Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Help protect birds and their habitats where we live, work, and recreate. To apply to become a Bird City go to:
birdcity.org/texas/applyAndRenew

00:00 - introduction
00:20 - goals
00:46 – benefits
01:02 – application action categories
01:23 – certification levels
01:51 – Bird City recognition
02:51 – major commitment by communities
03:13 – city of Cedar Hill actions
03:32 – bird safe glass
03:57 – Cedar Hill State Park as a partner
04:21 – Blackland Prairie restoration in the park
05:32 – community birding events
05:52 – FeatherFest in Galveston
06:40 – economic impact of birding in Texas
07:22 - any community can apply
08:02 – TPWD Urban Biologist help with applications
08:19 – grants and funding sources
08:52 – nature can thrive in cities