DETAILED EVENT SCHEDULE FOR 2005.

Events for 2006 are in the planning stage, but will be similar to those in 2005.

CLICK HERE to download our 2005 schedule as a pdf (3.7 MB file)

The details of this schedule are subject to change, depending on the vagaries of the weather and the whims of the birds.

Thursday, May 5th

The Art of Nature - Student Workshop
8:30 am – 2:30 pm --- Free
Nine local middle and high school students are selected for this special nature art workshop taught by Gretchen Rohde, Candice Dillhoff and Michael Patterson of Icicle Arts and the Artists Guild of Leavenworth. Artwork by the students will be on display throughout the weekend at Barn Beach Reserve.
Pre-register: Yes

The Owling Trail Hike - Sorry, this trip is full.

This Event Adopted by the Tierra Learning Center
7 pm – 11:30 pm --- Free
Don your hiking boots and bring a flashlight to explore a moderately strenuous 2-4 mile trail at night with USFS wildlife biologist Gail Roberts. Search for Barred, Great Horned, and Flammulated Owls, Northern Pygmy-Owls, and Screech-Owls.
Meet at USFS parking lot and carpool to trailhead.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 10

Friday, May 6th

New! Bird Walk at Confluence State Park
6 am – 8:15 am --- Free
Used by 200+ species throughout the year, Confluence State Park, 20 miles east of Leavenworth, is one of Eastern Washington’s best rare-bird locations. Join a local bird expert and search for warblers, herons and other water birds.
Meet at Confluence State Park in Wenatchee - look for the Bird Fest flag.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 15

Songs of the Sage
This Event Adopted by Bavarian Village Veterinarian
6 am – noon --- Free
Learn about the shrub-steppe birds from Kent Woodruff and other USFS wildlife biologists on this birding route through sagebrush/bitterbrush and ponderosa pine forests. Look and listen for Horned Lark, Western Meadowlark and a variety of sparrows. Optional: Pack a lunch and stay up on the mountain to tie in with Raptor Afternoon.
Meet at the Gazebo and carpool in 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 10
All pre-registered spots are full - 5 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

Bird Banding
7 am – 9 am --- Free
Small birds will be captured in mist nets, banded and released unharmed. Expert birders David and Beth St. George operate under permit from USFWS. They will identify the species, age, sex and general health of each captured bird. This is a great opportunity for photographers and those wanting to see birds up close and personal.
Meet at Barn Beach Reserve, walk to site.
Pre-register: No --- Group limit: 20

Wood Duck Walk
8 am – 11:30 am --- Free - Sorry, this trip is full.
Walk with Chelan County PUD wildlife biologist Paul Fielder and learn about Wood Duck habitat projects at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers. This trip includes a 2-hour walk and a possible Wood Duck banding demonstration.
Meet at the Gazebo.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 12

Celebrating Birds! A Field Day for Students
8:45 am – 2 pm
Students from local elementary school classrooms will enjoy a fun-filled day of bird-related activities at Leavenworth ’s Waterfront Park. In this outdoor classroom students will use all of their senses to learn more about their fine-feathered friends.

Wheelies – Feathers & Fins by Wheelchair
9:30 am – 11:30 am --- Free
Share a naturalist-guided birding experience hosted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the USFS. Friends in wheelchairs will explore the banks of Icicle Creek and its wildlife on a unique tour of this accessible national “Watchable Wildlife” site.
Meet at the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 20
All pre-registered spots are full - 10 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

Bird Photography Art Show
10 am – 6 pm --- Free
Northwest artists Don Adams and Don Graham, leaders of Saturday’s photography workshop, are featured in this show.
Northwest Photography Gallery, 837 Front Street

New! Bird Fest Art Walk
This Event Adopted by the Miller Fine Arts Gallery
11 am – 6 pm --- Free
You won’t need binoculars for this tour! Walk gallery to gallery in town visiting Barn Beach Reserve, Emerald Fox, Miller Fine Arts, Northwest Photography, Doug Miller and Woodcarver Galleries. Pick up a map at Bird Fest Central or any of the listed galleries.

