Wings Over the Rockies Festival

Wings Over the Rockies Festival May 3-9, 2027 Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival. One Earth, One Future! Keynote Speaker-Michelle Valberg. Live Music with Tryg Strand & The Band!

Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival - Join us May 8-14, 2023. Enjoy outdoor guided activities, luncheon & evening presentations, Wings Spring Soiree & keynote speaker Dr. Dale Leckie and a music concert with Sean McCann - co-founder of the band Great Big Sea. The Calendar of Events is available to preview March 30 and tickets go on sale April 11 10:00am MDT. Don't miss out and we'll see you soon!

What a beautiful morning here in the Columbia Valley!! Day 7, our final day, of the Wings Nature Festival🦅 Wishing you a...
05/10/2026

What a beautiful morning here in the Columbia Valley!! Day 7, our final day, of the Wings Nature Festival🦅 Wishing you a happy Mother’s Day today🌸

05/10/2026

🦅✨ FINAL DAY OF THE FESTIVAL — AND FINAL HOURS TO BID! ✨🦅

What an incredible week it’s been. From unforgettable adventures in nature to inspiring speakers, music, art, birding, paddling, hiking, and community… Wings over the Rockies 2026 has truly soared. 💚🌿

But before the festival wraps up, there’s still ONE more thing you won’t want to miss:

🎉 The ONLINE AUCTION closes TODAY at 11:00 AM!

This is your last chance to score amazing items, experiences, artwork, getaways, local treasures, and more — all while supporting the future of Wings over the Rockies and the environmental education and conservation work this festival helps inspire. 🌎🪶

⏳ Don’t wait until the last minute…
Get those final bids in NOW before the clock runs out!

🔗 Bid here: wingsovertherockies.org

Thank you for being part of another unforgettable festival. Until next year… keep exploring, keep wondering, and keep looking up. 🐦✨

05/09/2026

🌎🐦 BIG DAY. BIG BIRDS. BIG ADVENTURE. 🐦🌎

On May 9, bird lovers around the world will be stepping outside, looking up, and joining one of the biggest wildlife events on the planet — ! 🌿✨

And here in the Columbia Valley? We’re surrounded by some of the most incredible birding opportunities anywhere. From wetlands and rivers to forests and mountain skies, you never know what might appear next… 👀🦅

Will it be:
🪶 A soaring Golden Eagle?
🪶 A colourful Western Tanager?
🪶 A secretive owl tucked into the trees?
🪶 Your first-ever sighting of something unforgettable?

Whether you’re an experienced birder or simply love being outside, May 9 is the perfect excuse to grab your binoculars, head into nature, and see what the day brings.

💬 Tell us in the comments:
What species are YOU hoping to spot this ?

📸 Bonus points if you share your sightings and adventures with us throughout the day!

A beautiful overnight rain as we greet Day 6 of the Wings Festival. A full day of field events and workshops and then, w...
05/09/2026

A beautiful overnight rain as we greet Day 6 of the Wings Festival. A full day of field events and workshops and then, we come together for our Gala Celebration & Keynote presentation with Adam Shoalts.🦅🦆

The birds are up and the sun is out on Day 5 of the Wings Festival!! Have fun out there🦅
05/08/2026

The birds are up and the sun is out on Day 5 of the Wings Festival!! Have fun out there🦅

05/08/2026

🐢🪶 Tiny creatures. Big discoveries. Endless wonder. 🌿✨

Get ready for a hands-on wetland adventure the whole family will love!

Join Gareth Thomson and Kristina Meakin at beautiful Dorothy Lake as we dip nets, explore the shoreline, and discover the fascinating little creatures living beneath the surface of the wetland world. 🐸💧

From curious water bugs and wriggly aquatic critters to turtles basking in the sun, soaring Ospreys, Great Blue Herons, and dabbling ducks — you never know what you’ll find when you slow down and look closely. 👀🦆

This playful outdoor experience is perfect for curious kids (and curious adults too!) and offers a chance to:
🌱 Learn about wetland habitats
🪶 Discover incredible animal adaptations
💧 Explore why wetlands are so important to protect
🦋 Spark wonder, curiosity, and connection to nature

