To all of our refuge supporters, we are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating a significant milestone—the completion of the Community Nature Center and the start of an exciting new chapter in connecting people to nature and outdoor recreation. Thanks to our dedicated community and partners, this vision is becoming reality, and we are eager to commemorate this achievement together.

Date: Sunday, May 3rd

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting ceremony: 1:00 – 2:00

Location: 28908 NW Main Avenue, Ridgefield WA

Purpose: This event is designed to bring together our community and partners, marking the successful completion of the Community Nature Center. We aim to showcase the center as a vibrant asset for nature connection and accessible outdoor learning, while educating attendees on current offerings and how they can contribute to future programs and facilities. The ribbon cutting will highlight a fully functional classroom and community room, and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will have launched a portion of the outdoor classroom components.

What to Expect:

– Ribbon-cutting ceremony

– Partner showcases and engagement stations

– Self-led exploration of temporary displays in the exhibit area

– Information about upcoming additions to the outdoor classroom and interpretive displays

Your involvement is vital to our ongoing journey. We invite you to share your ideas and enthusiasm for the future of the Community Nature Center, helping us shape programs and ensure continued growth. Attendees will learn about planned summer enhancements and phased installations of indoor exhibits, with partners ready to share their vision and demonstrate their contributions to our mission.

Thank you for being an important part of our community’s growth. We hope to see you there as we embark on this exciting new chapter together, celebrating what we have accomplished and looking ahead to all that is possible.