Grays
Harbor Shorebird Festival, April 28-30
11th annual, Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, Bowerman Basin near
Hoquiam.
Shorebird viewing,
extended field trips, lectures, food and exhibits.
More info: 1-800-303-8498 or http://www.shorebirdfestival.com/
Spokane
Bird Fest, May 6
West Valley School District Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver
Dr.
Day-long open
house for families with raptor demonstrations, bird feeder and nestbox
construction, Aububon “Learn to Bird” classes, field trips
to Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.
Contact
Center at 509-340-1028 or http://www.wvolc.org
for more information.
Get
Intimate with Shrub-Steppe, May 13
Ellensburg, Umtanum Canyon Recreation Area,
Guided nature
hikes into shrub-steppe, hands-on science projects, art, exhibits,
games.
Kittitas Environmental Education Network
509-962-1520 or http://www.kittitasee.net/pages/5/index.htm
Tukwila
Backyard Wildlife Fair, May 13
6th annual, Tukwila (Seattle Metro area).
Learn how to certify
your yard as a wildlife habitat sanctuary; workshops on gardening
& landscaping for wildlife; tour certified wildlife gardens; learn
about sustainable living; kids’ activities; arts & crafts,
food, music.
(206) 768-2822 or http://www.backyardwildlifefair.org
Leavenworth
Spring Bird Fest, May 18-21
3rd annual, Leavenworth.
Birding, geology,
wildflowers and conservation. Register with Leavenworth Chamber of
Commerce,
509-548-5807 or http://www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com/
