Celebrate Birds in Culture
13th Annual Migratory Songbird Festival
Saturday, May 16th, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Schedule of Events
Early Morning Bird Walks
6:30am & 8:30am
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Meet at Wildlife Center. Approximately 2 hours and 2 miles in duration. No reservations required. |
Guided Nature Walks
10:30am, 12:00pm,
12:30pm, & 1:00pm
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Meet at Wildlife Center. Easy 1 hour guided stroll. No reservations required. |
Stage
| 11:00am |
Faith n’ Glory |
Join this duet for fun, nature-based folk songs that you can sing along with. |
| 11:30am |
Live Bird Show |
See majestic birds up close and learn what the Audubon Society of Portland is doing to conserve these animals. |
| 12:30pm |
Dave Orleans the Earthsinger |
Enjoy upbeat tunes about the refuge and its wildlife. |
Special "Birds in Culture" Activities and Exhibits 10:00am – 2:30pm
| Wildlife Art |
Meet “Pablo” from Pampeana—offering nature-inspired handmade wood and glass art that is sustainably-made and fairly-traded. Proceeds from sales benefit Friends of the Refuge. |
| Basket Weaving |
Meet Connie Graves—a traditional weaver from the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde. Connie will demonstrate her craft and help kids weave a small project to take home. |
| Wildlife Photography Exhibit |
Explore our local wildlife treasures through the work of the Refuge’s brand new Nature Photography Club. |
All Day Activities 10:00am – 2:30pm
| Wild Things |
Have fun with a variety of hands-on and educational activities for all ages. |
| Conservation Corner |
Learn about our local conservation partners and what they do to protect and restore the Tualatin River and its watershed. |
| Native Plant Sale |
Learn about and purchase native plants that will attract wildlife to your home. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Refuge. |
| Food Fest |
Nourish your body with food and beverages. |
| Blue Goose |
The mascot of the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Blue Goose, will stop by to visit with festival goers. A great photo op! |
Directions and Parking
- Free parking will be available at Home Depot off Highway 99W in Sherwood. Follow signs to parking area.
- Free shuttle buses will run continuously to and from the event from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Those needing additional accommodations or disabled access may park at the Wildlife Center.
- Visitors can also take Tri-Met bus #12 directly to the Refuge.
- Get driving directions.
