Events & Opportunities

September 12, 2026 | Monroe, WA

Celebrate the magnificent migration of Monroe's official bird, the Vaux's Swift! Each spring and fall, thousands funnel into the historic chimney at Frank Wagner Elementary School. The chimney is such a critical stopover that it's been designated a globally Important Bird Area!

September 19, 2026 | Honolulu, HI

Join the Hawaiʻi Audubon Society and partners in celebrating the return of the Kōlea (Pacific Golden-Plover) to the Hawaiian Islands after its summer migration.

September 26, 2026 | Coupeville, WA

This free event is hosted by Whidbey Audubon Society and includes field trips, several speakers, and a community space with local vendors and nonprofit booths.

October 3, 2026 | Ridgefield, WA

BirdFest and Bluegrass celebrates the return of the Sandhill Crane (a bird that is endangered in Washington State) to Ridgefield National Wildlife Festival.

October 2026 | Long Beach, WA

This annual birding and nature festival is a celebration of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge's many species and diverse habitats.

October 24, 2026 | Hilo, HI

BirdFest is a daylong family-festival celebrating the native birds of Hawaiʻi alongside inspiring conservation success stories.

November 6-8, 2026 | Haines, AK

Each November, the Chilkat Valley comes alive as countless Bald Eagles gather along the Chilkat River to feast on the late salmon run — one of nature’s most awe-inspiring wildlife events.

February 2027 | Stanwood, WA

Experience one of Western Washington’s most spectacular natural events—the annual winter gathering of thousands of Snow Geese and Trumpeter Swans.

March 19-21, 2027 | Blaine, WA

Wings Over Water celebrates the migratory birds that flock to the coastal waters of Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo Bay.

April 2027 | Qualicum Beach, BC

The Brant Wildlife Festival connects communities with the spectacular migratory return of Brant geese to raise awareness for biological diversity and highlight the importance of protecting critical habitat and minimizing disturbance to wildlife.

April 15-18, 2027 | Arcata, CA

Celebrate the Marbled Godwit and explore the lush Redwood Coast through field trips, lectures, and workshops led by experienced local guides.

April 15-18, 2027 | Sequim, WA

Set on the Olympic Peninsula between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Olympic BirdFest is timed perfectly to capture the overlap of wintering birds and spring migration. 

April 30 - May 2, 2027 | Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, WA

Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed in the Grays Harbor estuary during their migration northward. The concentration of birds during spring migration offers people a great chance to view a number of shorebird species.

May 2027 | Vancouver, BC

This two-week series events each May includes bird-themed walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities throughout the Lower Mainland.

May 5-9, 2027 | Homer, AK

Every spring, thousands of shorebirds migrate through Kachemak Bay. Join birders from around the world for Alaska’s largest wildlife festival.

May 6-9, 2027 | Cordova, AK

One of Alaska's top birding events, this festival celebrates the arrival of more than 5 million migratory birds to a site of hemispheric importance.

June 2027 | Edmonds, WA

This annual community celebration explore the incredible birdlife of Puget Sound through guided walks, inspiring speakers, hands-on activities, and local art.

June 2027 | Barrow, AK

Enjoy field trips, talks, art shows, and other activities as you celebrate Iñupiat culture and the migratory birds of the Arctic!