The following listings are for Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Limited space is available. Sign up for any of the listed walks by calling the Ridgefield Office at (360) 887-4106 or emailing Josie Finley at josie_finley@fws.gov with the number in your party and contact info. Other groups that may be offering guided hikes are; Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards, Backyard Birdshop, Vancouver Audubon, Portland Audubon, and the Friends of the Columbia River Gorge.

We have a new bird walk leader!

Robert has been an avid birdwatcher for many years. Last year he moved from Michigan where he led bird walks as the was President of the Holland Audubon Club. At present, he volunteers for Ridgefield NWR greeting people on the auto tour route and does bird surveys for the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology.

Join Robert on the Oaks to Wetlands trail at the Carty Unit on the following Saturdays. The walk will start at 8 am and last 2 to 3 hours depending on participant interest. An optional extension of the tour will go to the Port of Ridgefield to look at birds on Carty Lake from the Port property.

Space is limited to 15 participants. Please sign up in advance. Groups signing up at once are limited to 4 people to ensure space is left for others. (Exceptions can be made, please email or call with questions.)

Saturday November 9th

Saturday December 14th

Saturday January 11th

**Bird walks are free but subject to the $3 entrance fee.  See valid passes here.  Please give yourself an extra 10 minutes to pay your fee or register your pass number.**