# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Youth Birding Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Calling all young bird enthusiasts!
Think you have what it takes to find the most bird species in a day? Team up with friends and/or family for a fun birding challenge. 

✨ Participation is FREE
🏆 All teams receive a prize
🌱 All skill levels welcome


🔍 Competition Categories
Choose one of the following:

1) Hastings Count Circle
Explore Carpenter Nature Center and other Hastings locations to find as many species as possible.
    📍 View boundaries: tinyurl.com/hastingsbirdingmap

2) Backyard Birder
Perfect for those staying close to home. All birding must take place within eyesight of your house.
    🌎 Open to participants from any location!


👥 Age Groups
10 years & under
11–15 years
16–18 years


⏰ Time Frame
Hastings Count Circle: 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Backyard Birder: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM


📄 The competition rules and info sheet can be found at: tinyurl.com/ybc26-rules


📝 Registration
Pre-registration is required!
Sign up your team here: tinyurl.com/youthbirding2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/youth-birding-competition/200029935808126
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 52

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hastings
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 12805 Saint Croix Trl S, Hastings, MN, United States, Minnesota 55033
- **lat**: 44.76554
- **long**: -92.81716
- **full address**: 12805 Saint Croix Trl S, Hastings, MN, United States, Minnesota 55033

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Youth Birding Competition
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Youth Birding Competition being held?
  - **A:** Youth Birding Competition takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am at 12805 Saint Croix Trl S, Hastings, MN, United States, Minnesota 55033.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Youth Birding Competition?
  - **A:** Youth Birding Competition is organized by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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