Montana’s Premier Birding Festival

June 12-14, 2026 | Kalispell, MT

Questions or issues with registration? Please contact the Helena office: 

email: [email protected]

phone: (406) 443-3949

 

Cancellation & Refunds

If you have registered for the festival and need to cancel, please notify Montana Audubon as soon as possible.

Refunds of 50% will be issued if notice of cancellation is received a minimum of 14 days in advance, by May 29. Refunds will not be issued after May 29. Contact us if you’d like to discuss the option of converting your registration fee to a donation toward our mission.

Montana Audubon reserves the right to cancel the festival or individual field trips. If Montana Audubon cancels the festival, you will be notified and a full refund will be issued within two (2) weeks of the cancellation date.

Flathead Audubon Scholarships

Evan Clark Gift of Living Scholarships

This year, Flathead Audubon Society is generously sponsoring 10 scholarships for the 2026 Wings Across the Big Sky birding Festival. These scholarships are open to students of all ages.

Five Valleys Audubon Scholarships

Five Valleys Audubon is also offering scholarships to help cover festival costs. Priority will be given to FVAS members and Missoula-area residents.

Please email [email protected] for more information on how to apply.

Celebrate 50 Years of Conservation with limited-edition Montana Audubon Golden Anniversary merchandise!

Mark this milestone with a striking Golden Eagle shirt featuring original artwork by our Avian Specialist Bo Crees– available in both unisex and women’s fits.

Top if off with our commemorative 50th anniversary logo hat, beautifully embroidered and ready for the field.

Commemorate this milestone and carry Montana Audubon’s conservation legacy with you wherever you go!

Preorder for pick up at the Festival- see registration form for pricing.

Festival Information

Schedule

Day-by-day schedule for the festival weekend.

Registration Brochure

View and download the registration brochure and registration form.

Location & Lodging

Information on where the festival will be held, festival headquarters, hotel block information, and more.

Field Trips

Descriptions and information about field trips.

Keynote Presentation

Learn about this year’s Keynote Speaker.

Become a Sponsor

Support the Festival and become a Sponsor! Different sponsorship levels available.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:

Golden Eagle Sponsor

 

Prairie Falcon Sponsors

Long-Billed Curlew Sponsors

 

 

Bobolink Sponsors

 

Chipping Sparrow Sponsors