The annual Black Belt Birding Festival in Greensboro, AL, returns on Friday, August 4, and Saturday, August 5. Highlighting the birds, history, and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival offers a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of many bird species in a natural environment. The festival is free to attend and takes place at Project Horseshoe Farm. (Note: Registration closes on Monday, July 31.) alaudubon.org