Protecting the Sax-Zim Bog for Future Generations of Birds & Birders
Explore one of America’s most remarkable boreal landscapes — where pristine bog meets spruce forest, rare birds flourish, and you become part of the story.
Who We Are
Friends of Sax-Zim Bog is a passionate, volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to conserving, interpreting and sharing the unique ecosystem of the Sax-Zim Bog. From acquiring key land tracts and building low-impact boardwalks, to hosting community field trips and supporting scientific research, we strive to maintain this vibrant landscape so that birds, wildlife, and people can thrive together.
Why We Do It
- 25,000 + acres of bog preserved for habitat, birds and birders.
- A network of boardwalks and trails enabling access while protecting fragile terrain.
- Engaged educational programs, field trips, events and citizen-science initiatives.
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What We Do
Our Work in Three Focus Areas
Land & Habitat Conservation
We acquire and protect high-value parcels within the bog’s 300 + square-mile ecosystem — safeguarding rare habitats for species like the Great Gray Owl and the Boreal Chickadee.
Visitor Access & Experience
We build and maintain boardwalks, trails and a Welcome Center so that visitors can enjoy and learn from the bog with minimal impact on the terrain.
Research, Education & Outreach
We support scientific monitoring, citizen-science projects, field trips and community events that deepen knowledge of the bog and inspire stewardship.
Why Sax-Zim Bog Matters
25,000+ Acres Protected
Thanks to our supporters, thousands of acres of habitat are now permanently protected.
Unique Boreal Ecosystem
A rare mix of spruce/tamarack bog, uplands and wetlands that supports species found nowhere else.
Science & Discovery
Monitoring owl populations, tracking migratory birds, and hosting biodiversity studies.
Community Driven
From volunteers to donors to field-trip participants — your involvement powers our work.
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stories from the Sax-Zim Bog
Dive into field notes, conservation news, and birding adventures that celebrate the beauty and science of the Sax-Zim Bog.
It seems like from year to year each BioBlitz impresses us with a new high number of species documented; a pile of new species added to the greater Sax-Zim Bog…
We have made it to year 10 of the American Kestrel Nest Box project in the greater Sax-Zim Bog ecosystem! There have been some changes with the project: from new…
BRRRRdathon 2025 [January 3-4] A truly “BRRRR-worthy” birdathon! Teams in the 15th annual Friends of Sax-Zim Bog BRRRRdathon-World’s Coldest Birdathon saw temps as low as Minus-19ºF and windchills of Minus-33ºF….
It seems like from year to year each BioBlitz impresses us with a new high number of species documented; a pile of new species added to the greater Sax-Zim Bog…
We have made it to year 10 of the American Kestrel Nest Box project in the greater Sax-Zim Bog ecosystem! There have been some changes with the project: from new…
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Sax-Zim Bog eBird Reports
Stay up to date with the latest bird sightings and activity in the Sax-Zim Bog. Explore real-time reports from birders around the world and discover which species have recently been spotted in this remarkable habitat.