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2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
 Friday, May 8, 2026
 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 Riverside Park, Watertown, WI
 All ages • Free event
Celebrate migratory birds and learn how your observations truly matter in understanding and protecting these remarkable travelers. This event invites community members of all ages to engage in birdwatching, contribute sightings, and explore how everyday observation supports conservation science. *Official World Migratory Bird Day event!
Event Highlights
 Guided Bird Walks
Explore Riverside Park with local naturalists and learn to identify spring migrants. Participants will practice observing birds and recording sightings — a real contribution to migratory bird science.
 Bird Journaling & Observation Sheets
Kids and adults can record what they see, learn about bird behavior, and take home a personalized bird record.
 Interactive Learning Displays
Hands-on stations will explain why community-collected data matters for bird conservation — and how even small observations contribute to global understanding.
 Crafts & Kid-Friendly Activities
Creative bird crafts tie into learning about migration and why birds travel thousands of miles each year

2026-05-08 15:00:00 2026-05-08 18:00:00 America/Chicago 2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration 2026 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration  Friday, May 8, 2026  3:00 PM – 6:00 PM  Riverside Park, Watertown, WI  All ages • Free eventCelebrate migratory birds and learn how your observations truly matter in understanding and protecting these remarkable travelers. This event invites community members of all ages to engage in birdwatching, contribute sightings, and explore how everyday observation supports conservation science. *Official World Migratory Bird Day event!Event Highlights  Guided Bird WalksExplore Riverside Park with local naturalists and learn to identify spring migrants. Participants will practice observing birds and recording sightings — a real contribution to migratory bird science.  Bird Journaling & Observation SheetsKids and adults can record what they see, learn about bird behavior, and take home a personalized bird record.  Interactive Learning DisplaysHands-on stations will explain why community-collected data matters for bird conservation — and how even small observations contribute to global understanding.  Crafts & Kid-Friendly ActivitiesCreative bird crafts tie into learning about migration and why birds travel thousands of miles each year Riverside park 812 Labree Street
Watertown, WI 53098 City of Watertown

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