Songbird Station:

Craft Beer & Carts Event
2024-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Come join us for another fun Craft Beer & Carts event on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 1pm-4pm.
This year will be located at the MU Health Care Pavilion on 1701 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203.
Please call our office at 573-886-7877 if you would you like to be an event sponsor/$2,000 or a cart sponsor/$350.
(Open link to the pdf or call the office for prints.)
Craft Beer & Carts Flyer 2023 Final

First Friday Bird Walks!
2024-07-05 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-07 08:00 - 23:00, 2024-05-03 08:00, 2024-04-05 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Join us for First Friday Bird Walks! Walks are open to anyone who enjoys birds and beginners are encouraged to attend. Meet at the Songbird Station Parking lot at 8 a.m. sharp and then we will drive down the hill to park near the wetlands, less than a 5-minute drive. Waterproof shoes are recommended, but not required. After our walk we’ll return to Songbird Station by 11:00 and enjoy refreshments and the good company. Don’t forget , you are able to take a pair of our binoculars for a test drive during the walks- just ask!

Book Signing and Q & A Session
2024-06-15 10:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
We are excited to announce the publication of Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses! Our resident birding expert and founder “Bird Man Mel” Toellner and our Songbird Essentials’ master woodworker Matt Maguire collaborated to bring you a collection of 15 truly bird-friendly birdhouse plans. On Saturday, June 15th at 10AM join Bird Man Mel Toellner & Co-Author Matt Maquire for a book signing event at Songbird Station. Their book Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses has just been released! Reserve your copy today at Songbird Station. Copies will be available in store for the event. A signed copy makes a wonderful Father’s Day Gift! We invite you to celebrate with us! If you are not local to Columbia, books can be ordered on our Songbird Essentials website.

Natives & Other Keys to Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies, and Pollinators
2024-04-27 10:00
This free and informative seminar led by Bird Man Mel will explore the value of native plants and how they attract and benefit the birds and the bees in your yard! Reservations are requested but not required so we can ensure we have plenty of handouts and refreshments. Please call the store at 573-446-5941 to reserve your spot. Drop-ins are always welcome!

Native Plant Sale
2024-04-19 - 2024-05-11 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
By popular demand we have extended our Annual Native Plant Sale! Beginning April 19th Songbird Station will be stocking the best native plants for attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators. All plants are grown right here in mid Missouri to ensure maximum success and easy planting in Mid-Mo Gardens. Stop by and pick up a few plants that will turn your yard into a pollinator’s paradise. Perfect for Mother’s Day! The sale will run through May 11th. Guaranteed top quality and best pricing in Central Missouri. To learn more about native planting attend our free April 27th Seminar- Native‘s & Other keys to Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies, and Pollinators.

Check out the Grow Native! Native Plant Database to discover which plants are best for your yard and how to care for them.
Native Plants Available During the Sale
Native Plant Profiles

Attract Bluebirds, Wrens, Wood Ducks & More Seminar
2024-03-16 10:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Join us for a free seminar hosted by Bird Man Mel as he gives tips on how better attract some of our favorite feathered friends. Please make reservations so we can ensure we have enough handouts, refreshments, and seating. Reservations are not required to join.

Small Business Saturday is November 25th!
2023-11-25 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Small Business Saturday is November 25th! Stop in and shop! Save the date to Shop Small with us because when you do, you make a big difference for our business and our community. Join us in making this Small Business Saturday one to remember!

Black Friday Sale! Come and join us November 24th for specials and promotions all day long!
2023-11-24 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Come and join us November 24th for specials and promotions all day long! Browse our huge selection of quality gifts, home décor and backyard accessories at can’t miss prices.

