Tualatin River Bird Festival

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 5:00am to 6:30pm
Friends of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 
19255 SW Pacific Highway
Sherwood, OR 97140
United States

Celebrate birds and wildlife during this family-friendly festival.


Early morning bird walks begin at 5:30 and continue to 7:00 a.m. Bird banding demonstrations will take place from 8 a.m. - noon. Morning canoe rides on the Tualatin River with Tualatin Riverkeepers. Other activities: pond study; build a bee board, bat or bird house; scavenger hunt; archery; fishing clinic (casting); migration putt-putt golf; gyotaku fish printing; live Portland Audubon bird show; wood carving demonstration; nature and plant walks; behind the scenes of refuge management talk and walk; twilight walk and talk begins at 4:00 pm.


Explore exhibits and activities of conservation partners promoting wildlife and conservation.


There will be free hands-on childrens' activities, stories, and a special chindren's nature walk featuring bugs and slugs from 1:00-2:30 p.m.


Preregistration required for Tualatin Riverkeepers canoe rides and the children's nature walk


Music and food. Free nearby off-site parking with frequent shuttle service.


Event details: www.tualatinriverbirdfestival.org.

Venue: 
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Venue Details: 
Follow signs on Pacific Highway (99W) for free near-by off-site parking and frequent shuttle service to the Refuge. All activities take place on the Refuge.
Cost: 
Free

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Bonnie Anderson
Contact Phone: 
503-625-5944 x227
Contact Email: 
birdfest@friendsoftualatinrefuge.org