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Cathlapotle Plankhouse Spring Opening

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Sunday, April 16, 2017 / 12:00pm-4:00pm

Spring has arrived at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Join us for our annual opening of the Plankhouse. Learn more about spring time foods of the Chinookan Peoples and the seasonal round of Cathlapotle village life.

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Two guided hikes will be led by refuge naturalists. The first hike will be a family friendly hike about oak trees and wildlife (1:00 – 2:00 PM). The second is open to anyone interested in birding and will focus on bird language and identification by sound (3:00 – 5:00 PM).
The Plankhouse will be open from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Explore hands-on displays inside the Plankhouse, sample stinging nettle tea, and enjoy children’s activities throughout the day.
Spring has arrived at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Join us for our annual opening of the Plankhouse. Learn more about spring time foods of the Chinookan Peoples and the seasonal round of Cathlapotle village life.
www.fws.gov/refuge/Ridgefield/visit/Cathlapotle_Plankhouse
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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Date: Sun, Apr 16
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Organizer

Sarah Hill
Phone: 360 887 4106
Email: Sarah_hill@fws.gov

Venue

Cathlapotle Plankhouse
28908 NW Main Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642 United States

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Phone: 360 887 4106

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