Birdathon 2025 is Almost Here!

Mark your Calendars for the 6th Annual CEC Birdathon: May 2 – May 18, 2025!

Cope Environmental Center invites nature lovers of all ages and experience levels to take part in our Annual Birdathon, happening May 2–18. It’s like a walkathon or readathon—but instead of counting steps or pages, we count birds!

Birdathon is fun, flexible, and for a great cause. You can:

Count bird species you spot (classic birding style)

Photograph birds you find

Track how many birding locations you explore

Bird anytime, anywhere—from your backyard feeders to trails at Cope or even hotspots across the country. Go solo or form a team of up to six and compete for fun prizes.

Every bird you count raises funds for environmental education and conservation at CEC. Just keep a checklist and gather at least one sponsor to pledge per species—or offer a flat donation.

This year’s Birdathon is one for the books—customizable, competitive, and deeply meaningful. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying the beauty of spring migration!

To keep up with the fun, please join our Facebook group: Birding with Cope Environmental Center to share questions, comments, photos, birding tips, and more! We will be updating this page with all the latest birding programs and workshops at CEC and posting about a new bird every day! 

Did you miss the Birdathon last year?

Here are the basics!

What is a birdathon? It is an opportunity to get outside, learn about your birds, and help raise funds for Cope Environmental Center. You can recruit supporters to pledge $.25, $.50, $1.00, or more for each different bird species (or they can support by making a flat donation!)

How to Join:

Solo Birders: Bird anytime between May 2–18, from your backyard, neighborhood, or favorite birding spots like CEC.

Teams: Form a group of up to six (friends, family, or coworkers) and bird together or separately—compete for fun and prizes!

Pledging: Ask supporters to donate per bird species you find, or make a flat donation. All gifts are tax-deductible and support environmental education.

New This Year:
Prefer something different? Try our Photo Count (track birds you photograph) or Location Count (log the places you explore). There’s a way for everyone to join in!

For $10 you can get your own Cope Environmental Center Birdathon pin and help support a great cause.

Interested in learning more about the CEC Birdathon? Visit our new website at www.visitcope.org for more information and to find out what else is happening at Cope Environmental Center!

If you are interested in making a gift to Cope Environmental Center to support our ongoing nature and sustainability education programs,
please see the buttons below!
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all qualifying donations and memberships to Cope Environmental Center are tax-deductible.

Our Contact Information

Cope Environmental Center

1730 Airport Road
Centerville, IN 47330

765-855-3188

http://www.visitcope.org

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