From Their Press Release...

BirdFest and Bluegrass 2009


A celebration of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Guided bird, plant, and history walks, kayak
tours, bluegrass music, a salmon bake and storytelling. Fun for birders, musicians, historians and families.
Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th all day.
In Ridgefield, WA, just 25 minutes north of downtown Portland. I-5 to exit 14 follow the signs. Park your
car once and ride an eco-shuttle to experience it all. Come see the beauty and explore the rich cultural
history of the refuge. Adults and children can participate in so many free activities while enjoying the
sights and sounds of fall migration. Archeologist led demonstrations and walks will follow in the footsteps
of Native Americans and Lewis and Clark to a replica of a Cathlapotle (Cath-lah-poh-tl) plank house, hand
built using ancient techniques and tools. Sunday afternoon a traditional Salmon bake will be held at the
plankhouse. The Bald Eagle is the featured bird and will be the focus of many of the expert guided walks
and presentations. The refuge is home to many nesting pairs of these soaring beauties. Free children
activities include Audubon guided bird walks, Oregon Zoo “Wildlife Live” show, raptor displays, craft
stations, storytelling and much, much more. When you get tired of looking up head to the Birders
Marketplace with great buys on, garden items, pottery, art, photography birdhouses, clothes and books.
Fly the coop and try something new, see the refuge from the water on a guided kayak/paddle tour.
(Reservations required ,children twelve and under are free, with an adult in a double kayak)
Spectacular sunrise and sunset tours to view Sandhill Cranes flying in to a traditional roost, a rare
opportunity to visit a closed area of the refuge, are offered on a limited basis, reservations and fees
are required.
14 Bluegrass bands will play from 11:00am to 9:00 pm in downtown Ridgefield on Saturday only. All
venues are within walking distance of each other, $10.00 gets you in all shows (children 12 and under
are free) Bring your string instrument along, jamming is encouraged and workshops will be offered.
All these activities might make a stomach grumble, food booths will be serving tasty treats to keep you
playing all day. Proceeds from Birdfest and Bluegrass go to the Friend of the Ridgefield National Wildlife
Refuge to support programs on the refuge. For more information go to www.ridgefieldfriends.org

        

 

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