Barn Beach Reserve Tour, Art, Movie
noon - 4 pm --- Free
Learn why nature & history make good teachers. Discover how this facility helps to create a culture of conservation and community for people of all ages. Bird sculptures are on display and are for sale. The movie The Greatest Good: 100 Years of the USFS will be shown from 1 – 3 pm daily.
Barn Beach Reserve
Pre-register: No --- Group limit: None

New! Sagebrush Wildflowers at the Jacobson Preserve Sorry, this trip is full.
1 pm - 4 pm --- Free
The foothills to the west of Wenatchee are an under-appreciated natural treasure, ideal for wildlife viewing, recreation and spring flowers. Local botanist Gene Fairchild and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust staff will lead this walk on a 1- mile trail with some steep sections.
Meet at the Gazebo, carpool to trailhead.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 10

New! Raptor Afternoon
1 pm – 4:30 pm --- Free
Join USFS wildlife biologist Kent Woodruff teaming up with Bud Anderson of the Falcon Research Group and observe hawk, eagle, and falcon migration over this scenic viewpoint above Wenatchee. Learn how Hawk Watch International follows these magnificent travelers. Optional: pack a lunch and tie in with Songs of the Sage.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 10
All pre-registered spots are full - 5 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

New! Barred Owl Field Study
1 pm – 4:30 pm --- Free
Join USFS Research Wildlife Biologist Scott Graham on an excursion radio-tracking the Northern Barred Owl within the scenic Chiwawa River watershed. Jump into your hiking boots and learn about how and why researchers are examining this forest owl's movement patterns using standard radio-telemetry techniques. Discover Barred Owl ecology and habitat use first-hand. Hard hats will be provided.
Meet at the Gazebo and carpool to site.
Pre-register: Half ---Group limit: 10
All pre-registered spots are full - 5 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

New! Orchard Tour – Sustainable Agriculture
2 pm - 4 pm --- $3
Visit an area organic orchard to understand how farming can be ecologically sound, protect the environment and support local families. Dennis Nicholson of the Cascade Foothills Farm Association and Kent Mullinex of IRIS have teamed together to show their vision of a sustainable future for agriculture and rural communities.
Meet at Gazebo, transportation provided.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 20

New! River Bugs and the Birds that Eat Them
This Event Adopted by Tube Leavenworth
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm --- Free
Don a pair of rubber boots and wade into Wood Duck Pond to hunt for macro-invertebrates. Learn about these creepy-crawlers and their predators with NCW Audubon guides Mark Oswood and Gerry Smith.
Meet at the Gazebo, walk to Waterfront Park.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 10
All pre-registered spots are full - 5 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

The Nature of Birds Art Show and Reception
3 pm - 6 pm --- Free
This unique experience for students, Bird Fest’s 3rd annual juried art show, features middle and high school artists from Leavenworth to Wenatchee. The gallery will also host other local and regional artists.
Miller Fine Arts Gallery, 210 Division

New! Hawks on Entiat Ridge Lecture
7 pm – 8:30 pm --- Free
Bud Anderson of the Falcon Research Group will talk about their fall hawk migration study on Entiat Ridge near Leavenworth. Learn how these birds are identified and monitored. Bud’s photos will let you take a close-up look at some of the raptors that fly over our valley and learn how experts identify them.
Chelan County PUD Auditorium, 222 Chumstick Highway
Pre-register: No --- Group limit: 50

The Owling Trail Hike - Sorry, this trip is full.
7 pm – 11:30 pm --- Free
See Thursday’s description. Friday night’s hikes are led by USFS wildlife biologists Gail Roberts and Scott Graham.
Pre-register: yes --- Group limit: 2 groups of 10

New! Night Creatures - Sorry, this trip is full.
8:30 pm – 11 pm --- Free
Flashlights in hand, explore the quiet beauty of the dark. Search for nocturnal animals like frogs, beavers, and birds. Listen to the secret sounds of bats with specialized equipment provided by your guide, area bat expert & BLM wildlife biologist Neal Hedges. Return with the stars on this unique adventure.
Meet at Gazebo and walk to site.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 15

Saturday, May 7th

Birding by Pontoon Boat
6:15 am – 9:45 am --- $10 Adults, $5 Kids 8 – 12
Join USFS wildlife biologists Sarah Smith and Janet Millard on a pontoon boat ride on Fish Lake. Explore the bog and search for water birds including Osprey, Wilson’s Phalarope, and Common Yellowthroat. Birders 8 years and older are welcome.
Meet at the Gazebo and carpool to site.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 2 groups of 8

Birding by Ear
6:30 am – 8:30 am --- Free
Can’t tell a robin from a tanager? It’s said that expert birders make 90% of their identifications by ear. Walk quietly through Waterfront Park and learn to distinguish the warbles, trills, buzzes and whistles of our local birds from Dan Stephens, ornithology professor at Wenatchee Valley College, and another local expert.
Meet at the Gazebo, walk to Waterfront Park.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 2 groups of 12
All pre-registered spots are full - 12 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

Birding Photography Workshop
7 am – 9 am Free
Whether focusing your binoculars or your camera lens you will come away with some great tips from Northwest wildlife photographers Don Adams and Don Graham. Learn how to see and photograph birds in a whole new light and get the most from your camera.
Meet at the Gazebo, carpool to The Log Haus on Ranger Road.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 12

Bird Banding
7 am – 9 am --- Free
See Friday’s Description.

