American Robin standing in grass, facing right, with a vivid red breast

Beginner-Friendly Birding Events in Utah

Upcoming bird walks, workshops, and guided outings — plus private and group experiences.

Experience FeatherQuest In Person

Join a beginner-friendly birding experience near you. All events are designed to be welcoming and approachable—no experience needed.

Looking for a private outing or group experience? FeatherQuest also offers custom bird walks and guided experiences for families, organizations, and curious first-timers.

Upcoming Public Events

Small group events — spots fill quickly
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026 @ 6PM MST
Intro to Birdwatching: FeatherQuest Workshop
Slow down and see more outdoors. Join FeatherQuest for a beginner-friendly intro to birdwatching workshop at Pando Refitters. We’ll cover how to start noticing birds in your everyday life, simple ways to identify them by size, shape, and behavior, and how to use tools like field guides and apps to go deeper. This is a relaxed, approachable session designed for anyone curious about birds—no experience needed. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and see the outdoors a little differently.

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 9AM–2PM MDT
FeatherQuest at Wings & Things Vendor Fair
FeatherQuest will be part of the Wings & Things Vendor Fair during the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival. Come stop by the FeatherQuest booth to explore birding resources, chat about getting started, and connect with the local birding community. We’ll be there on Saturday only, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Whether you're brand new to birding or already hooked, come say hello and see what FeatherQuest is all about.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 @ 9AM MDT
Library Adventures: Let’s Go Birding!
Find incredible birds with experienced birder Mike Marshall (founder of FeatherQuest). This guided, family-friendly bird walk is part of the Provo City Library’s Library Adventures series. Come ready with sunscreen, bug spray, and your best eyes for birding. No experience needed—just curiosity and a love for the outdoors.

What You'll Find Here

FeatherQuest events are simple by design: a place, a time, a handful of target birds, and the joy of noticing together—whether you're brand new or already keeping a life list.

Each outing is designed to be simple, relaxed, and engaging—helping you build confidence, notice more, and enjoy the outdoors in a new way.

Event Types

Field Trips

Short, welcoming bird walks with target birds, quick tips, and space to learn at your own pace.

Workshops

Skill-focused sessions—birding basics, Merlin/eBird setup, or bird photography fundamentals.

Partner Events

Library programs, school groups, homeschool outings, preserves, and community collaborations.

Want to Host a FeatherQuest Outing?

If you’re a library, school, homeschool group, preserve, business, or local organization, we’d love to talk. We can tailor an outing to your audience—from beginner-friendly walks and workshops to custom seasonal quests.

How to Contact Us

Send us an email and we’ll help you plan a beginner-friendly bird walk, workshop, or custom group outing.

events@featherquest.com

What to Include

Location, group size, preferred dates, age range, accessibility needs, and whether you’re looking for a walk, workshop, or custom experience.

If you have a theme in mind (spring songbirds, wetlands, backyard birds, Merlin/eBird basics), tell us that too.

Previous Events

Curious what a FeatherQuest event feels like? Browse past field trips and community events (with recaps when available).