For the Birds features a jazz quintet performing the original music of Seattle pianist and composer Nelda Swiggett. But this is not just a concert. The performance engages the power of artistic expression — live music, spoken words, images and poetry — to connect audiences deeply and emotionally to the scientific realities of climate change. Ultimately a story of hope, individuals leave the performance feeling empowered to take meaningful action.

Featuring Nelda Swiggett (piano, compositions), Kate Olson (saxophone, flute), Clif Swiggett (trombone), Chris Symer (bass), Adam Kessler (drums), and the poetry of Jill McGrath.

Sponsors of this event include Grace Episcopal Church, Bainbridge Island Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Bainbridge Island Land Trust, Bainbridge Island-North Kitsap Interfaith Council, Earth Ministry, Great Peninsula Conservancy, Kitsap Audubon, and Sustainable Bainbridge.