New! Fischer Fire Hike
7:30 am – noon --- Free
Join USFS wildlife biologist Don Youkey and fire ecologist Mick Mueller to tour part of the 16,500 acres burned in the 2004 wildfire as they uncover aspects of ecosystem recovery. See dry forest, aspen stands, and bitterbrush winter range affected by the fire, and watch for White-headed and Black-backed Woodpeckers, Dusky Flycatcher and Yellow-rumped Warbler. Hard hats will be provided.
Meet at the Gazebo and carpool to site.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 12
All pre-registered spots are full - 6 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

Cool Birds! Alpine Hike
7:30 am – 5:30 pm --- Free (Sack lunch available for $8)
Travel the high country with local mountaineer and historian Chester Marler, author of East of the Divide, in search of Cool Birds including Clark ’s Nutcracker, Black-backed Woodpecker and Red Crossbill. Note: this is a strenuous hike of 9 - 13 miles with up to 5000’ of elevation gain over rugged country, stream crossings, downed logs and snow patches. Must wear and carry appropriate gear: sturdy hiking boots, day pack, lunch, water, extra clothes/socks, coat/sweater.
Meet at the Gazebo, transportation to trailhead provided.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 6
All pre-registered spots are full - 3 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

New! Barred Owl Field Study
8 am – 11:30 am --- Free
See Friday’s description. Saturday’s trip is led by USFS wildlife biologist Peter Singleton.
Pre-register: Half --- Group Limit: 10
All pre-registered spots are full - 5 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

New! Native Fish Passages
8 am – noon --- $3
Travel with USFWS fish biologist Judy DeLaVergne and learn about migration of native Salmon and Bull Trout. Witness how radio telemetry is used to follow fish throughout the Wenatchee River Basin, from Dryden to headwaters in the Chiwawa River valley. Learn how birds and fish are linked in the food chain.
Meet at the Gazebo, transportation provided.
Pre-register: Half --- Group Limit: 15

New! Hike into the Blue
8 am – 4 pm --- Free
Join USFS Wilderness Manager Lisa Therrell on an 8-mile moderately strenuous hike with up to 2300' elevation gain. Your trail traverses coniferous forest and a series of historical burns to ridgetop meadows, and focuses on subalpine ecology at the edge of the sky. Search for Blue Grouse and Mountain Bluebird. On the way to wide views, expect rugged country, snow patches and downed trees across the trail. Must wear and carry appropriate gear: sturday hiking boots, day pack with lunch, water for the whole day, extra clothes/socks, coat, sweater.
Meet at the Gazebo, carpool to trailhead.
Pre-register: Half--- Group limit: 8
All pre-registered spots are full - 4 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

Binocular Workshop
8:30 am - 9 am --- Free
Learn about a birder’s most important accessory, from choosing a pair that’s right for you, adjusting them to your eyes and how to focus. Practice your skills with Dwayne McMahon, owner of Der Sportsmann.
Meet at the Gazebo.
Pre-register: no --- Group Limit: 15

Birding for Beginners
9 am - 10:30 am --- Free
Birding is fun - see what the excitement is about! Learn how to spot birds, identify them, and understand their behavior.
Meet at the Gazebo, walk to Waterfront Park.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 15 per group

New! A Healthy Home at the Headwaters
9:15 am – 11:45 am--- Free
Come to the Wenatchee River headwaters at Lake Wenatchee State Park and find out why Osprey like to call this place home. Walk with Ted Smith, avian ecologist and park rangers along river and lakeshore as we view active Osprey nests, a diversity of birds, and talk about State Park's role in environmental stewardship. (This trip could incorporate early morning pontoon boat participants when they finish.)
Meet at Gazebo 9:15 am and carpool to site. OR meet at Lake Wenatchee State Park, north entrance, at 9:45 am.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 12
All pre-registered spots are full - 6 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

Birding by River Raft - Sorry, this trip is full.
This Event Adopted by Osprey Rafting Company
9:30 am – noon --- $20
Float with professional guides from Osprey Rafting and experience the gentle waters of Icicle Creek and the Wenatchee River from a “birder’s-eye-view”, discovering a variety of water birds. Join USFS biologist Gail Roberts and Bird Fest Coordinator Karen Haire on this exciting birding trip. Bring a change of shoes, sunscreen and a hat. Birders older than 8 years are welcome.
Meet at the Gazebo at 9:15 , transport to river at 9:30 am.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 10

Birding by Pontoon Boat - Sorry, this trip is full.
9:45 am – 1:15 pm --- $10 Adults, $5 Kids 8 – 12
See 6:15 am description
Meet at Gazebo, carpool to site.
Pre-register: yes --- Group Limit: 16

Birds Beyond Boundaries Activity tent
10 am – 4 pm --- Free
Downtown near the Gazebo.

