Hummingbird Festival 2016 at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.

Hummingbird Festival

PRK General Event
Facility: Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve , Quest at Latta Nature Preserve , McDowell Nature Center and Preserve , Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve , Eastway Regional Recreation Center
Location: Locations Vary United States
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The annual Hummingbird Festival is back! Visit Park and Recreation nature centers Aug. 11-17 to learn all about hummingbirds. Hiking, bird banding, gardening talks and story time — there is something for everyone during the weeklong celebration. Find every Hummingbird Festival event and register today.

Kids, and kids at heart, can also create hummingbird artwork and enter the Hummingbird Festival Art Contest. Submissions must be original work featuring a hummingbird that is safe to hang on a wall and no larger than 9 by 12 inches. Participants ages 5 and up can submit their artwork at Reedy Creek Nature Center, Quest at Latta Nature Preserve, McDowell Nature Center, Stevens Creek Nature Center, or Eastway Regional Recreation Center's nature space. AI generated images will not be accepted. 

Important dates:

  • July 9-July 23: Submit art at a nearby nature center.
  • Aug. 9-17: Residents can visit Reedy Creek Nature Center to vote for their favorite artwork.
  • Aug. 17: Winners announced in a ceremony at Reedy Creek Nature Center at 3 p.m. Winners who attend the ceremony will have the first choice of prizes. Winners who are not present may pick up a remaining prize from Reedy Creek Nature Center during the following two weeks. 

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