Programs, Activities, & Events
Upcoming events.
From monthly highlights to seasonal programs, Spearhead offers unique opportunities to get outside, learn, and connect. Here’s what’s coming up.
126th Annual Christmas Bird Count-Bemidji
The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society invites you to participate in the 126th Annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC)!
Itasca Christmas Bird Count
This holiday season take part in the annual winter bird count at Itasca State park! This event, organized by Itasca State Park, is part of the nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count, a 126-year citizen science project organized by the National Audubon Society.
Walk on the Wild Side
January: Winter Birds and Tracks
Bundle up and step into the winter woods with us! Winter Birds & Tracks is an outdoor program where participants explore the snowy trails of the Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve to discover the birds that thrive in our coldest months.
Learn to identify common winter birds, site animal tracks in the snow, and understand the stories they tell about behavior, survival, and the rhythms of the forest. Whether you’re an experienced naturalist or simply curious about the winter world around you, this program offers guided exploration, expert insights, and a chance to connect with nature in its quiet, snowy season.
Location: Neilson Spearhead Nature Preserve
Length: 1.5 hours
Fee: Free
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Community Science
Share your birds with us February 13-16, 2026 and be a part of this global event.
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin, your submissions over the 4 days count toward GBBC.
More information: https://www.birdcount.org/