BirdFest & Bluegrass 2018, the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s main annual event, celebrating not only the return of the Sandhill Crane to the Refuge for the winter, but also everything that a wildlife refuge is about. With events going on from Friday evening, October 5th, through Sunday afternoon, October 7th- there is something for everyone! Some events require pre-registration and/or payment, please read descriptions carefully, and sign up early! This year, the Friends will have a scavenger hunt that you can pick up at our booth in Overlook Park! Bluegrass pickers will be located around town jamming throughout the day. There will be music workshops, birding workshops, photography workshops, painting workshops, geology hikes, ethnobotany hikes, PNW Plant walks, family birding, Audubon Wild Birds Live!, Zoo Zap Teens, a Birders Marketplace full of awesome vendors providing local art and items from local businesses. Food, kids crafts, music and more! Check out the schedule, mark your calendar, and we will see you in October! Check out the schedule and more HERE!