Coming Attractions: Spring 2015

Events for bird lovers across the country.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Nebraska's Crane Festival

Kearney, NEMarch 19-22

Cranes by the tens of thousands and waterfowl by the millions—this isn’t just a festival, it’s a phenomenon! Look out for celebrities: Jane Goodall and Joel Sartore have attended in the past.

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Olympic Bird Festival

Sequim, WAApril 10-12

Each year, with the help of local ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ chapters and the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe, birders take over the northern Olympic Peninsula. There are field trips along the coast and evening hikes into the owl-rich foothills.

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Lesser Prairie-Chicken Festival

Woodward, OKApril 15-22

Come for the Lesser Prairie-Chickens, stay for the company. Join the Oklahoma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Council out on the open mesa and drink in the inspiring view. Greater Prairie-Chickens sometimes make an appearance, too.

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International Migratory Bird Day

EverywhereMay 9

Join ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ chapters across the country celebrating migratory birds and bird conservation. This year's theme is restoring avian habitat. Downloadable resources, in both English and Spanish, are 100 percent gratis.

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Correction: The date for the Art Fair and Nature Celebration at Madison ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ was from last year's event. The festival is not being held this spring.