Bird Man Mel Joins Simon Rose on The Morning Meeting March 12th
2026-03-12 09:15 UTC | MO
Mel will be joining Simon Rose on The Morning Meeting March 12th! Tune in at 9:15 to listen!
Tune into KFRU 98.9 FM /AM 1400 for tips on Hummingbirds, attracting birds with water this summer, and how to deter squirrels from your feeders!
Call in with questions for Mel and join the show! Dial 573-442-8255
To stream the show live on the KRFU site, follow this link : https://player.kfru.com/
He would love to meet you, answer your questions, offer personal yard analysis and recommendations to help you attract more birds, bees, butterflies and even bats!
Let us help you make your backyard a place of natural wonder this summer!
If you miss Mel live with Simon, you can listen to the podcast after the show here! https://www.kfru.com/morningmeeting/

Nest Box 101 Seminar
2026-03-14 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 shares tips on how to make your yard a perfect nesting site for Bluebirds, Wrens, Purple Martins, Wood Ducks, and more.
Explore Bluebird Houses, feeders, gifts & decor here!

First Friday Bird Walks!
2026-04-03 08:00, 2026-05-01 08:00, 2026-06-05 08:00 | MO
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!

Attract Hummingbirds, Orioles & More Seminar
2026-04-11 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 and tricks to use this spring to make your yard a must stop for all your favorite migrating birds.

Wings of Spring Native Plant Sale April 18 through May 10
2026-04-18 09:30 - 2026-05-10 17:00 | Songbird Station!, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court Suite C,, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
April 18th – May 10th
Bring Your Garden to Life with Missouri Native plants!
Spring is the perfect time to create a garden that truly supports nature—and it starts with native plants.
Missouri native plants do more than look beautiful. They provide the essential nectar and pollen that bees depend on, serve as host plants for butterfly caterpillars, and offer critical shelter for birds and wildlife that non-native plants simply can’t match. From monarch butterflies to migrating hummingbirds and backyard songbirds, native plants help your garden come alive with activity.
Even better, they’re easy to grow—requiring little to no fertilizer or pesticides—and naturally thrive in our local conditions.
At our Spring Native Plant Sale, you’ll find a carefully selected variety of plants grown right here in Missouri from Missouri parent stock. Whether your garden is sunny or shaded, dry or moist, there are native options that will flourish in your space.
Create a garden that feeds, shelters, and supports the wildlife you love—while enjoying a landscape that’s uniquely beautiful and resilient.
Come explore the collection and discover how easy it is to make a difference, right in your own backyard.
Sale is held in cooperation with Grow Native! Missouri. Your go to resource for Missouri Native information. You will find their logo below-click to visit their website.
Plants also make great gifts Mother’s Day!

Wings of Spring Seminar: Attract Butterflies, Birds & Bees with Native Plants
2026-04-25 10:00 | MO
This free and informative seminar led by Bird Man Mel explores which native plants to use to attract larval and mature butterflies, migrating Hummingbirds, songbirds, bees and other pollinators to your yard! Bird Man Mel will be happy to answer questions after to help you pick exactly the plants that fit your type of soil, location, and desired species to attract. You will be able to browse and shop native plants during our annual Native Plant Sale organized in partnership with Grow Native! Missouri.
