LEAVENWORTH SPRING BIRD FEST

May 19-22, 2022

The 2022 Bird Fest Schedule is LIVE

WRI and North Central Washington Audubon Society (NCWAS) are excited to present the 20th annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest! Join us in celebrating the return of migratory birds and take part in birding field trips, workshops, art classes, family activities, and more! It will be held May 19th-22nd with beginner birding activities happening the week leading up to Bird Fest. We're back to in-person events with some virtual and hybrid options. For 2022, all field trip participants will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Stay tuned for details.

The schedule for Bird Fest is now live! This is a living document and will continue to be updated as Bird Fest approaches. All current information can be found on the Bird Fest website.

Registration opens Monday, April 4th at 5:30pm

The registration link will be added to the website on April 4th at 5:30pm. Some trips will fill quickly, so register as soon as possible!

 Registration is required for all field trips. However, some activities do not require registration. This includes the self-guided walks at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery and the Bird Fest Family Day vendor and exhibitor fair.

Registration for some art workshops are live currently on the WRI Calendar, including:

Thursday, May 19th from 5-7pm (Virtual)

Watercolor Songbirds with Charlene Collins Freeman

Sunday, May 22nd from 2-4pm (in-person at WRI)

Sip and Paint: "Good Morning Chickadee"

Bird Fest Family Day

Saturday, May 21st from 10am-2pm

Wenatchee River Institute Lawn

Bird Fest Family Day is back! Family Day is a vendor and exhibitor fair open to everyone. You may come and go as you please and people of all ages are welcome. There will be multiple nature activities for youth and adults alike put on by WRI, NCWAS, Mountain Sprouts, NCW Libraries, and more! Come learn about local organizations and businesses, browse and purchase local art, take part in free activities, and munch on some local food. More details to come on this event!

Bilingual Bird Fest Events

Check out our bilingual Bird Fest events, offered in Spanish and English, with thanks to bilingual trip leaders and community members, and Team Naturaleza.

These include:

• Monday, May 16th: Intro to Birding at Horan
• Wednesday, May 18th: Wednesday Wakeup Bird Walk
• Saturday, May 21st: Birding the Americas
• Sunday, May 22nd: Birding the Americas - Shrub Steppe
• Sunday, May 22nd: Bird Friendly Properties Tour 

Registration begins for these trips also on April 4th at 5:30pm. More bilingual events may be added and all updates will be added to the Bird Fest website and schedule.

Birding for Beginners

This year, there will be multiple beginner birding events in the week leading up to Bird Fest and during Bird Fest. These field trips are open to all experience and skill levels.

These trips include:

• Monday, May 16th: Intro to Birding at Horan
• Tuesday, May 17th: Intro to Birding at Horan
• Wednesday, May 18th: Wednesday Wakeup Bird Walk
• Wednesday, May 18th: Tower Road
• Thursday, May 19th: Intro to Birding at Porter's Pond (one in the morning and one in the evening)
• Saturday, May 21st: Bike and Bird Wenatchee

Registration begins for these trips also on April 4th at 5:30pm. More beginner events may be added and all updates will be added to the Bird Fest website and schedule.

Founders' Day Award

Celebrating the 2003 Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Founding Organizations, Committee Members, Volunteers and Collaborators!

 The Founders' Award is a newly created award to honor volunteerism in support of Bird Fest. In honor of all of the efforts of these individuals and collaborators, WRI and NCWAS would like to present two Founders' Awards during each Bird Fest, beginning with 2022! A Founders' Award will be presented to one of each category:

• Individual Volunteer Category. Presented to an individual volunteer.
• Professional Category. Presented to an individual (or individuals) in their capacity as an employee(s) or owner(s) of a business or organization.

 Nominations are now LIVE and will be accepted through April 30th. Learn more about the history of Bird Fest and the Founders' Award by clicking the link below.

Thank you, Bird Fest Sponsors!

Financial support from local businesses and organizations make the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest possible! Please support these businesses during your time in the Leavenworth area.