BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends & the City of Ridgefield put on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and all that it has to offer. We celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge, a huge stately bird that is endangered in Washington State, and we celebrate everything the Refuge is and what it brings to the community. With endangered species, hundreds of migratory species, an auto tour route, photo blind, walking trails, habitat restoration programs, and so much more – there is a lot to celebrate, and a lot to learn.
We are uniquely fortunate to have the Refuge as a resource right in our own backyard, and by learning not only how to appreciate the beauty, but the necessity of it, you come one step closer to being able to support it.
Whether you head downtown to jam with bluegrass bands, shop, or do crafts, take a drive around the Refuge’s Auto Tour, or head to the Carty Unit for family crafts, guided hikes, or a walk on the trail- there is something for everyone, and lots to learn!
From events on the river, in downtown Ridgefield, or either unit of the Refuge- find details about everything you need (and even more, coming soon).
Please visit local businesses in Ridgefield: Sportsman’s Steakhouse & Saloon, Old Liberty Theater – Season’s Coffee Shop, Ridgefield Craft Brewing, Bunnies, El Rancho Viejo, Ridgefield Pioneers Market, Starliner Deli, Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, Ridgefield Hardware, and all of the Carts by the Park; Sushi Kato, La Catrina, Nest, and Poca Pasta.
BirdFest & Bluegrass is a joint event planned in a partnership between the City of Ridgefield, The US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge that includes in-person self-led activities, crafts, musical performances, shopping, tours, and a Pickers Festival.
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Details coming soon!
The Ospreys are making their seasonal return to our partners and neighbors to the south, the Port of Ridgefield, and you can watch it live on their cameras: https://portridgefield.org/osprey-cam
When Amazon removed AmazonSmile, we lost our Amazon Wishlist access. Now, we have finally started one back up! Shop for items that the Friends and the Refuge Complex need to help with everything from habitat restoration to events like BirdFest & Bluegrass, and help support wildlife in little and big ways.
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Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (PK822). For more information, please visit the link below.
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