Local Minnesota Birding Events
Note: Event dates and information are subject to change. Please consult the hosting organization before attending an event. Feel free to contact us at info@wildbirdstore.net to request an edit to the list or to share an event. Thank you!
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🗓️ June 6, 2026
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Early Birders – Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am. Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist.
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/gardens__bird_sanctuaries/eloise_butler_wildflower_garden_and_bird_sanctuary/
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🗓️ June 6, 2026
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Spring Bird Walk – Carpenter Nature Center
Explore prairie, woodland, and river bluff habitats with expert birders during this guided migration and breeding bird walk.
https://carpenternaturecenter.org/
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🗓️ June 9, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Afternoon Birding Stroll
Explore prairie, woodland, and river bluff habitats with expert birders during this guided migration and breeding bird walk.
https://carpenternaturecenter.org/
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🗓️ June 13, 2026
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Early Birders – Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am. Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist.
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/gardens__bird_sanctuaries/eloise_butler_wildflower_garden_and_bird_sanctuary/
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🗓️ June 13, 2026
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Washington County Bird Hike
- Location: Lake Elmo Park Reserve
- Meeting place: Nordic Center
Learn bird identification by sight and sound during a guided summer bird hike through local park habitats.
https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/2174/Bird-Hikes
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🗓️ June 16, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Afternoon Birding Stroll
Explore prairie, woodland, and river bluff habitats with expert birders during this guided migration and breeding bird walk.
https://carpenternaturecenter.org/
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🗓️ June 20, 2026
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Early Birders – Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am. Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist.
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/gardens__bird_sanctuaries/eloise_butler_wildflower_garden_and_bird_sanctuary/
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🗓️ June 23, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Afternoon Birding Stroll
Explore prairie, woodland, and river bluff habitats with expert birders during this guided migration and breeding bird walk.
https://carpenternaturecenter.org/
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🗓️ June 27, 2026
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Early Birders – Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am. Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist.
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/gardens__bird_sanctuaries/eloise_butler_wildflower_garden_and_bird_sanctuary/
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🗓️ June 27, 2026
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sax-Zim Bog BioBlitz
Join birders, naturalists, and field experts for one of Minnesota’s premier biodiversity events. Bird-focused field trips, family-friendly nature hikes, and species documentation make this an exceptional summer birding opportunity.
https://saxzim.org/events/bog-bioblitz/
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🗓️ June 30, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Afternoon Birding Stroll
Explore prairie, woodland, and river bluff habitats with expert birders during this guided migration and breeding bird walk.
https://carpenternaturecenter.org/
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Ongoing June Events
🗓️ Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays (June)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Live Owl Programs – International Owl Center
The International Owl Center is open Fridays through Mondays in June. Live owl programs featuring ambassador owls and expert interpretation are typically offered at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
https://www.internationalowlcenter.org/
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🗓️ Daily (June 1 – September 30, 2026)
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center Summer Season
The Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center is open daily during summer, offering bird sighting updates, maps, and naturalist support for self-guided birding adventures. June is excellent for boreal breeding birds, orchids, and warblers.
https://saxzim.org/plan-your-visit/
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🗓️ Select Dates (June)
Morning hours
Bagels & Birds – River Bend Nature Center
Relaxed birdwatching sessions featuring coffee, bird identification, and seasonal bird discussion with naturalists.
https://rbnc.org/events
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🗓️ Tuesdays throughout June
7:00 am – 8:30 am
Early Birders – Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Weekly guided bird walks through Minneapolis’ premier bird sanctuary focusing on breeding birds, native habitats, and bird song.
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/gardens__bird_sanctuaries/eloise_butler_wildflower_garden_and_bird_sanctuary/
National Birding Events
🗓️ June (Nationwide)
Various times
Breeding Bird Atlas & Summer Bird Monitoring Programs
June is peak breeding bird survey season across North America, with birders participating in citizen science efforts including breeding bird atlases, nest monitoring, and habitat studies.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/
- Index to exploring birds in each of Minnesota’s 64 State Parks: https://moumn.org/parks.html
- MOU facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MNornithU/
- MOU affiliated Bird Clubs: https://moumn.org/clubs.html