Have you ever looked out your window at a hummingbird and wondered about what they need, where they go, how they would feel perched on your finger? Come to the Hummingbird Festival at George Owens Nature Park in Independence, MO and find the answer to these questions. During this three-day science and gardening event, there will be presentations, activities, and demonstrations to help you better understand these tiny, amazing birds. George Owens Naturalists have been feeding and studying hummingbirds for years, and they will be your guides as you learn and interact with these birds. On Thursday and Friday, 

The Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will have a hands-on presentation to teach you how to design a garden paradise with plants that attract hummingbirds to provide what they need. 

Participants will leave with a garden plan for their own yard. Extension Master Gardeners and the MGGKC Children’s Program will also have family-friendly activities, demos and displays all three days, to help you learn why hummingbirds are such important pollinators. On Friday, Reading Rocket will have hummingbird books available to check out. On Saturday, a scientist will be demonstrating how hummingbirds are banded for tracking. Lucky participants may be able to join the process.

Please note that this is a family friendly event. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: Free

Contact: Tamra Reall, reallt@missouri.edu, 816-945-8113

Partners:
George Owens Nature Park