Join Birds, Bees & Butterflies - Bemidji for an afternoon celebrating monarch butterflies, pollinators, plants and the habitats that support them.

Come learn, explore and connect with local organizations, community groups and people who are working to make Bemidji a better place for butterflies, bees, birds and other wildlife.

Featured Speaker: Heather Holm

We’re excited to welcome nationally recognized pollinator expert, author and educator Heather Holm as our featured speaker. Heather’s work focuses on pollinators, plants and the relationships between plants and insects.

We are pleased to welcome Alison Barta back for her annual Barta Butterfly Report, sharing her observations and insights from another season of butterfly monitoring in our area!

Fun for the whole family

Bring the kids! Young nature lovers can explore the world of monarchs and pollinators through hands-on activities, creative projects and opportunities to discover more about the insects and plants around us.

What to expect:

* Featured presentation by Heather Holm
* Kids’ activities and hands-on nature experiences
* Local organizations and community groups
* Information about butterflies, bees and other pollinators
* Plants and gardening resources
* Ways to create habitat at home
* Opportunities to connect with people working on conservation, gardening, education and community projects

Interested in tabling?

We’re inviting local organizations, nonprofits, agencies, educators, businesses and community groups whose work connects with pollinators, wildlife, gardening, conservation, environmental education, community health or creating habitat to join us as a tabling participant.

This is a great opportunity to share what you do, connect with community members and help make the festival an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

Want to participate?

Send us a message through the Birds, Bees & Butterflies - Bemidji Facebook page to learn more and reserve a table.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
1–4 p.m.
Headwaters Peace Center
Bemidji, Minnesota

Whether you’re an experienced gardener, a backyard beginner, a young nature explorer or simply curious about the wildlife around you, there’s something here for you.

Come celebrate the monarchs, discover the incredible world of pollinators and learn how small changes can create more habitat for wildlife throughout our community.

Presented by Birds, Bees & Butterflies - Bemidji, a collaborative community initiative.