Coming Events
Events listed below are those open to the public and where SOS Save Our Songbirds will have a display. Scores of communities recognized for their bird-friendly ways through the Bird City Wisconsin program will host World Migratory Bird Day events. Check your local nature center and bird conservation organization for listings as well.
Help feed the songbirds you love and raise money for three great organizations when you order native plants from our native plant sale fundraiser, March 16-May 11. Pickup is Sunday, May 17 from Middleton or near-east Madison.
Plant a mini porch prairie to liven up your porch or balcony while supporting the local ecosystem. Following a presentation about how to create and care for your porch prairie, you’ll plant an 11" container with native plants benefitting birds, bees, butterflies and more to take home.
Plant a mini porch prairie to liven up your porch or balcony while supporting the local ecosystem. Following a presentation about how to create and care for your porch prairie, you’ll plant an 11" container with native plants benefitting birds, bees, butterflies and more to take home.
Your morning cup of coffee can help save songbirds! What about the chocolate you savor? Sample bird-friendly coffees and chocolates that meet the gold standard for protecting bird habitat in Central America, where many of our favorite songbirds winter. Learn what it means to be Bird Friendly ® , and why buying these certified products is important, in this special Luncheon-Lecture series presentation sponsored by Friends of the Arboretum.
Plant a mini porch prairie to liven up your porch or balcony while supporting the local ecosystem. Following a presentation about how to create and care for your porch prairie, you’ll plant an 11" container with native plants benefitting birds, bees, butterflies and more to take home.
We’re excited to be part of the Wisconsin Purple Martin Association’s free 16th Annual MARTINFest celebrating the beloved Purple Martin! Purple Martins are neotropical songbirds and Wisconsin’s largest swallow! Enjoy watching the handling and banding of adult and baby Purple Martins, visit our and other informational booths, children’s activities, wildlife exhibits, and more!