# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Bird City Big Rapids team at our first World Migratory Bird Day event!


Explore a local park while gaining practical bird watching tips from experienced bird watchers, learning about the importance of bird health on the ecosystem, and witnessing a variety of local bird species.


Festivities will take place at Northend Riverside Park in Big Rapids.

Here is a schedule of the day's events:

7:30 AM - Guided Bird Walk with local ornithologist, Joe Lipar (If you are attending the walk, it is recommended that you bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and binoculars, if you have them!)

8:30 AM - Ribbon Cutting: Big Rapids Festival of the Arts will cut the ribbon on its latest public art piece, The Bird, by local sculptor John Warner

9:00 AM -Dynamic Life Cycles, Migration Routes, and Habitat Health, presented by Dr. Victor Penha. Dr. Penha is a post-doctoral scholar in Integrated Biology at Michigan State University, focused on disease ecology, with an emphasis on environmental change.


There will be activities throughout the morning for the entire family, including face painting, trivia, and arts and crafts.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/big-rapids/2026-world-migratory-bird-day-celebration/200029956445009
- **Event Categories**: Art, health-wellness, Festivals, fine-arts, Crafts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Big Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Northend Riverside Park
- **lat**: 43.716625022899
- **long**: -85.487913555274
- **full address**: Northend Riverside Park, N 4th Ave,Big Rapids,MI,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration being held?
  - **A:** 2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am at Northend Riverside Park, N 4th Ave,Big Rapids,MI,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration?
  - **A:** 2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration is organized by City of Big Rapids.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Big Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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