2026 Upcoming Events – more added each week!
Join the whole Bluebird gang – Keith, Wally, David, Jonathan, Nancy, Brianna & Virginia at the Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show in Dundas on September 4 – 6, from 8 – 4 pm. They will be available to answer all your bluebird questions, give you an update on the 2026 nesting season, renew or sign you as a member and much more.
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Join Bluebird Program of Minnesota – Olmsted and Fillmore County Coordinator – Mary Bailey and her husband Bill as they host the 21st Annual SE Minnesota Bluebirders’ Picnic on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at their home at 9400 150th Avenue, SE, Chatfield, MN. Watch for the bluebird directional signs. It is at noon, rain or shine. Bill and Mary provide the main course, the beverages, the seating and tableware. Everyone attending is invited to bring a dish to pass. An optional hike of mild intensity will follow the lunch. Please email Mary at [email protected] to let her know you plan to attend. Thank you.
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Join Bluebird Program of Minnesota – Dakota County coordinator David Schmidt and friends at Gertens in Inver Grove Heights, MN on September 19 from 10 – noon. He will be giving a fall Bluebird update, answering all your bluebird questions and more.
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Join BBPMN Sherburne and Anoka county coordinators – Jeanne Wilkinson, Richard Shreva & Jan Wallin at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Zimmerman on September 26, from 10 – 2 pm. They will be available to answer all your bluebird questions, give you an update on the 2026 nesting season, renew or sign you as a member and much more.
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Join the whole Bluebird gang – Keith, Wally, David, Nancy, Brianna, Jonathan & Virginia at the Fluegel’s Garden, Feed and Pet Store in Rosemount on October 10, from 9 to noon. They will be available to answer all your bluebird questions, give you an update on the 2026 nesting season, renew or sign you as a member, kid activates and much more.
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Please join Bluebird Program of Minnesota – County Coordinators and Board Members at these Great Fall Gatherings. They will be presenting information about one of the coolest migratory birds whose summer breeding grounds are found throughout Minnesota. Whether you are currently a ‘bluebird landlord’ or just interested in learning about this Minnesota summer visitor. Please send an email to [email protected] so we know approximately how many people will be attending. If you are unsure but still want to attend, please show up on the day, you will be welcome.
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Join Bluebird Program of Minnesota – Southern Washington County coordinator David Schmidt at Winged Feed & Seed in Newport, MN on November 7 from 10 – 11:30. He will be giving a fall Bluebird update, answering all your bluebird questions and more.
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Photos from some of our 2025 events !
Wildbirds Unlimited Woodbury, hosted a fall bluebird presentation on November 1. County Coordinator David Schmidt shared with the 18 attendees things they should do with their nest boxes to prepare for winter, how to support bluebirds with their fall migration and how to prepare their trails for spring.
Kathy Meinhardt’s July 30th Bluebird presentation at the Masonic Home in Bloomington was a big hit with the 33 residence in attendence.
Thank you Kathy!
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Pine county coordinator Jean Olsen had a great day at the World Migratory Bird Festival Pine County Celebration. Interacting with 82 enthusiastic bluebirders on May 10, 2025.
Way to go Jean!