Utqiaġvik Migratory Bird Festival

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Join us for field trips, talks, art shows, and other activities as we celebrate Iñupiat culture and the migratory birds of the Arctic!

Fred Ipalook Elementary School

We are excited to announce the fourth annual Utqiaġvik Migratory Bird Festival, which will be held from Friday, June 12th to Sunday, June 14th, 2026 at Fred Ipalook Elementary School in Utqiaġvik, AK! This free event aims to highlight the value of Arctic migratory birds and emphasize the importance of conservation research and indigenous stewardship. Please join us for a fun weekend of birding and wildlife tours, scientific presentations, activities for kids and families, live music, art expositions, trivia, and more!Instagram: @utqshorebirdfestEmail: utqshorebirdfest@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/utqbirdfest

June 12th

Doors Open & Event Registration

Presentation: Welcome to the Festival!

Presentation: Guide to Arctic Wildlife Watching

Festival Mixer & Expo

Birding & Wildlife Tour

June 13th

Coffee & Snacks Mixer

Birding Field Trip (for kids and families)

Science Presentation (TBD)

Break (with refreshments)

Kids Crafts & Activities

Workshop: How to Draw Arctic Birds

Bird & Culture Trivia

Closing Remarks

Live Music Social (with refreshments)

June 14th

Utqiaġvik Migratory Bird Festival

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