving only the year, and reminding groups "everyday is bird day." Now, IMBD is celebrated almost year-round. Most U.S. and Canada events take place in April and May, while fall events are the norm in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Why Celebrate Migratory Birds?
Public awareness and concern are crucial components of migratory bird conservation. Citizens who are enthusiastic about birds, informed about threats, and empowered to become involved in addressing those threats, can make a tremendous contribution to maintaining healthy bird populations. By modeling what can be done and involving people, their interest and involvement in stewardship can grow. One of the most successful vehicles for public education on migratory birds is International Migratory Bird Day(IMBD).  Across the Americas Bird Day events are providing great ways for people to get involved. 

Educational and Promotional Materials
Environment for the Americas develops many educational and promotional materials related to each year’s theme. We invite you to use these materials at any time to support your events and programs. The materials and resources we provide are relevant after the theme year has past.  Consider incorporating materials from the following themes into your programs at any time. Available materials are listed under each theme.