First Friday Bird Walks!
2025-10-03 00:00, 2026-03-06 08:00, 2026-04-03 08:00, 2026-05-01 08:00, 2026-06-05 08:00 UTC | 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!

Garage Sale
2025-10-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Gold Crest Distributing Main Warehouse, 1600 Bassford Drive, Mexico, MO, United States

Truckload Seed Sale
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-25 | MO
Our Annual Truckload Seed Sale will be held October 24 & 25.

Join us on October 24 & 25 to save BIG on super Clean Seed Mixes formulated for Central MO Birds!
The sale offers fantastic value on our high quality seed and seed blends. Plan to stock up!
Find more deals in-store during the sale!

Fall Into Art
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | Wyndham Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Fall into Art is a vibrant two-day festival celebrating local and regional artists, hosted by the Columbia Art League. This dynamic event showcases an incredible variety of fine art, handmade crafts, and unique gifts, perfect for art lovers and early holiday shoppers alike.
Fall into Art carefully curates a diverse selection of exceptional artisans and small businesses, focusing on handmade, made-in-the-US, non-perishable products to ensure a unique shopping experience. The selection committee evaluates applicants based on design, craftsmanship, location, and willingness to engage in marketing initiatives.
Whether you’re looking to add a one-of-a-kind piece to your collection or simply soak in the creative energy, Fall into Art is the perfect way to welcome the season. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the arts and discover something truly special!
Date: Nov 1 & 2, 2025
Location: Wyndham Executive Center, (formerly Holiday Inn Expo Center; 2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO 65203)
Show Hours:
Saturday, Nov 1st, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov 2nd, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Christmas Bird Count begins December 14th!
2025-12-14 - 2026-01-05 | MO
More than a century of community data powers Audubon science. The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Find a count near you , or contact your local Audubon. For more information, click the link below.
Join the Count!

Great Backyard Bird Count
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-16 | MO
Get Ready! It’s TIME for the Global Backyard Bird Count!!
Join the world in connecting to birds! The Bird Count is February 13-16th! Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations. To learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count click on the image below to see a video.
Learn more and get ready to COUNT!! Follow the link to the project’s home page: https://www.birdcount.org/about/
Stop in to Songbird Station to check out the Missouri field guides and optics we have at the store! The right tools may help you see even more species than you would think!

Great Backyard Bird Count

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.

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 songbirds

Attract Spring Arrivals with Native Plants Seminar
2026-04-25 10:00 | MO
This free and informative seminar led by Bird Man Mel will explore which native plants to use to attract Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Songbirds, and more to your yards. Bird Man Mel will stay after to help you pick exactly the plants that fit your type of soil, location, and desired species to attract.
