Come bird with us in Leavenworth and beyond!
The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds, wildlife, and their environments.
The 24th annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest will take place on...
May 14-17, 2026
The 2026 Bird Fest Schedule and Bird Fest Registration are now live!
Note: As Bird Fest events fill, they may not be visible on the registration page. There are no waitlists for events. If seats open up, they will open for a second registration round on Wednesday, April 29th at 5:00PM.
For more updates, make sure to subscribe to WRI's E-Newsletter and keep checking back on this page. Check out our latest Bird Fest E-Newsletter from March 23rd here.
Come bird with us, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington!
Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops, and take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of this is happening in beautiful Leavenworth, WA and throughout the Wenatchee River Valley. Bird Fest happens in association with World Migratory Bird Day in partnership with North Central Washington Audubon Society. Bird Fest contributes a list of all birds seen during the festival to eBird, the world’s largest biodiversity-related community science project.
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Larkwire is the premier app for learning to bird by ear and by eye. Its interactive courses are authored by some of the best birders in North America and its game-based approach is often described as "addictive." Now, Larkwire has created a custom songs course for Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest—covering all the species likely to be seen at the festival. Check it out on the App Store or click the heading above for more info! Available only on Apple devices.
The Wenatchee River Institute is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit. EIN 20-5611326
