It was a day for watching native birds and spending time outdoors, taking in the blue skies and sunshine. On Sunday, Feb. 1, the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance hosted a bird walk at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. The event was a draw for birders from throughout the region, who came with bi noculars pointed toward the trees hoping to see and identify some of the native species. The California Botanic Garden is celebrating “birds and their connections to native plant ecosystems” with the upcoming Family Bird Festival, planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. An American robin flies into a tree on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, during a bird walk at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. (Photo by Stan Lim, Contributing Photographer) Liza Alldredge of Claremont uses binoculars as she looks for birds on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, during a bird walk hosted by the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. (Photo by Stan Lim, Contributing Photographer) People look up at a bird in a tree on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, during a bird walk hosted by the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. (Photo by Stan Lim, Contributing Photographer) Tony Ruiz of Rancho Cucamonga spots a bird in a tree on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, during a bird walk hosted by the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. (Photo by Stan Lim, Contributing Photographer) Tina Stoner, chapter president of the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance, helps Viviana Espinoza, 7, and her father William, 45, both of Alhambra, look for birds during a bird walk, on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. (Photo by Stan Lim, Contributing Photographer) People look up at a bird in a tree on Sunday, Feb. 1, during a bird walk hosted by the Pomona Valley Bird Alliance at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. Photo by Stan Lim Show Caption1 of 6An American robin flies into a tree on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, during a bird walk at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. (Photo by Stan Lim, Contributing Photographer) Expand The garden is partnering with Pomona Valley Bird Alliance for the event, which will include interactive activities, crafts and informational booths. Food trucks will also be on site. At the event, visitors can also participate in the community science initiative, called the Great Backyard Birdcount, visiting stations to get tips from birders and contribute to California Botanic Garden’s count, according to a news release. Related Articles Ravens damage both Big Bear bald eagle eggs Here’s a look at the significance of sending animals to space Kids learn all about horses at Chino event Mountain lions in Southern California up for additional protections Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome first egg of 2026 Admission to the garden is $15 for adults, $11 for adults over 65 and students with ID, $5 for children ages 3-12. California Botanic Garden members get in free, as do children under age 3. The garden’s hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 15. For information or tickets, visit calbg.org/event/family-bird-festival-2026 ...read more read less