May 17-19, 2012 (Thursday-Saturday)
Welcome to the 6th Annual Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival -- a weekend of birding and nature activities on Wisconsin's south shore of Lake Superior at the peak of spring migration.
With nearly 100 activities to choose from, birders and nature lovers of all skills and ages will find a wealth of choices at this year's festival. This years festival will be held Thursday -Saturday.
Keynote Speaker
The 2012 keynote speaker will be John Bates, reknowned naturalist and author perhaps best known for his Northwoods Companion books. Find out more about John on the keynote speaker page and on his website.
Festival InformationAshland County Tourism |
2011 Highlights
Field trips, workshops, guest speakers, youth programs.
Activities on birds, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs, bears, fish, wildflowers, landscaping, wildlife art, and more.
Exceptional destinations such as the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Copper Falls State Park, Chequamegon National Forest, and more.
174 Species were observed at the 2011 Festival. Click here for a complete list of the birds observed for the 2009, 2010 & 2011 Festival. 
LeAnn Plinske with a photo of Nodding Trillium.