Save The Date!
The Friends of the Refuge, in conjunction with Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, welcome you to the 22nd Annual Tualatin River Bird Festival. This is a FREE family-friendly event!
Join us for diverse family-friendly activities celebrating wildlife and wild places.
The Friends of Ridgefield NWR will be hosting a booth at this event! Come by and see us, or help us out! Contact Us here to lend a hand today.
Here is a sample of activities offered in 2017:
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Conestoga-style Wagon Rides around the Refuge perimeter from 10-3
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Early morning Guided walks start at 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 AM
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8 AM Guided Bird Walk with Elaine Murphy from Backyard Bird Shop
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Portland Audubon live bird show at Noon
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Fish Migration Putt Putt Golf
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BB-gun range
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Lamprey tank
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Crafts
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Decoy Duck Painting
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Archery Skill Building
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Backyard Fish Casting Clinic Station
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Build a Bird House
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Conservation exhibits
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Interpretive stations
- Nature’s Overlook Store is OPEN
- Food Vendors accept credit and debit cards
For more information contact Bonnie Anderson Info@FriendsofTualatinRefuge.org
There is no on site parking. A shuttle bus will transport you in comfort from our offsite parking location right to the front door of the Refuge. Our bus is ADA accessible with a lift. It take approximately 15 minutes to get from the offsite parking to the Refuge, please plan accordingly.