Hawkins Loop Bird Fest

  • ALL AGES

Guided bird and botany walks, binocular tips, food vendors, and outdoor exploration for all ages and experience levels.

By The Land at Hawkins Loop

Date and time

Saturday, June 7 · 5:30am - 12pm EDT

Location

The Land at Hawkins Loop

294 Hawkins Loop Hurdle Mills, NC 27541

Agenda

5:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Open Trails (Pasture, Woods, and Pond Observation Station)

Hawkins Loop offers more than 63 acres of pasture and old growth forest, heavily populated by a wide range of birds and wildlife. Trails will be marked to provide guests easy access for walking and b...

5:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Quiet Hours

Watch and listen as the natural world wakes up and the sun rises over the pond. Intentionally designed for quiet movement and reflection, please enjoy the trails for walking, birding, photography, o...

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Coffee, Donuts, Brunch & Snacks

Pony Up Cafe

The Butcher's Daughter

Pony Up Cafe coffee trailer will sell fresh-made hot and iced beverages until 11:30 The Butcher’s Daughter Market & Deli will offer an online pre-order option for prepared lunches and snacks, with p...

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Backyard Botany for Birds - Guided Walk

Bottom Up Native Plants

Stroll the trails with botanists and wildlife experts from Bottom Up Native Plants to learn about bird habitats and take home tips to attract more feathered friends to your own backyard.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Nature Observation for Beginners - Guided Walk

NC Bird Atlas

Perfect for beginners of all ages and anyone who wants to practice their observation skills. Learn to use binoculars and identify common birds, insects, trees, and more as you explore the pasture and...

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Backyard Botany for Birds - Guided Walk

Bottom Up Native Plants

Same format as the 7:30am walk

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Nature Observation for Beginners - Guided Walk

NC Bird Atlas

Same format as the 8:30am walk

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Bird Fest is back for its third consecutive year! Join us for guided birding and botany walks, nature exploration, citizen science research, community celebration, and so much more!


  • Learn bird identification techniques from environmental educators from NC Bird Atlas and NC Wildlife Resources. Binoculars and spotting scopes will be available to borrow from Field Inclusive!
  • Explore native bird habitats and learn about creating bird-friendly backyards from botanists from Bottom Up Native Plants
  • Contribute your birdwatching observations to the North Carolina Bird Atlas citizen research project
  • Connect with fellow birding enthusiasts and nature lovers in a welcoming and serene setting!


Bird Fest is FREE to attend but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please visit the Eventbrite page linked in the “Tickets” section of this page to register.


All ages are welcome.


Food and drink will be available for pre-purchase from The Butcher’s Daughter and same-day purchase through Pony Up Cafe and the Hawkins Loop Snack Bar.


Seating will be available in designated observation areas. Guests are also encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for personal use.


Bird Fest will take place rain or shine, except in the case of forecasted lightning or high winds. Some vendors or activities may not be available in case of inclement weather.

Organized by

The Land at Hawkins Loop
FreeJun 7 · 5:30 AM EDT