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April Birding Events

April 2026 Birding Events

  Local Minnesota Birding Events 🗓️ April 4, 2026 9:00 am – 11:00 amGuided Bird Hike – Carpenter Nature Center (MN Campus)Join an expert birder for a spring walk around Carpenter Nature Center in Hastings to learn bird identification by sight and sound on local trails.https://carpenternaturecenter.org/· · ─ ·𖥸· ─ · · 🗓️ April 6, 2026 9:30 am – 10:30 amBagels…

March Birding Events

March 2026 Birding Events

  Local Minnesota Birding Events 🗓️ March 1, 2026 11:00 am – 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmMasters of the Sky – Carpenter Nature CenterA special owl-focused live program featuring ambassador owls and other raptors with engaging presentations and demonstrations, perfect for families and birders of all ages.https://carpenternaturecenter.org/plan-your-visit/annual-events/masters-of-the-sky/ · · ─ ·𖥸· ─ ·…

February Birding Events. Photo by Katrina Hase

February 2026 Birding Events

Local Minnesota Birding Events   🗓️ February 3, 2026 10:00 am – 11:15 amWinter Nature Walk (AM) – Eloise Butler Wildflower GardenExplore the winter landscape with a Garden naturalist, focusing on wildlife activity, tracks, and seasonal adaptations.https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/gardens__bird_sanctuaries/eloise_butler_wildflower_garden_and_bird_sanctuary/ · · ─ ·𖥸· ─ · · 🗓️ February 3, 2026 1:00 pm – 2:15 pmWinter Nature Walk (PM) – Eloise Butler Wildflower…

January Birding Events

January 2026 Birding Events

Events 🗓️ January 3, 2026 9:30 am – 11:00 amWinter Early Birders at the BeachGuided birding walk at Theo Wirth Lake/Bassett’s Creek in Minneapolis, perfect for spotting wintering waterbirds and local species with experienced naturalists. A great way to explore urban birdlife in the colder months.More info: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/tag/eloise-butler-wildflower-garden/list/ Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board 🗓️ January 3, 2026 4:00 pmExpert-led Owl…

December Birding Events and Activities

December 2025 Birding Events

Events 🗓️ December 11 @ 7:00 pm– 8:30 pm Why “YOU” are not like a bird – Stan Tekiela Aŋpétu Téča Education Center, Roseville, MN 1910 W. County Road B, Rm 207, Roseville, MN, United States Co-Sponsored with Land of Lakes Bird Alliance Registration required We often try to compare our human bodies and senses (such as eyesight, hearing, digestion, reproduction, and…

November 2025 Birding Events

November can be one Minnesota’s best months for birding. The Mississippi River Valley fills with ducks, geese, and Tundra Swans—the largest concentration in the central U.S. can be seen at Weaver Bottoms. Early mornings and late afternoons are perfect for watching these bugling swans in flight. Events 🗓️  November 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Up Close and Personal with the…

October Birding Events

October 2025 Birding Events

Monday, October 6th: New events added! See below. We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. Registration and fees may be involved. Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union 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/…

September Birding Events

September 2025 Birding Events

We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. Registration and fees may be involved. Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union 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 September Birding Events…

August Birding Events

August 2025 Birding Events

We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. Fees may be involved. Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union 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 AUGUST Birding Events Saturday, August…

July Birding Events

July 2025 Birding Events

We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. Fees may be involved. Three Rivers Young Birders Club Three Rivers Young Birders Club is open to youth ages 9-14. Programs and events will be held throughout the year at Mississippi Gateway Regional…

June 2025 Birding Events

We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. Fees may be involved. Three Rivers Young Birders Club Three Rivers Young Birders Club is open to youth ages 9-14. Programs and events will be held throughout the year at Mississippi Gateway Regional…

March Birding Events

March 2025 Birding Events

We’re excited to share upcoming events in the Twin Cities birding community! Be sure to check each event’s page for the latest details, as information may change. February 1–March 16 Birds and Botanicals MN Landscape Arboretum Event info March 15; 9:00 am –12:00 pm Bird Banding Lowry Nature Center Event info March 15; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT Waterfowl Workshop…

Bluebirds Event April 8th at White Bear Store

Let’s Talk Bluebirds! Join our expert staff along with George Brown, coordinator for the Ramsey County Bluebird Recovery Program, for an in-store event to talk everything BLUEBIRDS! Get information about nest box placement, preventing predation, checking nests/care/cleaning, selecting bluebird feeders, and other of great bluebird facts. We hope to see you at our White Bear Lake All Seasons Wild Bird…

White Bear Lake Bluebird Workshop

Join Us April 2, 2017 for “Let’s Talk Bluebirds!” George Brown, coordinator for Ramsey County Bluebird Recovery Program of MN (bbrp.org), will be leading a Bluebird Workshop at our White Bear Lake store April 2 from noon until 3pm. George has been monitoring bluebird trails since 1995. He currently monitors bluebird trails at Dellwood Hills golf course, Oneka Ridge golf…