
Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival, a free, family-friendly event celebrating the waterways, birds, and natural habitats that make the St. Croix Valley such a special place to live. Hosted by Browns Creek Watershed District in partnership with Bird City / Sustainable Stillwater MN, this interactive event invites people of all ages to explore, learn, and connect with nature through engaging exhibits, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Get ready for a morning filled with discovery, creativity, and fun for all ages!
- Meet Live Raptors – Experience an unforgettable up-close encounter with birds of prey presented by expert wildlife educators.
- Explore Nature Exhibits – Visit interactive displays and learn about local birds, habitats, pollinators, watersheds, and conservation efforts.
- Connect with Local Organizations – Meet community groups, environmental nonprofits, and green businesses working to protect and enhance the St. Croix Valley.
- Bird Costume Contest – Dress as your favorite bird and show off your creativity! Costumes of all skill levels are welcome, from simple DIY outfits to elaborate feathered creations.
- Bird-Friendly Living Tips – Discover practical ways to make your home and neighborhood safer for birds, including reducing window collisions, minimizing light pollution, restoring habitat, and more.
- Hands-On Family Activities – Enjoy crafts, games, and interactive experiences designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
We are excited to have so many great partners joining us this year, including:
- Bird City Stillwater
- Sustainable Stillwater MN
- The Raptor Center
- Tropical Wings
- Stillwater Middle School Synergy Club
- Washington County, MN Government
- Gateway & Brown’s Creek Trail Association
- Pollinator Friendly Alliance
- Wild Ones St. Croix Oak Savanna, Stillwater, Minnesota
- UMN Extension Washington County Master Gardeners
- University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science
- Starry Skies North
- Belwin Conservancy
- Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
- Twin Cities Trout Unlimited – TCTU
- Wild Rivers Conservancy
- Minnesota Mushrooms
- Saint Paul Bird Alliance
- Artist Jennifer Awes Freeman
- Artist Jane Dierberger
Come check out their exciting educational activities!


