Bird Day in Helena is presented in partnership with Earth Day 50 this year! Our beloved annual birding festival has been gathering individuals and families from Helena and beyond for well over a decade. This partnership has been build among federal and state agencies, nonprofits and local businesses, and relies on over 100 volunteers. Join in on the fun, or consider signing up to volunteer by contacting [email protected].
Early morning bird walks begin at 6:30 AM with outstanding local bird watchers.
The Outdoor Fair will run from 9 AM to 1 PM.
In addition to having a blast at the Outdoor Fair, grab a goody bag that includes tattoos or stickers, a poster and collector cards featuring artwork by Jane Shull Beasley.
Outdoor Fair booths include:
Live Raptors
Build a bird house
Great Blue Heron Rookery Overlook
Bird Games
Bird Art
Face Painting
Family bird hikes
Bird Tattoos
Bird Poetry
Birding 101
Learn about Backyard Bird Habitat
Decorate bird cookies
Meet Woodsy Owl and Blue Goose!
Free Cafe Mam fair-trade coffee from Barnstormers
Much, much more......
The Performance Tent will host live music and a variety of other performances throughout the day! We will post the schedule as the event approaches.
This event is located at the Helena Regulating Reservoir, off York Road near the intersection with Lake Helena Drive. The address for mapping services is 3816 Helena Regulating Reservoir Rd.