Hummingbird Migration Celebration 2025

Indiana Audubon Society

The Indiana Audubon Hummingbird Migration Celebration is a festival for the tiny gem, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary

<h3><strong><strong>Experience one of Indiana’s most dazzling wildlife events as hundreds of hummingbirds pass through Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary on their fall migration.</strong></strong></h3><p>The Hummingbird Migration Celebration is your chance to see Ruby-throated Hummingbirds up close, learn about their fascinating journey, and enjoy a day surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Whether you stay all day or just for a while, there’s something for everyone from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on August 9.</p>

<h3><strong><strong>Event Highlights</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>Live hummingbird banding demonstrations (9-10:30 a.m. and 2:30-4 p.m.)</li><li>50-minute guided nature walks, departing every half hour</li><li>Programs on gardening with native plants and hummingbirds</li><li>Live birds of prey presentations by Salamonie Raptor Center, sponsored by <a href="https://order.wbu.com/carmel" title="https://order.wbu.com/carmel" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wild Birds Unlimited Carmel</a> (11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-2 p.m.)</li><li>Fishing demos with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gofishinwithclint/" title="https://www.facebook.com/gofishinwithclint/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Go Fishin with Clint</a> (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)</li><li>Family-friendly activities, including Beekeeping 101, candle making, and bluebird nest box building</li><li>Native plant sale, sponsored by <a href="https://nativeplantsunlimitedshop.com/" title="https://nativeplantsunlimitedshop.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Native Plants Unlimited</a></li><li>Artisan vendor market with handmade goods and nature-inspired art</li><li>Live music by <a href="https://www.thehammerandthehatchet.com/" title="https://www.thehammerandthehatchet.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Hammer and the Hatchet</a></li><li>Food trucks and local drinks from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BusStopBistroIndy/" title="https://www.facebook.com/BusStopBistroIndy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bus Stop Bistro</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/big.lemon.shake.ups" title="https://www.facebook.com/big.lemon.shake.ups" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Big Lemon Shake Ups</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Back-Home-Coffee-Co-100094142070448/" title="https://www.facebook.com/p/Back-Home-Coffee-Co-100094142070448/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Back Home Coffee Co.</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SharkBitePopcornCo/" title="https://www.facebook.com/SharkBitePopcornCo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shark Bite Popcorn Company</a></li><li><a href="https://HMC25.givesmart.com" title="https://HMC25.givesmart.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Silent auction and raffle basket</a> benefiting Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary.</li></ul><p><strong><strong>👉 </strong></strong><a href="https://indianaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hmc2025_programguide_v3.pdf" title="https://indianaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hmc2025_programguide_v3.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong><strong>Download the program guide</strong></strong></a><strong><strong> to see what's happening throughout the day.</strong></strong></p>

<h3><strong><strong>Event Ticketing</strong></strong></h3><p>Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $15 at the door. Youth 17 and under attend free. (Eventbrite processing fees not included.)</p><p><em><em>If you use Apple's "Hide My Email" feature, forwarding may stop after 30 days, which can block event correspondence. Use a regular email to make sure you receive all event info. We do not add you to our mailing list unless you opt in during registration.</em></em></p>

<h3><strong><strong>Vendor Opportunities</strong></strong></h3><p>We’re looking for nature-themed artists, makers, and organizations to join us as vendors! If you’d like to be part of the event, fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhH16XYa_5BFtPa83ZnY8xd9Bjxyl8qmyxmdOpzjZ00eb5cw/viewform" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhH16XYa_5BFtPa83ZnY8xd9Bjxyl8qmyxmdOpzjZ00eb5cw/viewform" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">vendor application form</a>.</p>

<h3><strong><strong>Sponsor the Event</strong></strong></h3><p>Interested in becoming a vendor, partner, or sponsor? <a href="https://indianaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/hmc-2025-sponsorship-levels.pdf" title="https://indianaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/hmc-2025-sponsorship-levels.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Download our sponsorship</a> info for more information or Email us at MGBS@IndianaAudubon.org!</p>

<h3><strong><strong>Our 2025 Sponsors</strong></strong></h3><p>We’re grateful to our sponsors for their support in making the Hummingbird Migration Celebration happen.</p><h4><strong><strong>Ruby-throated Sponsors</strong></strong></h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.indianaaudubon.org" title="https://www.indianaaudubon.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Indiana Audubon</a></li></ul><h4><strong><strong>Nectar Sponsors</strong></strong></h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.ancillaerie.com/" title="https://www.ancillaerie.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ancillaerie Arts</a></li><li><a href="https://visitcope.org/" title="https://visitcope.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cope Environmental Center</a></li></ul><h4><strong><strong>Pollinator Sponsors</strong></strong></h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.connerprairie.org/" title="https://www.connerprairie.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conner Prairie</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stayinduckcreek.com/" title="https://www.stayinduckcreek.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Duck Creek Farm &amp; Inn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.doitbest.com/gillman-home-center/?srsltid=AfmBOorcNwrvrMwbNM-lnbrKkCvzhd_lBZTae_UKBBAjMdXe06vVZuqC" title="https://www.doitbest.com/gillman-home-center/?srsltid=AfmBOorcNwrvrMwbNM-lnbrKkCvzhd_lBZTae_UKBBAjMdXe06vVZuqC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gillman Home Center</a></li><li>Jeanette Jorgensen</li><li><a href="https://nativeplantsunlimitedshop.com/" title="https://nativeplantsunlimitedshop.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Native Plants Unlimited</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vikingbags.com/pages/motorcycle-saddlebags" title="https://www.vikingbags.com/pages/motorcycle-saddlebags" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Viking Bags</a></li><li><a href="https://carmel.wbu.com/" title="https://carmel.wbu.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wild Birds Unlimited Carmel</a></li></ul>

<h3><strong><strong>Cancellation Policy</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>Full refunds are provided for Indiana Audubon events, field trips, and public programs canceled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.</li><li>Events, field trips, and public programs under $10 per person (excluding processing fees) are non-refundable, as proceeds support our work.</li><li>Refunds for events, field trips, and programs over $10 per person (excluding processing fees) require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.</li><li>Refunds for Indiana Master Naturalist programs at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.</li><li>Separate cancellation policies apply to the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival and field trips, events, and public programs co-hosted by other organizations.</li></ul><p><em><em>Photo: Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Shari McCollough</em></em></p>

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