Bird Photography Art Show
10 am – 6 pm --- Free
See Friday’s description.

Backyard Habitat Workshop
This Event Adopted by KOHO Radio
11 am – 11:30 am --- Free
Want easy-to-maintain landscaping that attracts birds? Get information and inspiration on how to create one with Ted Alway, local orchardist and owner of Derby Canyon Natives, a native plant nursery. Learn which plants can be used for forest fire restoration. Ted will have both bird-friendly and fire adapted plants available.
Barn Beach Reserve
Pre-register: No --- Group limit: None

The Nature of Birds Art Show
11 am - 6 pm --- Free
See Friday’s description.

New! Bird Fest Art Walk
11 am – 6 pm --- Free
See Friday’s description

Bird Legends and Native American Flute
This Event Adopted by the Alps Candy Store
11:30 am – 12:30 pm --- Free
Many gifts have been given to human beings by the birds. Their flight reminds us that our spirits, too, have wings and we can fly above our everyday troubles. Dayton Edmonds, storyteller and flute player, will combine his talents to create environmental lessons interwoven with the cultural heritage of Native Americans.
Gazebo Bleachers

Look a Bird in the Eye
This Event Adopted by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington
11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Barn Beach Reserve
2 pm – 4 pm at the Gazebo --- Free
Get eye to eye with falcons! Bud Anderson and volunteers of the Falcon Research Group will introduce you to a live American Kestrel and Merlin. This is a great chance to see birds up close and personal, and an opportunity for photographers.

Barn Beach Reserve Tour, Art, Movie
Noon - 4 pm --- Free
See Friday’s description.

Dan Mathews, Cascade-Olympic Natural History
1:30 pm - 2 pm (reading) 2 pm - 4 pm (signing)
If you carry one book in your rucksack, this is the one to take. Listen as this highly literate and entertaining nature author reads from his popular book, compiled from 30 years of prowling the mountains of Washington State. Following is a book signing at A Book For All Seasons at 703 Highway 2.
At the Gazebo.

Daniel’s Homes For Birds
This Event Adopted by Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat
1 pm - 3 pm --- Free
Be inspired by a young man’s inventiveness to house area bluebirds. Daniel Anderman, area resident and student, will demonstrate his craft to a respectful audience. These houses are for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Bird Fest.
Barn Beach Reserve

Walk on the Wildside: Watershed Partners
1 pm – 5 pm --- $3
Walk on the wildside of natural resource management and learn how Watershed Partners care for wetlands, rivers and forests in the Wenatchee River basin for future generations. Join USFS District Ranger Vaughan Marable and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Executive Director Gordon Congdon, NCW Audubon Conservation Chair Jon Soest, USFWS Partnership Coordinator Skip Stonesifer and wildlife biologist Heather Murphy as they travel the forested waterways around the White River, Lake Wenatchee and the Chiwawa Valley. This field trip will stop in at “Restore the Wildside” and several birding stations. See waterfowl, songbirds and Osprey.
Meet at the Gazebo, transportation provided.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 15
All pre-registered spots are full - 7 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

New! Restore the Wildside: Wetlands Restoration Project
This Event Adopted by Walleye Cards
1 pm – 5 pm --- Free
Make a difference! What goes into a wetland restoration project? Learn first-hand when you join USFS wildlife biologists, botanists and partners in this unique, exciting field trip to a “work in progress.” Monitor nest boxes, replace weeds with native plants, and discover the wildlife that is quietly returning to this beautiful area.
Meet at Gazebo, carpool to site.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 8

Birding by Mountain Bike
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm --- Free ($12 bike rental if needed)
If you can hear over your beating heart, birdsongs abound when you travel by bicycle. Join Mark Nelson of USFWS and Christine Munley, owner of Das Rad Haus, on an afternoon ride on pine-studded ridgetops, looking and listening for birds. Shuttle to the top and fly down by bike. Local bike shops are offering discounted bike rentals and mechanical support. Helmets required.
Meet at Gazebo, transportation provided by Das Rad Haus.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 8

