Support Bird Conservation in Nevada

Become a Nevada Bird-a-thon Sponsor and help fund science-based conservation and community engagement statewide

About Great Basin Bird Observatory

For the past 29 years, Great Basin Bird Observatory (GBBO) has been a leading force in bird conservation science. GBBO’s major successes include the Breeding Bird Atlas of Nevada, over 15 years of research on declining species such as the Pinyon Jay, LeConte’s Thrasher, and Bendire’s Thrasher, numerous peer-reviewed publications, and solution-focused partnerships with stakeholders. Your donation helps ensure the continuation of these vital efforts, supporting Nevada’s wildlife and our shared natural heritage in the Great Basin region, and beyond.

What is the Nevada Bird-a-thon?

Each spring, GBBO hosts the Nevada Bird-a-thon, a statewide fundraising competition supporting bird conservation in Nevada. Modeled after a walk-a-thon, teams and individuals collect donations for their birding efforts while competing to record the most bird species and raise the most funds.

Participants select a 24-hour period between May 1–31 to count as many bird species as possible, or they may participate from home by creating a yard bird list for the duration of the event. Prizes are awarded for both species totals and funds raised.

Funds raised through the Nevada Bird-a-thon support community science, outreach, as well as critical conservation efforts that have recently suffered from federal funding cuts. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations and sponsorships are fully tax-deductible.

Sponsorships Will Help To:

  • Protect vulnerable species: Research and monitoring inform strategies to conserve Pinyon Jays, desert thrashers, and other at-risk birds before populations decline further

  • Guide effective conservation: Data from community science and collaborative programs ensure habitat management and development decisions are science-based

  • Engage and educate communities: Outreach programs build public awareness and foster stewardship, creating long-term support for Nevada’s birds and ecosystems

Become a Sponsor:

Sponsoring the Nevada Bird-a-thon is a unique way to show support for bird conservation in Nevada while connecting with communities across the state. With sponsorships starting at $500, your business can gain visibility through our website, social media, newsletters, and events. Your support helps fund community science, educational programs, and research initiatives. Join us in protecting Nevada’s incredible birdlife and inspiring the next generation of birders.

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Chickadee Sponsorship

$500.00-$999.00

  • Name and link listed on the GBBO website

  • Recognition on GBBO Facebook

  • Name featured in the GBBO Summer Newsletter

  • Name included in event-related emails, including acknowledgment and appreciation for supporting bird conservation in Nevada

  • Verbal recognition at Awards Ceremonies

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Bluebird Sponsorship

$1,000.00-$4,999.00

  • Logo and link on the GBBO website

  • Recognition on GBBO Facebook

  • Business Spotlight post on Instagram

  • Logo featured in the GBBO Summer Newsletter

  • Name included in event-related emails, including acknowledgment and appreciation for supporting bird conservation in Nevada

  • Verbal recognition at Awards Ceremonies

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Clark's Grebe Sponsorship

$5,000.00 or more

  • Logo and link featured on the GBBO website

  • Business Spotlight feature on GBBO Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky platforms

  • Business Spotlight feature in the GBBO Summer Newsletter

  • Name and logo included in Bird-a-thon blog posts, including acknowledgment and appreciation for supporting bird conservation in Nevada

  • Invitation and verbal recognition at Awards Ceremonies, with the opportunity to display company branding (banner, signage, or similar materials)

Your Conservation Dollars at Work:

Funds raised through the Nevada Bird-a-thon helped make the following conservation and community science efforts possible.

  • Supported GBBBO’s participation in the 2025 Avi Kwa Ame Spring BioBlitz, collecting critical data on declining desert specialists, LeConte’s and Bendire’s Thrashers.

  • Helped develop the Pinyon Jay Community Science Hub and volunteer program, generating data for the first rangewide occupancy model for this species.

  • Supported GBBO’s role in collaborative conservation efforts, including development of the Conservation Strategy for Bendire’s and LeConte’s Thrashers.

  • Supported GBBO’s work with partners to create thrashers’ survey and mitigation guidelines, including the Clearance Survey Protocol and Desert Thrasher Solar Recommendations, and helped establish exclusion zones with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the Bureau of Land Management Utility-Scale Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the Nevada Bird-a-thon and standing with GBBO in support of science and conservation!

Please email outreach@gbbo.org with any questions