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The Maine Young Birders Club connects youth interested in the natural world to each other, to inspiring people, and to the wild places of Maine.

MYBC is a community for young birders ages 11–18 across Maine. We run monthly outings and nature events year-round — giving kids a safe, fun space to explore birds and the outdoors alongside peers who share their curiosity.

We believe time in nature matters. Our programs build skills, spark conservation awareness, and open doors to careers in natural science — and scholarships are available to help members attend birding camps and other events.

Membership is free, made possible entirely by donations from our supporters.

Our Mission

To give Maine's youth a safe, joyful community for experiencing birds and nature — and to empower the next generation of naturalists and conservationists.

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Time in nature is not leisure time; it’s an essential investment in our children’s health (and also, by the way, in our own).

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— Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

OBJECTIVES

To foster an interest in birding among young people in Maine.
To offer a fun and safe community for young birders in Maine.
To provide positive role models and the safest possible environment for MYBC events.
To foster nature education and appreciation. (a) To build young people's' knowledge and skills through dynamic and interactive birding-based educational programs, activities, and events. (b) To further awareness of conservation issues affecting Maine birds.
To offer and maintain a website (www.maineyoungbirders.org) and a discussion group (via Facebook or other site) to facilitate communication among Maine young birders.
To publish monthly trip reports.
To cultivate youth members’ interest in potential career options related to birds, the natural sciences, and conservation.
To build partnerships and foster relationships with other nature and birding groups in Maine and the U.S., thereby strengthening our collective web of support.
To develop and share best practices in birding experiences and education.
To have fun!