Kirtland's Warbler Festival

06/08/2026

If you couldn't make it to the 2026 Festival or didn't pick up a 2026 shirt, we will take orders this week only. The shirts can be picked up at the Higgins Lake Roscommon Chamber. The shirts come in sage green or dark heather. Send an email to [email protected] with your color choice and size.

06/04/2026

If you need a good breakfast on Sunday morning after the Kirtland's Warbler Festival, go to Blodgett Memorial Airport, 5218 E Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI. I can vouch that the home made cinnamon donuts are the best I have ever had.

06/04/2026

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours Michigan Audubon, in collaboration with Hartwick Pines State Park, offers Kirtland’s Warbler Tours from May 23 through June 30, 2026. Registration now open! Register for a Kirtland's Warbler Tour About the Kirtland’s Warbler

06/04/2026

Kirtland's Warbler Weekend starts tomorrow morning! Here is the May issue of The Warble to get the weekend started!

06/04/2026

Gahagan Nature Preserve Garage Sale from 3 pm to 7 pm on Friday, June 5th and 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday June 6th, there will be a garage sale at the Gahagan Nature Preserve, 585 Southline Road, Roscommon. Stop by before or during the Home Opener at Gahagan on Friday or before or after the Kirtland’s Warbler Festival at the CRAF Center on Saturday.

05/29/2026

https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/endangered-kirtlands-warblers-spotted-in-restored-simcoe-county-forest-site-12341082

Sighting marks 'exciting milestone' for local conservation efforts and signals early success in creating habitat for species that was once nearly extinct

05/28/2026

We have an exciting announcement. The Irish Kilt Brewing Company made a brew for the Kirtland's Warbler Festival! During Kirtland's Warbler Weekend, a portion of sales for every pint will be donated towards next year's festival. I had a sample and it is wonderful!

05/28/2026

Here is the program for the 2026 Kirtland's Warbler Weekend!

05/27/2026

Check this out! Tammy Stroud Captured this beautiful picture of a Kirtland's warbler spotted in Harrison Township! Thanks Tammy!

Once on the brink of extinction, the Kirtland’s warbler is now one of conservation’s greatest success stories. Through decades of habitat restoration in Michigan’s jack pine forests, this rare songbird made a remarkable comeback — proving what’s possible when people protect the places wildlife call home. 🐦🌲

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05/22/2026