Truckload Seed Sale & Christmas Open House!
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-04 | 2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Ste C, Columbia, Missouri 65203, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Our Annual Truckload Seed Sale & Christmas Open House will be held November 3rd & 4th.
Join Us on November 3rd & 4th for two fun-filled days at Songbird Station! Our Annual Truckload Seed Sale will be held outside in our parking lot, and the Holiday Open House will be in full swing inside! Find fantastic deals on seed and suet, and 10% off all other items storewide.

Public Warehouse Sale
2023-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Gold Crest Distributing Main Warehouse, 1600 Bassford Drive, Mexico, MO, United States
Held at the Gold Crest Distributing Warehouse on October 28th!
8am-Noon
1600 Bassford Drive, Mexico MO
Find perfect and slightly imperfect gift, décor and birding items for well off regular retail, with specially low-priced tables.
A great time to stock up on Christmas Gifts!

From Columbia go east on 1-70 to US 54. Take 54 north to the first Mexico exit (Bus. 54 North.)
Turn left on Lakeview (by the Presbyterian Church.) Turn Right on Bassford Drive.

Birds & Booze at Songbird Station
2023-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Bird Man Mel will host a brief 30 minute talk incorporating birds & booze at 6pm. Refreshments will be served. 10% off store wide excluding seed and suet. Reservations are requested but not required. This is to ensure we have enough presentation materials, beverages and snacks for all! Please call the store at 573-446-5941 to reserve your spot today!

Mizzou Tailgate & Deer Camo Closeout Sale!
2023-09-20 08:00 - 2023-10-07 17:00
While Supplies Last- First Come, First Save! Sale runs September 20th-October 7th.
Our wholesale division purchased a company that had tailgate and deer camo type items we don’t normally stock. Our loss & your savings.
All prices are 50% to 75% off! Check out the deals here! Supplies are limited.
Can’t make it to the store? To secure items before they sell out, call us with your selections and credit card information. Let us know when you plan to pick up and we will have your items ready to go.
If you’re headed into town for the game, pre-order your items for pick-up at Songbird Station Oct. 7th before the MU Tigers take on the LSU Tigers.
Call Songbird Station @ 573.446.5941 with your credit card information to secure your items before they are gone!

Hawthorn Native Plant Society Spring Plant Sale at Songbird Station
2023-05-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Save the date to join us Wednesday, May 10th as we welcome the Hawthorn Chapter of the Missouri Native Plant Society for the Spring Plant sale. It will be held form 3-6pm. Click on the link below to learn more about Hawthorn Chapter of the Missouri Native Plant Society.

Hawthorn Chapter of the Missouri Native Plant Society

We encourage you to visit additional Grow Native! Plant Sales hosted around our area this spring. Grow Native! is the native plant marketing and education program of the Missouri Prairie Foundation. Grow Native! helps protect and restore biodiversity by increasing conservation awareness of native plants and their effective use in urban, suburban, and rural developed landscapes. Through collaboration with consumers, private industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, Grow Native! aims to significantly increase the demand and use of native plants in the lower Midwest—Missouri, southern Illinois, eastern Kansas, northern Arkansas, northern Oklahoma, and southern Nebraska. Visit their website to explore their native plant resources, learn more about upcoming events and informative webinars.

Seminar April 22nd : Attracting Hummingbirds, Orioles & Other Colorful Spring Arrivals
2023-04-22 10:00
Save the date to join us Saturday, April 22nd for our Attracting Hummingbirds Seminar and learn how to attract Hummingbirds, Orioles and other colorful spring arrivals as they begin to migrate in search of breeding grounds. Bird Man Mel hosts this fun, informative session designed to help you attract these beautiful species into your backyard. Register to attend the seminar here. Unable to make it? Visit our tips pages for the best feeders and food to provide to attract Orioles and Hummingbirds to your yard.

