The Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, put on by the Wenatchee River Institute and North Central Washington Audubon Society, occurs every 3rd weekend in May. Planning is underway and we can't wait to see you all.

The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds, wildlife, and their environments.

Come bird with us, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington!

Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of this is happening in beautiful Leavenworth, WA and throughout the Wenatchee River Valley. Bird Fest happens in association with World Migratory Bird Day. Bird Fest contributes a list of all birds seen during the festival to eBird, the world’s largest biodiversity-related community science project.

Schedule:

Pre-Festival Trips
These Pre-Festival Trips are ideal for beginning birders, locals, and anyone coming town early for the festival. Loaner binoculars will be available for these trips. All Pre-Festival Trips are free! Some require registration. Please read individual trip descriptions to learn about each trip's registration requirements.

Birding Ohme Gardens
Tuesday, May 13

6:00pm-7:30pm | Free, but registration is required.

Join NCWAS' guide and an Ohme Garden docent as we explore the conifer forest garden paths, looking for birds. This 9-acre oasis perches on a rocky bluff above the Wenatchee and Columbia Confluence, with a sweeping view of the valley. We'll likely see swallows, swifts, songbirds, and raptors. This trip is especially designed for new birders of all ages, offers loaner binoculars, and is free. Wear good walking shoes.

To register, email: [email protected]
Leaders: Marilyn Hedges
Trail: 1-mile dirt and grass paths, some uneven ground and minimal elevation gain.
Capacity: 16 people

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