Michigan Bluebird Society 2027 Spring Festival

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Saturday, April 03, 2027, 09:00am - 04:45pm

2027 Spring Bluebird Festival

Saturday, April 3, 2027

Prince Confernce Center at Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Michigan Bluebird Society is proud and pleased to announce the 2027 Spring Bluebird Festival! This annual all day event will be a day of fun and education with the focus on Eastern Bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds in the state of Michigan. We will be returning to the the Prince Conference Center at Calvin University in Grand Rapids for this event. The 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. Start off your nesting season on the right path by attending this fun, educational and informational event. Just a few things you can expect at the festival are:

• Informative programs on bluebirds and other native birds

• A Bluebird Expert Panel Discussion - Get all of your Bluebird questions answered

• A Bluebird/Nature Expo - filled with educational exhibits, local environmental groups, and vendors where you can learn things like how to use native plantings to attract more birds and other wildlife

• The MBS Store where you can purchase nest boxes, hardware, and other things necessary to attract nesting bluebirds

• Talk to experienced Bluebirders one-on-one

• Chirp & Chat Sessions each discussing a different subject giving you vital information to be a bluebird landlord

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Cost to Attend: General admission is FREE!

Location: Prince Conference Center at Calvin University - 1800 E Beltline Ave SE - Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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OUR MISSION

To improve the nesting success of the Eastern Bluebird & other native cavity-nesting birds in the state of Michigan through education of our members and the general public, as well as promoting active nest box management and habitat improvement.

We strongly believe in diversity, equity and inclusion of all without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to welcome and engage with ALL. - the Michigan Bluebird Society

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MBS Does Bluebird Programs

If you would like someone to do an interesting program on bluebirds for your group,contact MBS to schedule a day and time. We can do talks to nature groups, civic organizations, schools, gardenclubs, etc. in most areas of the state. Go to our Contact Us page, and send a message to the Coordinator for your county. If there is not one for your county, contact Kurt Hagemeister, MBS President.