Sharing the joy of birds and nature is at the core of everything we do at Wild Birds Unlimited of Alpharetta.

 

Additionally, we love playing an active role in the local community. We like to do this in a variety of ways by hosting educational presentations, having charity drives, donating to local causes, and offering local/Georgia made products. Our newest fun thing, we will be hosting local artists by providing a free space for them to have a Pop-Up shop outside our store on the weekends.

 

Here are some of the events we currently have scheduled. Please check back here or call the store to find out up-to--date scheduled events or changes.

 

Check back soon and often for up to date info on upcoming events!!

 

SAVE THE DATES!       ALL Ages welcome!

 

2026 Educational Events:

May

* 05/02/2026 @ 12pm– Wild Nest Rehab: Help! I Found a Baby Bird!

What to do if you find a baby or injured bird. Wild Nest Bird Rehabilitation is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to rehabilitating Georgia’s injured and orphaned wild birds for release back to the wild and educating the public about bird conservation. Join us to learn what is involved in bird rehabilitation, how to know if a bird needs help, what to do if you find a bird that does need help, and ways you can protect birds in your own backyard and community.

 

* SPONSORING 05/09/2026 @ 9am-4pm Johns Creek Beautification Secret Gardens Tour

 

* 05/16/2026 @ 12pm–4pm Hand Me Down Zoo: Exotic Animals

A whole bunch of wild critters from around the WORLD! Up to 10 different wildlife ambassadors: mongooses, hedgehogs, emus (will depend on height), ferrets, tortoises, big snakes, possible south American crab eating raccoon.

 

* 05/23/2026 @ 12pm – All About Bees: Master Beekeeper Debra DeWitt

Master Beekeeper Debra DeWitt has kept bees since 2018 and maintains colonies at her home in Atlanta, throughout GA and in NC. She is an active member of the Tara and Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Associations, where she has held officer and board positions. Plus helping to mold new beekeepers, she teaches at a school a Decatur, in her local community gardens, and in the Georgia Beekeepers Association (GBA) prison program.

Come enjoy this educational talk on her conservation efforts and learn about how you too can help our local bee population! There will be show and tell items, including a live hive – see if you can spot the queen! Plus, there will be locally made honey to sample and buy at the end of her fascinating program!

 

June

* 06/06/2026 @ 12pm – Shade of Green Permaculture

Smart Stormwater: Designing Resilient Landscapes
Discover how your landscape can slow, absorb, and store rainwater while supporting soil health and native ecosystems. In this seminar, Brandy Hall, Founder of Shades of Green Permaculture, shares practical strategies like swales, rain gardens, and plant selection to restore the water cycle and build long-term resilience. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to create sustainable, water-smart landscapes.
About the Speaker:
Brandy Hall is the Founder & CEO of Shades of Green Permaculture, a certified B Corp and Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company (2025). With nearly 20 years of experience designing regenerative landscapes, she is a nationally recognized leader in permaculture, author of The Complete Guide to Home Permaculture (2026), and currently serves as Mayor of Pine Lake, GA.
Copies of Brandy’s book: The Complete Guide to Home Permaculture will be available for purchase after the presentation.

* 06/13/2026 @ 12pm Waddle on Inn Rescue

Waddle On Inn Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) waterfowl rescue outside of Blue Ridge, GA, founded by Julie Wootten.
We specialize in disabled, injured, dumped domestic waterfowl or those who need a safe place to land. We have an amazing veterinary team who helps us to get our rescues back to health and give them a better quality of life with
pet-friendly adopters. We partner with cities and counties to rescue domestic waterfowl on public ponds, rivers or lakes.

July

* 07/11/2026 @ 2pm – Rose Guerra – Bluebirds in Your Backyard

Bluebirds in Your Backyard
The colors, the songs, the sweet family interactions – come learn about one of our most charming backyard birds – the Eastern Bluebird! Naturalist Rose Guerra will cover how to support your backyard bluebirds – from food to nesting sites to native landscaping.

 

* 07/18/2026 @ 3pm – Nehemiah Ray; Pest a& Wildlife Biologist

Trained as a wildlife biologist, Nehemiah is the owner of ASAP Pest and Wildlife Removal and the steward of a 12.6 acre regenerative farm in Metro Atlanta called Raysdwild Farms that functions as a living classroom.

 

August

* 08/15/2026 @ 3pm – Rose Guerra: Great Southeast Pollinator Census Prep

Put your pollinator garden to work for science! The Great Southeast Pollinator Census will be over two days in August (August 22-23 in 2025). Participation is easy, and Rose will teach some of the trickier IDs, such as telling a bumblebee apart from a carpenter bee, or a bee from a bee-mimic. Details about the event are at GSEPC.ORG

* 08/29/2026 @ 12 pm – Wet Your Beak – How to Garden to Attract Birds (and Wildlife) Presented by: Trecia E. Neal

Over the past 50 years, nearly 3 billion birds have been lost worldwide. In this engaging and interactive talk, Trecia explores the causes behind this decline and how homeowners can help reverse it. She’ll cover bird basics—from anatomy and identification tips to simple, effective ways to create a bird-friendly habitat in your own yard.
Trecia is a retired biologist from Fernbank Science Center with over 30 years of experience in ornithology, environmental education, and wildlife gardening. An award-winning educator, she now works through her company, Green Gardens Education and Designs, helping homeowners create spaces that support wildlife. She is also co-founder of Wild Roots Native Nursery.
Trecia will have a small selection of native, bird-friendly plants available for purchase after the presentation. For more information, visit greengardensedu.com or contact [email protected]

 

September

* 09/12/2026 @ 3pm – Rose Guerra: “Falling for Georgia Wildlife

Fall is a time of plenty for most Georgia wildlife. Mammals and birds need to fatten up,
whether they plan to migrate south or hunker down in the lean winter months. For insects, fall is a time of migrating monarchs, giant Joro spiders, and cocooning caterpillars. We will discuss important fall food sources you can provide, and the easiest ways to create winter shelter.

* 09/26/2026 @ 1pm – Bear Creek Nature Center

Get up close and personal with native and exotic reptiles and their unique traits. This live animal encounter will include Reptiles (which may be: Snakes, Lizards, Turtles Alligators), plus animal artifacts such as skins, bones, teeth, and sheds.

October

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* 10/31/2026 @ 2pm – Vicky Smith, The “Bat” Lady: Batty for Bats

In case you missed her in April, or maybe you’re coming back, because you too are ‘batty for bats!’ All about Georgia bats and their nocturnal role. Learn all about the importance of these fantastic nocturnal winged crusaders! Bats play an essential role in pest control, pollinating plants, and dispersing seeds. There will be live bats for an up-close photo op!

November

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December

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