Take advantage of this great opportunity to hear Dr. Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home, speak here in Grand Rapids!
Register early—space is limited*
Wild Ones River City Chapter will have a display table at the festival and representatives will be ready to answer your questions about native plants.
2019 Spring Bluebird Festival
Saturday, March 30, 2019
9:00 AM to 4:45 PM
Prince Center at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Michigan Bluebird Society is very pleased to announce the 14th Annual Spring Bluebird Festival. This is a day of fun and education with the focus on Eastern Bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds in the state of Michigan. This event is geared toward any individual, family or group who is interested in learning how to use nest boxes, feeders, plantings and land management to encourage nesting birds such as Bluebirds. Some of the advantages of attending this informative, fun filled day are:
- Great program schedule - topics include Bluebirds, birds, and nature
- A Bluebird Expert Panel Discussion - Get all of your Bluebird questions answered!
- Keynote Program: Author, biologist and native plant expert Doug Tallamy shows you how to create a thriving ecosystem for birds and wildlife in your yard!
- Bluebird Nest Box Building Workshops - Take home a nest box to put up in your yard
- Educational exhibits on Bluebirds and other native birds
- A Bluebird Expo - where you can purchase Bluebird nest boxes, poles, accessories and more. (All proceeds after costs go directly to help Bluebird conservation in Michigan.)
- Talk to experienced Bluebirders one on one
- Free informational handouts
- Master Gardeners will be in attendance to help solve your perplexing garden problems and introduce a MSU initiative called Smart Gardening
- Nature Hike, Kids' Activities, Prize Drawings and More!
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Cost to Attend: General admission is FREE! Lunch, plus admission to the Keynote Program is $15, Keynote Program only $5, Nest Box Workshop $25.
Registration: Required for attendance at the Keynote Program, lunch and/or nest box building workshop. For all other festival activities - not required.
Registration and Conference Agenda
*NOTE: Due to the popularity of the Dr. Tallamy program, it is strongly recommended that interested attendees register early to reserve seats. We cannot guarantee space will be available as we get closer to the festival date. Registrations will be accepted until 6 pm on March 21.
Location: Prince Conference Center - Calvin College, 1800 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids. Website: www.princecc.com Free parking.
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