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!

October 12 -- OCTOBER BIG DAY BIRD WALK, LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE, EAGLE POINT LAKE TRAILHEAD 8:30-10 AM
It's the last hurrah of fall migration and a great time to see some early fall colors...it's also the October Big Day! Lake Elmo Park leads our region in the number of bird species seen this year on E-Bird. So what better place to go birding on the Big Day! We'll look for migrating warblers and waterfowl, arriving juncos, soaring raptors! We'll meet at the Eagle Point Lake Trailhead. If the Eagle Point parking lot is open, just park there; if not, park across the road at the Nordic Center and follow the signs to the Eagle Point Lake trailhead. Open to all ages, no registration necessary. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of Vortex binoculars from us. Dress for the weather and bring your own water. Washington County park day permit or annual park pass required for entry.

October 19 -- MINNESOTA'S BATS AND HOW TO WELCOME THEM TO YOUR YARD, GAIL BUHL, THE RAPTOR CENTER, WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED OF WOODBURY, 11AM-12 NOON
October is International Bat Month, so what better time to learn about our local bats? Learn about the eight species of bat that occur in Minnesota, their fascinating behaviors, some of the threats facing Minnesota's bats, and how to attract these natural mosquito control specialists to your yard. Learn about the different kinds of bat houses you can build or install at home.  This event will be followed at 12:30PM by a Make your Own Bat House from a Kit event.  

October 19 -- MAKE YOUR OWN BAT HOUSE FROM A KIT. 12:30-2PM.  We provide the guidance and tools, you have fun making and decorating your own high-quality wooden bat house with room for 15 bats!  Cost of the bat house kit is $56.99.  Participation is limited, please register to reserve your kit by calling the store at 651-735-9755.

October 26 -- MAKE YOUR OWN FALL SEED BLEND, WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED OF WOODBURY, 10 AM - 4 PM.  
Whether you are getting your birds ready for cooler temperatures, getting prepared for the arrival of juncos, or looking for a unique gift idea? Drop by the store anytime between 10 AM and 4PM and we'll have all the fresh ingredients you need to make your own blend. that's perfect for fall. Cost for the event is $3.00 per 1-lb bag (limit 3 bags per person) to cover the ingredients and materials. Open to all ages, no registration needed, just drop by the store any time during these hours.

October 29 -- BIRDING BOOK CLUB, 3RD ACT CRAFT BREWERY, 4120 RADIO DR., WOODBURY, 7-9 PM
Join us for an evening of conversation about birds, books, and books about birds, featuring Amy Tan's acclaimed new book The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Pick up a copy of the book here at the store if you haven't read it yet, or find a copy at your local library. Look for Michelle at the Wild Birds Unlimited table. And enjoy a tasty beverage from our favorite local craft brewery.

October 30- November 2 --WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED OF WOODBURY, FIRST ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Our store is one year old! Visit us at the store Wednesday, October 30 through Saturday, November 2 for special discounts, presentations, activities, and a chance to win prizes! Stay tuned for more details!