Springfield, Massachusetts has been selected to participate in a federal conservation program for migratory birds.
Springfield will receive funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to improve bird habitat in the city and develop educational programming, according to Dave Bloniarz, president of the conservation nonprofit ReGreen Springfield.
"A great opportunity to engage and teach and have people in the city become more aware of the importance and value of our urban green space, wildlife and bird habitat," he said.
Springfield is one of just over two dozen cities nationwide designated to participate in the program known as the Urban Bird Treaty.