On May 9, Ekôa Park in Morretes turns visitors into citizen scientists for Global Big Day, feeding a worldwide bird database used in conservation research.
Tucked into the Atlantic Forest in the state of Paraná, Ekôa Park is joining Global Big Day 2026 — the eBird-powered event that unites thousands of birdwatchers worldwide in a single 24-hour push to document as many species as possible. Every sighting logged contributes to one of the most comprehensive ornithological databases on Earth.
The concept is elegantly simple: ordinary people, armed with curiosity and a smartphone, become data producers for professional researchers. Scientists use eBird records to track species distribution, study migration patterns, detect population shifts, and inform conservation policy — all of it powered, in part, by moments like the one planned at Ekôa on May 9.
Citizen science at scale
Global Big Day has become a landmark example of what citizen science can achieve. No research team, however well-funded, could replicate the simultaneous, globe-spanning fieldwork that tens of thousands of volunteers generate in a single day. The result is a dataset of remarkable breadth and ecological value.
This logic repositions public participation as a central element in scientific production, bridging the gap between society and research while amplifying the impact of conservation efforts.
Tatiana Perim, CEO of Ekôa Park
Guided experience in the Atlantic Forest
The session at Ekôa will be led by Luciano Breves, a birdwatching guide with over 15 years of experience in the region. He will help participants identify species, navigate the eBird platform, and read the forest environment along the trail. The activity is designed to welcome everyone — from seasoned birders to first-timers who have never looked at a bird through binoculars.
This goes beyond simple observation. It is a structured experience designed to turn visitors into active agents in the production of knowledge, combining perception, technique, and scientific recording.
Luciano Breves, birdwatching guide
The park sits within the Grande Reserva Mata Atlântica — the Great Atlantic Forest Reserve — one of the most biodiverse regions in South America and a priority area for global conservation. The combination of habitat quality and expert guidance makes for an unusually rich birdwatching setting.
Local roots, global reach
For Tatiana Perim, the event represents more than a single day of activity. It reflects a broader vision for Ekôa as a platform where nature translates into knowledge — and where a visit to a park in southern Brazil can contribute to decisions made in research institutions worldwide.
By joining a global mobilization like Global Big Day, Ekôa extends its reach. This is not just about providing a nature experience — it is about placing visitors inside a real dynamic of knowledge generation, strengthening the role of natural areas as infrastructure for science, education, and decision-making.
Tatiana Perim, CEO of Ekôa Park
Event Info
- Event: Global Big Day at Ekôa Park
- Date: May 9, 2026
- Time: Starting at 7:30 AM
- Location: Ekôa Park – Estrada da Graciosa, km 18.5, Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
- Activity fee: R$ 65 + park entrance (Full: R$ 100.00 | Half: R$ 50.00 | Children up to 3 years: free)
- Registration and info: WhatsApp +55 (41) 98723-2580 or contato@ekoapark.com.br
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