Seminar March 18th: Attracting Bluebirds & Other Cavity Dwelling Birds
2023-03-18 10:00
Save the date to join us Saturday, March 18th for our Attracting Bluebirds Seminar and learn tips and tricks to attract and keep beautiful Bluebirds and other cavity dwellers around your yard. The Eastern Bluebird is the state bird of Missouri and begins nesting soon! Bird Man Mel hosts this session and will share his insight with a focus on creating a habitat suitable for Bluebird Nesting. Register to attend the seminar here! Unable to make it? Visit our tips pages for the best feeders and food to provide Bluebirds.

First Friday Bird Walks! Next Walk is December 2nd!
2022-12-02 08:00 - 11:30
Join the Columbia Audubon Society for First Friday Bird Walks! Held the first Friday of each month and led by Lottie Bushmann, walk is are scheduled for December 2nd.
Walks are open to anyone who enjoys birds and beginners are encouraged to attend. We walk at the 3M Wetlands trail, just off the MKT trail near Forum Blvd. Meet at the Songbird Station Parking lot at 8 a.m. sharp and then we will drive down the hill to park near the wetlands, less than a 5 minute drive. We’ll enjoy all the Missouri resident birds in this natural, lush land scape.It is a moderate walk. Waterproof shoes are recommended, but not required. After our walk we’ll return to Songbird Station by 11:00 and enjoy refreshments and good company!
We hope you will join us!

Small Business Saturday is November 26th!
2022-11-26 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Small Business Saturday is November 26th! Stop in and shop! Save the date to Shop Small with us because when you do, you make a big difference for our business and our community. Join us in making this Small Business Saturday one to remember! Find a sneak peek of the Small Business Saturday specials below!

Black Friday Sale! Come and join us November 25th for specials and promotions all day long!
2022-11-25 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Come and join us November 25th for specials and promotions all day long! Browse our huge selection of quality gifts, home décor and backyard accessories at can’t miss prices.

Truck Load Seed Sale October 21st & 22nd!
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-22 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Our Annual Truckload Seed Sale is ON NOW! Order today to book your seed for pick up at the store October 21st and 22nd.

The sale offers fantastic value on our high quality seed and seed blends. Plan to stock up!
All seed is super clean and our blends are formulated specifically for Central MO birds!
Featured Offers

Double Cleaned Black Oil Sunflower Seed 40lbs – Sale Price $26.99 (No Limit on Pre-Booking)
Ear Corn for Squirrels – Only $.25 per ear or $2.50 for a bag of 12. (While Supplies Last)
20lb Bags of Nyjer or Fanstastic Finch II Seed – Sale Price $37.50 (While Supplies Last)
Hi-Energy Suet Cakes Only $1.35 each or $15.00 for a case of 12. (While Supplies Last)
All Other Bags – $1.00 off or more!

Call 573-446-5941 or stop by Songbird Station to book your seed order!
Visit the store for all specials.

Songbird Station is Hiring!
2022-08-25 17:00 - 2022-09-25 17:00
Songbird Station is looking for someone with good knowledge of Central MO birds who enjoys sharing what they know! Duties would include but not be limited to organizing seminars, potentially leading bird walks and seminars, as well as in-store customer service. Hours and days worked is flexible depending on applicant knowledge and need. Please send resume and inquiries to becky@goldcrestdistributing.com or call 573-582-0601.
Position will remain posted until filled.

First Friday Bird Walks with Songbird Station & The Columbia Audubon Society
2022-08-05 08:00 | 3M Wetlands trail, MO, United States
Join Songbird Station and the Columbia Audubon Society for First Friday Bird Walks. Walks occur the first Friday of each month and are open to anyone who enjoys birds. Beginners are encouraged to attend! We walk at the 3M Wetlands trail, just off the MKT trail near Forum Blvd.
Meet at the Songbird Station Parking lot at 8 a.m. sharp and then we will drive down the hill to park near the wetlands, less than a 5 minute drive. We’ll enjoy all the Missouri resident birds in this natural, lush landscape. It is a moderate walk. Waterproof shoes are recommended, but not required. After our walk we’ll return to Songbird Station by 11:00 and enjoy refreshments and the good company!

