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SUMMARY:Naturalist Led Birding Hike- Kiwa Trail- FULL
DESCRIPTION:This hike is full! Sign up early for the next ones\, we hope to see you there! \nWhether you are new to birding or have been watching them your whole life\, Ron Escano offers easy and interesting ways to learn about this amazing world of our feathered friends. A retired USFWS biologist and life long birder\, Ron has been leading these walks for over a decade at the Refuge and for the Audobon society. Join him on refuge trails at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake this Spring to find out who might be flying in! \nBirding at Ridgefield NWR\nThe hike starts at 8 am at the respective trail head and last two to three hours. These hikes are free\, however you are required to pay the Refuge $3 daily entrance fee (free with Federal Lands Pass or Refuge Annual Pass). Please bring cash or applicable pass and allow yourself an extra 5 minutes to register at the self service kiosk. For more information about passes and fees at Ridgefield NWR: https://www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx?id=2147564522 \nOaks to Wetlands Trail on the Carty Unit:  \n\nSunday April 23rd\nSaturday May 13th\nSaturday May 27th\n\nKiwa Trail \n\nSunday May 7th\nSunday May 21st\nSaturday June 3rd
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/naturalist-led-birding-hike-4/
LOCATION:Kiwa Trail\, 1071 S Hillhurst Rd\, Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170513T080000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Led Birding Hike- Oaks to Wetlands Trail
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are new to birding or have been watching them your whole life\, Ron Escano offers easy and interesting ways to learn about this amazing world of our feathered friends. A retired USFWS biologist and life long birder\, Ron has been leading these walks for over a decade at the Refuge and for the Audobon society. Join him on refuge trails at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake this Spring to find out who might be flying in! \nBirding at Ridgefield NWR\nThe hike starts at 8 am at the respective trail head and last two to three hours. These hikes are free\, however you are required to pay the Refuge $3 daily entrance fee (free with Federal Lands Pass or Refuge Annual Pass). Please bring cash or applicable pass and allow yourself an extra 5 minutes to register at the self service kiosk. For more information about passes and fees at Ridgefield NWR: https://www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx?id=2147564522 \nOaks to Wetlands Trail on the Carty Unit: \n• Sunday April 23rd\n• Saturday May 13th\n• Saturday May 27th\n\n\nKiwa Trail\n• Sunday May 7th\n• Sunday May 21st\n• Saturday June 3rd\nLimit is 15 people\, to sign up\, please email Josie Finley at josie_finley@fws.gov or call 360-887-4106
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/naturalist-led-birding-hike-2/
LOCATION:Oaks to Wetlands Trail\, 28908 NW Main Ave\, Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170514T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170514T110000
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SUMMARY:Natualist Led Birding Hike at Pierce NWR
DESCRIPTION:Join the Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards board member\, Randy Fortish\, and their Volunteer Coordinator\, Jared Strawderman\, to explore Pierce National Wildlife Refuge. May means migration\, so we’ll be looking for warblers\, tanangers\, orioles\, and much more! Walks fill up quick\, so contact jared_strawderman@fws.gov or call 360-835-8767 to sign up! \nParticipants will meet at Pierce NWR at 8am and the walk will be about 3 hours long. Dress for the weather and be prepared for walking through tall grass. Bring water and snacks. This Refuge is closed to the public except for these walks a few times a year\, so grab your spot soon! \n•Sunday May 14th\n•Sunday June 11th\n•Sunday June 25th \nTo learn more about the Pierce NWR visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pierce/about.html
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/natualist-led-birding-hike-pierce-nwr/
LOCATION:Pierce National Wildlife Refuge\, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area\, North Bonneville\, WA\, 98639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Strawderman":MAILTO:jared_strawderman@fws.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170520T080000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Led Birding Hike- Steigerwald Lake NWR
DESCRIPTION:Limit is 15 people\, to sign up\, please email Josie Finley at josie_finley@fws.gov or call 360-887-4106 \nWhether you are new to birding or have been watching them your whole life\, Ron Escano offers easy and interesting ways to learn about this amazing world of our feathered friends. A retired USFWS biologist and life long birder\, Ron has been leading these walks for over a decade at the Refuge and for the Audobon society. Join him on refuge trails at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake this Spring to find out who might be flying in! \nBirding at Steigerwald Lake NWR \nThe following hikes are led by Ron Escano. They start at 8 am at the respective trail head and last two to three hours. There is no entrance fee at this site. \n\nSaturday April 29th\nSaturday May 20th\nSaturday June 10th\n\nClick here to learn more about the Steigerwald Lake Refuge and trail.
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/naturalist-led-birding-hike-steigerwald-lake-nwr-2/
LOCATION:Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge\, 35001 Lewis and Clark Hwy\, Washougal\, WA\, 98671\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Led Birding Hike- Kiwa Trail
DESCRIPTION:Limit is 15 people\, to sign up\, please email Josie Finley at josie_finley@fws.gov or call 360-887-4106 \nWhether you are new to birding or have been watching them your whole life\, Ron Escano offers easy and interesting ways to learn about this amazing world of our feathered friends. A retired USFWS biologist and life long birder\, Ron has been leading these walks for over a decade at the Refuge and for the Audobon society. Join him on refuge trails at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake this Spring to find out who might be flying in! \nBirding at Ridgefield NWR\nThe hike starts at 8 am at the respective trail head and last two to three hours. These hikes are free\, however you are required to pay the Refuge $3 daily entrance fee (free with Federal Lands Pass or Refuge Annual Pass). Please bring cash or applicable pass and allow yourself an extra 5 minutes to register at the self service kiosk. For more information about passes and fees at Ridgefield NWR: https://www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx?id=2147564522 \nOaks to Wetlands Trail on the Carty Unit:  \n\nSunday April 23rd\nSaturday May 13th\nSaturday May 27th\n\nKiwa Trail \n\nSunday May 7th\nSunday May 21st\nSaturday June 3rd
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/naturalist-led-birding-hike-kiwa-trail/
LOCATION:Kiwa Trail\, 1071 S Hillhurst Rd\, Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170527T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170527T100000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Led Birding Hike- Oaks to Wetlands Trail
DESCRIPTION:Limit is 15 people\, to sign up\, please email Josie Finley at josie_finley@fws.gov or call 360-887-4106 \nWhether you are new to birding or have been watching them your whole life\, Ron Escano offers easy and interesting ways to learn about this amazing world of our feathered friends. A retired USFWS biologist and life long birder\, Ron has been leading these walks for over a decade at the Refuge and for the Audobon society. Join him on refuge trails at Ridgefield and Steigerwald Lake this Spring to find out who might be flying in! \nBirding at Ridgefield NWR\nThe hike starts at 8 am at the respective trail head and last two to three hours. These hikes are free\, however you are required to pay the Refuge $3 daily entrance fee (free with Federal Lands Pass or Refuge Annual Pass). Please bring cash or applicable pass and allow yourself an extra 5 minutes to register at the self service kiosk. For more information about passes and fees at Ridgefield NWR: https://www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx?id=2147564522 \nOaks to Wetlands Trail on the Carty Unit:  \n\nSunday April 23rd\nSaturday May 13th\nSaturday May 27th\n\nKiwa Trail \n\nSunday May 7th\nSunday May 21st\nSaturday June 3rd
URL:https://ridgefieldfriends.org/calendar/naturalist-led-birding-hike-3/
LOCATION:Oaks to Wetlands Trail\, 28908 NW Main Ave\, Ridgefield\, WA\, 98642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Refuge Complex Event
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