Coffee at 10 Talk with Artitst Todd McGrain - The Great Petoskey Passenger Pigeon Nesting of 1878
Todd McGrain, sculptor of the new Petoskey Passenger Pigeon Monument, will offer remarks concerning the design and casting of the bronze monument. Talk hosted at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey. You can register for this free event here.
In an effort to foster a greater love for Northern Michigan’s natural resources, local organizations are coming together this June to host a week of free, public events commemorating "The Great Petoskey Passenger Pigeon Nesting of 1878".
The week-long series, running from June 15 through June 19, 2026, will culminate in the unveiling of a new bronze monument dedicated to the extinct bird.
The commemorative week is supported by numerous collaborating partners, including the Emmet County Historical Commission, Little Traverse History Museum, Little Traverse Conservancy, Mackinac State Historic Parks, Petoskey Regional Audubon Society, Inland Seas Education Association, Crooked Tree Arts Center, and The City of Petoskey.
In addition to the scheduled events, the Little Traverse History Museum will be open all week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to view a taxidermy passenger pigeon and a wall mural depicting the 1800’s hunting of the birds in the Petoskey area.
The commemorative week is supported by numerous collaborating partners, including the Emmet County Historical Commission, Little Traverse History Museum, Little Traverse Conservancy, Mackinac State Historic Parks, Petoskey Regional Audubon Society, Inland Seas Education Association, Crooked Tree Arts Center, and The City of Petoskey.
In addition to the scheduled events, the Little Traverse History Museum will be open all week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to view a taxidermy passenger pigeon and a wall mural depicting the 1800’s hunting of the birds in the Petoskey area.
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Date and Time
Thursday Jun 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Printed courtesy of www.petoskeychamber.com – Contact the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce for more information.
401 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770 – (231) 347-4150 – chamber@petoskeychamber.com