Join the flock! The Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park (FMCP) is seeking volunteers for its first-ever Christmas Bird Count event on Sunday, Dec. 15, offering a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists to contribute to an important study.
The event, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon, is part of the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running citizen science bird project in the world. Volunteers will gather at the David Dinkins Circle, located at the north end of Flushing Meadows Corona Park, where they will receive binoculars to help them count birds in the area.
As part of the count, participants will log the bird species they observe, contributing valuable data for ongoing conservation research. Volunteers can also partner with others to participate in this collaborative effort, helping to make a significant impact on bird conservation.
“The Christmas Bird Count is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in science, bird watching, or the environment to get involved and make a difference,” said the Alliance for FMCP in a statement. “We’re thrilled to offer this new event and invite people from all backgrounds to take part.”
FMCP, which is home to ecologically unique areas, including a protected wetland, lake, and brackish shoreline, regularly offers volunteer opportunities to help maintain and improve the park. Past service projects have included tree planting, mulching, litter removal, and other activities designed to enhance the park for the local community and beyond.
To sign up for the Christmas Bird Count click here or to learn more about other volunteer opportunities, visit the Alliance for FMCP’s website. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to participate in this event and others, helping to preserve and improve one of New York City’s most iconic parks.