And the best part?
Kids won’t even realize how much they’re learning — because they’ll be too busy exploring. 💚

📅 Saturday, May 9
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Invermere Area – Dorothy Lake

Families welcome! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Get your tickets NOW >>> wingsovertherockies.org

Day 4 of the Wings Festival is well underway!! The sun is shining and it’s a perfect day to connect with Nature🦅
05/07/2026

Day 4 of the Wings Festival is well underway!! The sun is shining and it’s a perfect day to connect with Nature🦅

05/07/2026

🌍🛍️ It's Time to Bid! Support Conservation Through the Wings Online Auction 🛍️🌍

There’s still time to explore and bid on an incredible range of items in the Wings over the Rockies Online Auction—and your participation goes far beyond shopping. 💚

Featured Item:
🛳️ Adventure Canada’s Iceland to Greenland Expedition Cruise for Two — valued at almost $42,000!
But that’s just the beginning—discover golf and ski passes, birding gear, art, dining, guided adventures, nature experiences, and so much more.

💸 Where your bids go:
Proceeds support the Ross MacDonald Memorial Legacy Fund, created to fund environmental education, habitat restoration, species-at-risk protection, and other conservation initiatives across the Columbia Valley. Administered by the Columbia Valley Community Foundation, this fund ensures that your contributions make a lasting impact on the ecosystems we all cherish.

🎯 Auction closes Sunday, May 10 at 11:00 AM MDT
🖱️ Visit wingsovertherockies.org to browse, bid, and make a difference.

Thank you for helping us protect what matters most. 🌿

05/07/2026

💙🐣 Day 4 of the ! And there's still a few tickets left for wonderful events.⁠

🌅🐦 Early mornings don’t get much better than this. 🐦🌅
Walk - Explore the Riches of Ritchie’s Point with Gareth Thomson and Kristina Meakin

Join Gareth and Kristina for a beautiful morning bird walk through one of the Columbia Valley’s richest birding habitats — Ritchie’s Point. 🌿✨

As the valley wakes up around us, we’ll explore wetlands, forest edges, river habitat, and open skies in search of spring migration magic. Along the way, you’ll:
🪶 Spot a wide variety of birds
🪶 Visit an active bank swallow colony
🪶 Listen to the incredible dawn chorus of May
🪶 Learn how habitat shapes the bird life around us
🪶 Slow down and reconnect with nature in one of the most peaceful ways possible

And honestly? There’s something deeply satisfying about being out in the fresh morning air while the world is still quiet — surrounded by birdsong and spring unfolding all around you. 💚

📅 Friday, May 8
🕖 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Wilmer Area

Bring your binoculars, your curiosity, and maybe a warm coffee for the road. ☕🦅

05/07/2026

🔥 Reminder: TOMORROW!! 🔥
WORKSHOP – Helping Adults Grow the Next Generation of Bird Lovers with Gareth Thomson and Kristina Meakin
🗓 May 7 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Invermere Area

🐦💚 Want to help raise the next generation of bird lovers? This workshop is for YOU. 💚🐦

Join Gareth and Kristina for a playful, hands-on outdoor workshop designed for parents, grandparents, educators, caregivers, and anyone who has a child in their life. 🌿✨

Through fun, field-tested, kid-approved activities, you’ll discover simple and engaging ways to help children connect with birds and the natural world — not through lectures, but through curiosity, wonder, movement, and play.

🪶 Learn activities you can use right away
🪶 Explore ways to inspire lasting conservation values
🪶 Build meaningful connections between kids and nature
🪶 Leave with practical ideas for children of all ages

Because protecting birds starts with something simple:
helping children fall in love with them first. 🌎✨

Whether you’re raising young explorers, teaching future naturalists, or simply hoping to spark more wonder outdoors, this workshop is packed with inspiration. 🌲🐤

🌟 PLUS don’t forget:
🛳️ The Iceland to Greenland Cruise for Two is still up for grabs
🎁 And there are hundreds of other incredible auction items—from binoculars and bird feeders to ski passes, artwork, books, gourmet meals and more!

🎉 Auction closes Sunday, May 10 at 11:00 AM MDT!
🖱️ Browse and bid now → wingsovertherockies.org

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