Nature Meetup: Great Backyard Bird Count Gatherings in Greater Kansas City
Schedule
Fri Feb 13 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area, 6075 Union Chapel Road, Parkville, MO | Kansas City, KS
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You’re invited to the Great Backyard Bird Count at Charlotte Sawyers Natural Area in Parkville, Missouri!Thousands of people are participating in this global event. Join us in one of the best places to watch birds! Together, we will identify them, count them, and submit our counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world.
The guided bird walks will last about two hours for a total distance of around 3/4 of a mile. The trails are natural surface mowed paths over varied terrain and habitats. Dress for the weather and hiking on uneven terrain. No registration is required and all are welcome.
This is the 29th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count – but the first to be hosted by Platte Land Trust, adding the greater Kansas City area to the world map!
Dates/Times:
- Friday, February 13, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
- Saturday, February 14, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
- Sunday, February 16, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 16, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
Platte Land Trust is a local conservation nonprofit dedicated to protecting the land we love for decades. For more about our organization and events, visit our website: https://plattelandtrust.org/events/
The Cornell Lab leads this initiative. To read more about the Great Backyard Bird Count, check out this link: https://www.birdcount.org/
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Where is it happening?
Charlotte Sawyers Nature Area, 6075 Union Chapel Road, Parkville, MO, 6075 NW Union Chapel Rd, Kansas City, MO 64152-1237, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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