MartinFest 2026
June 27, 2026 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Marsh Haven Nature Center
W10145 WI-49 | Waupun, WI
Marsh Haven Nature Center
W10145 WI-49 | Waupun, WI
The Wisconsin Purple Martin Association (WPMA) invites you to join us for the Free 16th Annual MartinFest with our sponsors to celebrate the beloved Purple Martin (Progne subis subis) along with Marsh Haven Nature Center.
Children’s Activities, Wildlife Exhibits, Hiking Trails, Food Available for Purchase, Vendor on site selling custom martin housing.
Featuring:
WI Purple Martin Association: banding of Purple Martins, presentation on how to be a landlord & silent auction for our educational support throughout the year, awarding items coming at 2:25 pm
Bluebird Restoration Association Wisconsin: educational booth & presentation
Save our Songbirds: educational booth & presentation
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory: educational booth, with information about Bird
City Wisconsin, Motus stations, and the Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Program
Dane Cnty. Humane Society Wildlife Center: educational booth with information about wildlife rehabbing
Horicon Marsh Bird Club: educational booth
For more information about MARTINFest 2026 contact Nicki at 920-207-6480 or Les Rhines at 920-889-0060
Children’s Activities, Wildlife Exhibits, Hiking Trails, Food Available for Purchase, Vendor on site selling custom martin housing.
Featuring:
WI Purple Martin Association: banding of Purple Martins, presentation on how to be a landlord & silent auction for our educational support throughout the year, awarding items coming at 2:25 pm
Bluebird Restoration Association Wisconsin: educational booth & presentation
Save our Songbirds: educational booth & presentation
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory: educational booth, with information about Bird
City Wisconsin, Motus stations, and the Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Program
Dane Cnty. Humane Society Wildlife Center: educational booth with information about wildlife rehabbing
Horicon Marsh Bird Club: educational booth
For more information about MARTINFest 2026 contact Nicki at 920-207-6480 or Les Rhines at 920-889-0060
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Schedule of Events
8:45 AM to 9:00 AM: Registration/Browse Silent Auction
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Presentation: S.O.S. (Save our Songbirds) – Lisa Gaumnitz
10:00 AM to 10:15 AM: Break/Browse Exhibits/Silent Auction
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM: Presentation: How to be a PM Landlord – Les Rhines
11:15 AM to 11:30 AM: Break/Browse Exhibits/Silent Auction
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Presentation: Banding PM nestlings – Dick Nikolai & Kids
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM: Lunch/Browse Exhibits/Silent Auction
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Presentation: How to attract Bluebirds to your yard – Steve Sample
2:00 PM to 2:15 PM: Break/Silent Auction Closes
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Presentation: Banding PM adults – Dick Nikolai & Bob Ring
3:30 PM: End of MartinFest
8:45 AM to 9:00 AM: Registration/Browse Silent Auction
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Presentation: S.O.S. (Save our Songbirds) – Lisa Gaumnitz
10:00 AM to 10:15 AM: Break/Browse Exhibits/Silent Auction
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM: Presentation: How to be a PM Landlord – Les Rhines
11:15 AM to 11:30 AM: Break/Browse Exhibits/Silent Auction
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Presentation: Banding PM nestlings – Dick Nikolai & Kids
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM: Lunch/Browse Exhibits/Silent Auction
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Presentation: How to attract Bluebirds to your yard – Steve Sample
2:00 PM to 2:15 PM: Break/Silent Auction Closes
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Presentation: Banding PM adults – Dick Nikolai & Bob Ring
3:30 PM: End of MartinFest
Marsh Haven Nature Center
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Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin
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Save Our Songbirds (SOS)
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Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
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Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative
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Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center
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Horicon Marsh Bird Club
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