World Migratory Bird Day of the Rockies
May 15 – 17 2026
Celebrate migratory birds and their incredible journeys!
Celebrate migratory birds and their remarkable journeys. Join Environment for the Americas for this free community event at Walden Ponds in Boulder, Colorado, a great location for both local and migratory birds.
This year’s celebration includes additional activities on Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17.
This event welcomes everyone. Whether you are an experienced birder, a nature enthusiast, or a beginner with curious kids or adults, there are activities for all ages and interests.
Take part in guided bird walks in English and Spanish, explore hands-on education stations, view birds of prey up close, and join expert-led birding field trips.
World Migratory Bird Day is a global celebration that highlights the journeys birds make each year across continents and flyways. It brings people together to raise awareness about the challenges migratory birds face and to support efforts that protect the habitats they depend on. The event encourages learning, connection, and community action to help protect migratory birds.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, May 15
Bird Trivia at Upslope Brewery
1898 S Flatiron Ct, Boulder, CO 80301
4:30–6:30 pm
Join us for bird trivia, prize giveaways, and a chance to meet the Environment for the Americas team and local educators. This event launches the weekend celebration of World Migratory Bird Day.
Saturday, May 16
World Migratory Bird Day at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat
3893 N 75th St, Boulder, CO 80301
7:30 am–12:30 pm
Bird walks begin at 7:30 am and run every 30 minutes. Education stations open at 9:00 am. Visitors can also take part in a prize giveaway sweepstakes supporting World Migratory Bird Day programs in Latin America.
Sunday, May 17
Birding Field Trips
Registration required
Join expert-led birding outings and hummingbird banding sessions.
To register for Sunday activities, contact mpierce@environmentamericas.org.
Education Stations
Sponsors
Peppercorn
Environment for the Americas
FAQs
- What are we celebrating?
- World Migratory Bird Day is a celebration of migratory birds and their incredible journeys! Migratory birds travel thousands of miles annually across city, state, and country borders to follow their food source south for the winter and return in the spring. We gather in Boulder, Colorado to see these birds along their return flights north (or to welcome home the species that reside in Colorado). Along the way birds must find safe habitats to rest and eat in order to complete their journey. Environment for the Americas helps protect habitats along flyways across the Western Hemisphere to ensure migratory birds always have a safe place to land.
- Who can come?
- This event is FREE and open to everyone!
- How do I participate?
- Join us at Walden Ponds on May 16, 2026 for this free community event! There will be activities from 7:30am-2:00pm including guided bird walks, education and activity stations, booths from local organizations, local vendors, and live bird demonstrations!
- Stay tuned for more information about when registration for free guided bird walks open by joining our newsletter.
- Where do I park?
- Parking is limited at Walden Ponds, so please plan to carpool, if possible.
- Are there bilingual activities?
- Yes! There will be guided bird walks, activities, and materials provided in English and Spanish.
- Is this event ADA accessible?
- Yes! Our event materials are ADA accessible and we will be leading an Accessible Birding walk. Please note: some areas of Walden Ponds trails are unpaved.
- How do I get more involved?
- Join our newsletter to get the latest news about World Migratory Bird Day of the Rockies and other Environment for the Americas events and updates!
- If you would like to assist with this event, please contact us at info@environmentamericas.org
- I don’t live nearby, where should I stay to attend?
- There are a number of nearby hotels and lodging options in Boulder. Visit https://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/hotels for more information.