Birds in the Hills Festival

Welcome to the Birds in the Hills Festival!

About the Festival:

Come join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 5 p.m., at the beautiful Camp Oty'Okwa in Hocking Hills for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the natural world and the spring migration.

Birds in the Hills welcomes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, providing a chance to explore the biodiversity of the Appalachian region through interactive nature activities led by local guides and naturalists. In addition to a variety of birding excursions, the festival provides family-oriented programming, food, camping, interactive workshops, live music, nature inspired vendors, an off-the-charts silent auction, and more!

Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, there's something for everyone at this family-friendly festival. Grab your binoculars and get ready to immerse yourself in nature at the Birds in the Hills Festival.

Bird species that attendees may encounter include various warblers such as worm-eating, hooded, cerulean, black-throated green, prothonotary, blue-winged, magnolia, and blackburnian. Other notable species include the hermit thrush, rose-breasted grosbeak, and wood thrush.

*Ticket prices do not include meals. Meal tickets are available as an add on option and must be purchased two weeks in advance of the festival. No meal tickets will be available after April 21st. Participants are welcome to bring their own food and alcoholic beverages into the festival. Glass is not permitted.

Donate: Your contribution to the 2026 Birds in the Hills Festival will help Appalachian Understories continue its mission to preserve local knowledge, create a sense of place, benefit human health, and bring revenue into our region. Click here to donate today.