2026 Headlands Birding Festival

Join Cleveland Museum of Natural History experts and partners as we celebrate the amazing diversity of birds in the Headlands/Mentor Marsh region—352 species, at last count.

The Headlands Birding Festival will take place Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Headlands Beach State Park and Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve in Lake County. The festival will feature field trips to some of the region’s best migratory bird hotspots, with presentations on bird identification, migration, and related topics.

This event is for birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. For more information and to register, please visit headlandsbirdingfestival.com.

Event Details

Friday, September 18 | 3:30pm–8:00pm
Saturday, September 19 | 7:30am–8:30pm
Sunday, September 20 | 7:00am–3:30pm