Sharing the joy of birds and nature is at the core of everything we do at Wild Birds Unlimited. We love playing an active role in our community by hosting bird walks, educational presentations, and other events. Check out what we have coming up and call the store for more details!

Tuesday, MARCH 4 --FREE ENTRY TO ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY PARKS
Explore birds and nature at any of Washington County's eight regional parks or park reserves with no entrance free the first Tuesday of every month. Check out Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Regional Park, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Big Marine Park Reserve, Square Lake Park, Point Douglas Park, or St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park and make a day of it!

Friday, MARCH 7 - Monday, MARCH 9 -- 23rd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF OWLS, INTERNATIONAL OWL CENTER, HOUSTON, MINNESOTA
Join us in Houston, Minnesota for the Midwest's premier owl event at the International Owl Center. The three-day festival includes. live owl programs, crafts, an owl art contest, owl calling contest, owl nest box building, owl prowls, birding bus tour, speakers, and much more. Admission to the Festival is free, but certain events require registration and a participation fee. For details and event registration go to: https://www.festivalofowls.com/

Saturday, MARCH 8 -- WASHINGTON COUNTY GUIDED BIRD WALK, BIG MARINE PARK RESERVE,9:00-10:30 AM
Join one of Washington County Parks monthly bird walks, held each month at a different Washington County park and guided by a park naturalist. For March, the bird walk is at Big Marine Park Reserve. For more information go to:
https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/2174/Bird-Hikes

Friday, MARCH 14 -- FULL MOON HIKE, PINE POINT REGIONAL PARK, 6:15 PM
Explore nature under the full moon at Washington County's Pine Point Regional Park. Embark on a magical journey through the sights and sounds as the sun gracefully sets. This leisurely hike invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of the park during the twilight hours. Bring along headlamps or flashlights as you traverse the park’s trails, discovering the subtle beauty and tranquility that emerges when the sun goes down.This is a free program with vehicle permit ($7/ daily & $30/ annual).

Saturday, MARCH 15 -- SAVE THE DATE, CORNELL LAB/WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED BARRED OWL CAM The Barred Owls will soon be nesting in Wild Birds Unlimited founder Jim Carpenter's backyard nesting box. Last year three owls were born and fledged, Midnight, Star and Moon. What will happen this season? We won't know the exact date the liVe cam will be turned on until the owls start visiting the nesting box, but usually it is up and running by the middle of March. Check our Facebook page for word on when the camera will be live or check the live cam site at https://www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/barred-owls/

Saturday, MARCH 29 -- WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED EARLY BIRD WALK, AFTON STATE PARK, MAIN TRAILHEAD, 9:00-11:00 AM.
Our very first migrating songbIrds usually begin arriving at the end of March. Join us for a Saturday morning bird walk at Afton State Park, where we'll look for these early arrivals such as eastern phoebes, veery, yellow-bellied sapsucker, great blue heron, and possibly kinglets. Meet at the main trailhead at the north end of the large parking area at the end of the park drive. We'll explore a variety of habitats including the edge of the St. Croix River in our search for early birds. Note that portions of the trail are steep and some areas may be wet. Dress for the weather and please bring your own water and snacks if you need them. Event is free but park entry fee required.