Songbird Station is Now Hiring!
2022-05-20 08:00 - 2022-06-20 17:00
Songbird Station is seeking an amazing employee to join our workforce. Employee must be of a team building mindset, career dedicated, facilitating purchases, and providing customer service.
We are a locally family-owned wild bird, nature, and gift store located in Columbia, Missouri. We are proud of our company’s traditions, work ethic and mission statement. You can find our current mission statement during these times here and learn more about us at www.goldcrestdistributing.com and www.songbirdstation.com. We are fortunate to serve market segments that are strong and growing, even during these tough times.
We are currently looking to hire a part-time sales associate who will thrive in the specific duties and responsibilities of a Retail Sales Associate vary widely but include the following responsibilities:
• Serves customers by helping them select products.
• Drives sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
• Greets and receives customers in a welcoming manner.
• Responds to customers’ questions.
• Directs customers by escorting them to racks and counters.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Documents sales by creating or updating customer profile records.
• Assisting in maintaining the back stock room and setting up merchandise displays on the sales floor
• Manages financial transactions.
• Processes payments by totaling purchases, processing checks, cash, and store or other credit and debit cards.
• Assists with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise.
• Keeps clientele informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest.
• Collaborating with fellow team members to keep the sales floor area clean and always organized.
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds.
• Familiarity with backyard birding
• Must work on Saturdays.
• 1 year + of sales experience.
If you are interested, please apply in store. If you have a resume, please include it with your application.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 – $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location

World Migratory Bird Day
2022-05-14
Saturday May 14th is World Migratory Bird Day! The overall mission of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is to raise awareness of migratory birds and issues related to their conservation. The campaign highlights the importance of international cooperation and encourages national and local action to protect migratory birds. The 2022 campaign theme, Light Pollution, is designed to increase awareness about the negative effects light pollution has on migrating birds, their behavior and activity levels. The campaign will be used to highlight actions that can be taken by a wider range of actors including individuals to reduce light pollution. The easiest way for you to reduce light pollution is to turn off or dim your outdoor lights in the evenings- start tonight!!

Read more about this global event organized by Environment of the Americas on the World Migratory Bird Day website or click here to read about their 2022 Campaign Strategy!

Missouri Native Plant Society Plant Sale
2022-05-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Wednesday May 4th from 3pm – 6pm.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Songbird Station is hosting a Native Plant Sale organized by the Hawthorne Chapter of the Missouri Native Plant Society!
Stop by, learn about the benefits of planting natives, and pick up some beautiful plants for your garden! Plant sale is held in the Songbird Station parking lot.

Birdman Mel Guest on Farm and Fiddle Show
2022-04-27 18:00 - 19:00
Birdman Mel will be a guest of Margot McMillen on the Farm and Fiddle show this coming Wednesday between 6 and 7 PM. on KOPN public radio in Columbia Missouri. Those outside of the central Missouri listening area can tune in to the show via live streaming at KOPN.org. At the site click on the programs option and a drop-down menu will appear. Then click on live stream which gives you whatever is playing at that time. Between 6 and 7 PM on Wednesday, April 27 Margo and Mel will be discussing attracting spring migrant birds and other timely topics. https://www.kopn.org/programs/farm-and-fiddle/

Spring Seminars! March 19th! Bluebirds & Hummingbirds
2022-03-19 10:00 - 11:45
Songbird Station will host two seminars March 19th! Both will be led by Mel Toellner aka “BirdMan Mel!”

The Hummingbird Seminar will be held from 10:00 to 10:45am.
The Bluebirds seminar will be held from 11:00-11:45am.

Seats are limited so sign up soon!
Sign-up online, stop by the store or give us a call at 573-446-5941 to reserve your spot!
There will be Seminar Day Specials & Attendee Prizes! Plus, kids attending the Hummingbird Seminar will receive a free Audubon Hand Held Hummingbird Feeder!
