Hummingbird Festival

Celebrate the Ruby Throated Hummingbird as they prepare to migrate. Presentations and activities scheduled throughout the weekend that will intrigue any bird lover.

Thursday, September 4: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• 10 a.m. - Noon: Make a hummingbird perch from the DeWitt Center (registration required)
• 1 p.m.. - 1:45 p.m.: Learn about the hummingbird migration. Presentation taking place in the Eva Cooper Lodge at the Nature Park.

Friday, September 5: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

• 10 a.m. - Noon: Make a hummingbird perch from the DeWitt Center (registration required)
• 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your yard. Presentation taking place in the Eva Cooper Lodge at the Nature Park.

Saturday, September 6: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Professional hummingbird banding, taking place behind the Eva Cooper Lodge
• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Experience the MCPL Reading Rocket
• 10 a.m. - Noon: Make a hummingbird perch in the DeWitt Center (registration required)
• 1 p.m.. - 1:45 p.m.: Learn about the hummingbird migration. Presentation taking place in the Eva Cooper Lodge at the Nature Park.

Help us celebrate Missouri's smallest bird before they head south for the winter! Thanks to the Parks Improvement Sales Tax, this is a free event to attend.