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Join the Flock! WBFI is the only trade association that represents businesses that are in the wild bird feeding industry. Learn the ways membership can benefit you.
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The WBFI is the only association for businesses in the bird feeding industry. This is a perfect opportunity to connect with future customers and like-minded individuals to elevate your position in a growing industry! All professionals in the wild bird feeding industry are welcome to attend.
All events will take place at the Hotel Contessa San Antonio with the exception of offsite activities as noted in the schedule.
Make sure you book your room in the WBFI block to get the exclusive rate! Group Cut-Off Date: Please confirm your reservations by Thursday, October 2, 2025. After this date, rooms not booked will be released.
Hot Tips for Cool Birds: Caring for Feathered Friends in the Summer Heat
Hot Tips for Cool Birds: Caring for Feathered Friends During the Summer Heat Extreme weather events like heat waves emphasize the urgent nature of the climate crisis. Recent heat waves have shattered records worldwide, and summers are predicted to become even more sweltering. Our feathered friends are particularly vulnerable to this hazardous trend and are…
Introducing WBFI Member Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Birding
Introducing WBFI Member Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Birding Attention bird lovers! WBFI is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting initiative – the Inaugural Member Awards Program. This program aims to honor exceptional contributions to the world of wild bird feeding, highlighting remarkable individuals, products, and retailers that help make our avian hobby thrive. …
WBFI Soars High in Top 10 Canadian Bird Blogs List
WBFI Soars High in Top 10 Canadian Bird Blogs List The birding community in Canada has something to chirp about! WBFI has been recognized as one of the top 25 Canadian Bird Blogs, ranking at number 10 on the list. Compiled by Feedspot, this comprehensive ranking is a result of a rigorous assessment based on…
#FEEDSMART
Wild Bird Feeding Institute has created resources to promote proper feeding practices for bird-feeding hobbyists and members. Learn about how you can promote smart practices such as properly cleaning your feeders to help prevent the spread of disease:
Members of WBFI have access to an exclusive info hub of resources including the latest research on best feeding practices and additional assets that can be customized for your business.
FEED THE BIRDS. REAP THE BENEFITS.
The Wild Bird Feeding Institute’s (WBFI) marketing campaign, #FeedTheBirds is an ongoing marketing initiative to highlight the benefits of the birds feeding hobby.
This campaign focuses on the mental health benefits of bird feeding. Several studies prove birds help lower stress, anxiety, and depression. With technology becoming more pervasive, and society’s concern with mental wellness, we think interacting with birds is a natural remedy.
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Mission: Growing the wild bird feeding hobby.
WBFI advances this mission and seeks to connect people with nature by serving members and birders internationally through education, awareness, and conservation partnerships. Our network of committed members, the quality standards we uphold, our expertise, and positive relationships with key organizations drive our success. We are sustainable through membership dues, charitable donations, and programming revenue.Â