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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🗓️ August 1, 2026
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Bird Hike
Location: Washington County Park (location published by Washington County Parks)
Join a naturalist-led bird hike and help contribute to citizen science bird surveys while exploring Washington County Parks. Hikes are suitable for both beginning and experienced birders.
More information:
https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/2174/bird-hikes
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🗓️ August 8, 2026
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Bird Hike
Location: Washington County Park (location published by Washington County Parks)
Take part in a guided bird hike and learn to identify birds by sight and sound while exploring habitat along the St. Croix Valley.
More information:
https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/2174/bird-hikes
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🗓️ August 15, 2026
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Bird Hike
Location: Washington County Park (location published by Washington County Parks)
Explore local birdlife with experienced guides and contribute observations to Washington County’s ongoing bird monitoring efforts.
More information:
https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/2174/bird-hikes
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🗓️ August 22, 2026
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Bird Hike
Location: Washington County Park (location published by Washington County Parks)
Enjoy a morning bird walk through Washington County Parks while learning about resident and migrating birds of the St. Croix Valley.
More information:
https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/2174/bird-hikes
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🗓️ August 22, 2026
All Day Event
Carpenter Art Festival
Location: Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus
12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN
Celebrate art and nature at Carpenter Nature Center’s annual festival featuring artists, demonstrations, activities, food vendors, and opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the St. Croix River Valley.
More information:
https://carpenternaturecenter.org/plan-your-visit/annual-events/carpenter-art-festival/
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🗓️ August 29, 2026
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Bird Hike
Location: Washington County Park (location published by Washington County Parks)
Join fellow birders for a guided hike focused on late-summer birds and early fall migrants in Washington County Parks.
More information:
https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/2174/bird-hikes
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Events Still Pending Publication
- Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden / Minneapolis Parks
- Three Rivers Park District
- Land of Lakes Bird Alliance
- Sax-Zim Bog
- River Bend Nature Center
- Carpenter Nature Center monthly event calendar (additional August programs)
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Ongoing Nature Events of Interest
Saturdays, May–August
7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Early Birders – Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Recurring guided bird walks focusing on bird identification by sight and sound.
Location: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary
More information:
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/
Birding Resources
- Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union State Park Birding Guide:
https://moumn.org/parks.html - Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union Bird Clubs Directory:
https://moumn.org/clubs.html - Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MNornithU/
General Resources
- 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