Southern Plains Birding Festival 2026

[Zak Hepler]

This year marks the inaugural Southern Plains Birding Festival. Join us in Bent County, CO from May 9th to May 10th, as we explore the short-grass prairie on private preserves while supporting a great non-profit! What: Southern Plains Birding Festival When: May 9th-May 10th (Midday) Who: Southern Plains Land Trust () Why: To support the conservation of short-grass prairie habitat and grassland bird species. All proceeds from festival tickets, t-shirts, cabins, and/or campsites go directly towards this effort. Where: Bent County, CO (specific directions will be given after ticket purchase to protect privacy) How: Purchase a $40 admission ticket and RSVP for guided walks! Walks: There will be private preserve-hosted, bird-focused, herptology-focused, and even flora-focused walks throughout the day! 5 walks are offered in the morning (Saturday, May 9th) 5 walks are offered in the afternoon (Saturday, May 9th) -The same routes are offered twice that day so you don't miss out!- 3 walks are offered in the following morning (Sunday, May 10th) Lodging: Campsite ($10) Cabin ($50) or stay in Lamar, CO. Only 2 cabins available. Website: Please join us in the prairie, for a wonderful birding adventure, May 9th-10th.

Zak Hepler

Jefferson County, CO PS- This non-profit festival message has been approved by David to post in COBirds. 🦬

[Zak Hepler]

Not sure why my formatting for text got messed up in my original message. Resending now. If it messes up again, so be it. I don't want to spam. :)

This year marks the inaugural 

Southern Plains Birding Festival. Join us in Bent County, CO from May 9th to May 10th, as we explore the short-grass prairie on private preserves while supporting a great non-profit! 

What: Southern Plains Birding Festival When: May 9th-May 10th (Midday) 

Who: Southern Plains Land Trust () 

Why: To support the conservation of short-grass prairie habitat and grassland bird species. All proceeds from festival tickets, t-shirts, cabins, and/or campsites go directly towards this effort. 

Where: Bent County, CO (specific directions will be given after ticket purchase to protect privacy) 

How: Purchase a $40 admission ticket and RSVP for guided walks! 

Walks: There will be private preserve-hosted, bird-focused, herptology-focused, and even flora-focused walks throughout the day! 

5 walks are offered in the morning (Saturday, May 9th) 

5 walks are offered in the afternoon (Saturday, May 9th)

 -The same routes are offered twice that day so you don't miss out!- 

3 walks are offered in the following morning (Sunday, May 10th)

Lodging: Campsite ($10) Cabin ($50) or stay in Lamar, CO. Only 2 cabins available. 

Website:  Please join us in the prairie, for a wonderful birding adventure, May 9th-10th.