The 2023 Bird & Nature Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Madison Bird City, Arbor Day and Earth Day.  See live birds by Open Door Bird Sanctuary and visit nature displays throughout the day.  Plan 30-45 minutes for your visit anytime between 12 and 4 pm, during this ongoing event. 

See, Do, Explore!   See birds of prey including a hawk and eagles up close with Open Door Bird Sanctuary! 

• Tree planting - approx. at 1:00pm
• Exhibits & hands-on activities by nature organizations
  • Nature Conservancy; Friends of Cherokee Marsh, Wild Warner, and more!
• View a local eagle's nest by telescope
• Food carts: Jakarta Cafe, Tom's Travelin' Coffee Truck and Kona Ice
• A visit from Maynard the Duck, Madison Mallard's mascot 
• All ages welcome
• Music
• Free admission
• Restrooms available inside the shelter
• Free parking

For more information, call Paul Noeldner (608) 698-0104