Conservation Education

Art Show. Live Music. Beer and Wine. History and Authors. Student Art. Food and More. Free Admission and parking.

Has your child ever dissected an owl pellet? Built a robot from recycled materials? Or tasted cattail, a wetland plant? At Going Green Summer Camp, your child will explore, forage, play, and learn about sustainability and the natural world through hands-on activities and crafts. A special field trip to a local recycling center will wow your child with the power of recycling.

Going Green is for children entering 4th-6th grade. $169 per camper. Register now at columbiasprings.org!

Bring Mom to the Refuge this Mother's Day!

1:pm
Take a hike with the Refuge's Park Ranger Josie Finley to explore the Oaks to Wetlands Trail, and discover the relationships that wildlife mom's at the Refuge have with their babies. 

12pm - 4pm:
Visit the Cathlapotle Plankhouse to connect with Lower Columba River Chinookan Native culture. Volunteers will be on hand to give tours and answer questions, and at 2pm, there is a special presentation by Pat Courtney Gold titled "Native Woman's View fo Lewis and Clark". 

All Day:
Take a lap around the Auto Tour Route on the River 'S' Unit for some excellent wildlife watching and photography opportunities, and take a walk along the newly opened Kiwa trail to experience Spring at the Refuge in all it's glory. 

Sundays this summer, join a naturalist for free tours of the region's nature parks. Guided walks will introduce participants to the local plants and animals that inhabit the parks.  Each tour will leave the parking lot area promptly at 10am and 1pm.

All ages welcome

Difficulty Rating: 1 out of 3 boots

Wheelchair accessible

Sundays this summer, join a naturalist for free tours of the region's nature parks. Guided walks will introduce participants to the local plants and animals that inhabit the parks.  Each tour will leave the parking lot area promptly at 10am and 1pm.

All ages welcome

Difficulty Rating: 1 out of 3 boots

Wheelchair accessible