Join the 2024 Great Texas Birding Classic for an extraordinary birdwatching adventure

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Residents are invited to participate in the Great Texas Birding Classic on April 20, 2024. This event will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lakeside Park, located at 5001 West Alden Bridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77382.

The Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) is an annual competition held across Texas, challenging registered teams to identify and count as many bird species as possible within a specified timeframe. This is the biggest birdwatching tournament in the United States.

The Woodlands Township registered team is sponsored by Visit The Woodlands and will be competing in the “Big Sit” category where participants are challenged to remain within a 50-foot-diameter circle to count their birds. Residents can join The Woodlands team and help spot and identify as many birds as possible in the allotted time. New to birding? Let our team members guide the way. No birding experience needed!

Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and binoculars for optimal viewing, or they can borrow a pair from the event coordinators (limited supplies available). All ages are welcome to join this great outdoor adventure. For more information, please contact The Woodlands Township Environmental Services at enviro@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

To register online and access further details, please visit The Woodlands 2024 Great Texas Birding Classic.

For comprehensive insights into The Great Texas Birding Classic event, visit the official Texas Parks and Wildlife event webpage at https://tpwd.texas.gov/events/great-texas-birding-classic.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating world of avian observation and contribute to habitat conservation throughout Texas. Join us for the Great Texas Birding Classic 2024 and let your passion for nature soar.

The Woodlands Township is a special purpose district, providing fire protection, environmental services, parks and recreation, economic development, enhanced law enforcement services and more to over 120,000 residents and 2,000 businesses. Located 27 miles north of Houston, Texas, The Woodlands Township is committed to supporting the highest quality of life for its residents, businesses and visitors. Please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov to learn more.