Our primary programs are field trips and other special events for young birders ages 8-18.  Unless specified, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required.   Parents/grandparents are encouraged to participate (required for young birders under age 12.)  All of our programs are conducted according to the Iowa Young Birders Code of Conduct.  If you have any questions about our programs, please contact us.

UPCOMING EVENTS

    • April 11, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Coralville
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    Join us as we bird along the Iowa River Trail! We will begin near the Thornberry Dog Park looking for early migrants such as Bleu-gray Gnatcatcher and Yellow-rumped Warblers. We'll make our way towards the gazebo near the power company dam where we can find migrating waterfowl. We may even spot the localized exotic Eurasian Tree Sparrows. This trail provides an easy to access location right on the south side of Coralville.

    This field trip is free to attend and open to any young birders and their parents/guardians. Advance registration is required. Iowa Young Birders welcomes everyone to the outdoors regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, religion, creed, national origin, or disability status. Our events can accommodate wheelchairs, vision and hearing impairments, and other health conditions. For questions, or to request accommodations for an upcoming event, please send us a message or email.


    • May 02, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Marshalltown
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    The Grimes Farm is a perfect example of a diverse natural landscape - a hike on one of their many established trails will take you through restored grasslands, upland and bottomland forests, and around small wetlands. It’s no surprise that more than 100 bird species visit this area each year! Join us and Marshall County Conservation for a morning of exploration at the Grimes Farm during the heart of spring migration. We hope to see some migratory warblers, a Baltimore Oriole, and perhaps a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. No experience necessary - just come and enjoy a spring day with us!

    This field trip is free to attend and open to any young birders and their parents/guardians. Advance registration is required. Iowa Young Birders welcomes everyone to the outdoors regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, religion, creed, national origin, or disability status. Our events can accommodate wheelchairs, vision and hearing impairments, and other health conditions. For questions, or to request accommodations for an upcoming event, please send us a message or email.


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