Geology of Icicle Valley - Sorry, this trip is full.
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm --- $3
Icicle Canyon is one of the state’s deepest, from the valley floor at 1500’ to 9415’ at Mt. Stuart, the largest mass of exposed granite in the United States. Learn how geology has shaped the Leavenworth area from Brent Cunderla, BLM Geologist.
Meet at the Gazebo, transportation provided to site.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 15

Ski Hill Wildflower Walk
This Event Adopted by the Bavarian Lodge
2 pm – 4 pm --- Free
Local Native Plant Society botanists are your hosts for this delightful stroll among the flowers of Leavenworth. Discover interesting plants in meadows and along pine forested trails, including Brown’s peony, wild rose, prairie star and mule’s ear.
Meet outside the Ski Hill Lodge.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 20
All pre-registered spots are full - 10 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

Birding by River Raft
2 pm – 4:30 pm --- $20
See morning description. USFS biologists Don Youkey and Janet Millard are your afternoon guides.
Meet at the Gazebo at 1:45 pm, transport to river at 2 pm.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group Limit: 10

Bird Legends and Native American Flute
3 pm – 4 pm --- Free
See morning description.
Gazebo Bleachers

Habitat Hayride
3 pm – 3:45 pm and 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
$10 adults, $6 ages 3-12, under 2 free
Take a horse-drawn hayride through the forested habitats of Red-Tail Canyon. Learn from local neighbors who are managing forests to reduce forest fire risk and discover the influence of forest thinning and fuel reduction on bird habitat.
Red-Tail Canyon Farm
Pre-register: Yes ---Group limit: 2 groups of 15

Birdwatcher’s BBQ Dinner
Snowgrass Mountain Band
5 pm – 7 pm --- $15 Adults, $7.50 under 10, free under 2
Served among the pines at Red-Tail Canyon Farm, enjoy a home-cooked BBQ with fellow birders and local favorite bluegrass band, Snowgrass Mountain. Dinner includes chicken/ribs, salads, fresh fruit, baked beans, homemade apple pie and beverages. A local favorite bluegrass band keeps time to wingbeats during the BBQ. Special guest appearance from the Falcon Research Group. Keynote Speakers follow dinner.
Red-Tail Canyon Farm
For reservations, call Red-Tail Canyon Farm at least 24 hours ahead at 509-548-4512 or 1-800-678-4512
Pre-register: Yes, see above --- Group limit: 150

Keynote Speakers “Birds of Fire” with John Marshall and Dr. William Gaines
This Event Adopted by the Chelan County PUD
7 pm – 8:30 pm --- Free
This year’s Keynote is delivered by two nationally known wildlife biologists. John Marshall, artist-photographer and wildlife-fisheries biologist will present his beautiful slides of a 10-year study on landscape and wildlife effects from the 1994 Rat-Hatchery and Tyee wildfires. Dr. Gaines, wildlife biologist-ecologist with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests, will present his remarkable research on the recovery of habitats and effects on birds and other wildlife species after the wildfires. Both scientists know this area like the “backs of their hands” and are engaging speakers.
Red-Tail Canyon Farm
Pre-register: no --- Group limit: 150

Night Skies Stargazing Walk
9 pm - 11 pm --- Free
Join Karen Strom, local astronomy enthusiast, for a fascinating look at the stars and planets. Discover how bird species use the patterns in the night sky to find their way during migration. Bring a flashlight and binoculars.
Meet at the Ski Hill Parking Lot.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 20
All pre-registered spots are full - 10 spots are available starting 30 minutes before scheduled departure, first-come, first-served.

Sunday, May 8th

Hot Birds! Fire Recovery Hike
6 am – 11 am --- Free
Enjoy splendid views of the Leavenworth valley from Boundary Butte, burned by wildfire in 1994, and learn about the fires’ effects on birds. USFS scientists, led by Dr. William Gaines, have been monitoring the recovery of the forests. Trip involves walking on old road beds. Your trip leaders are William Gaines and USFS wildlife biologist James Begley.
Meet at the Gazebo, carpool to start
Pre-register: half --- Group limit: 12

Birding in the Basin
6 am – 4 pm $20 (Sack lunch available for $8)
This excursion highlights some of the best birding sites in Douglas County, including the Palisades, Sagebrush Flats, Jameson Lake and Douglas Creek. Look for Swainson’s Hawk, Golden Eagle, Sage Thrasher, Yellow-headed Blackbird and Brewer’s, Vesper and Sage Sparrows. Your guide is Dr. Dan Stephens, biology professor at Wenatchee Valley College. In 2004, this Bird Fest field trip found the highest number of bird species.
Meet at the Gazebo, transportation provided.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit : 20

Early-bird Bird Walk - Sorry, this trip is full.
7 am – 9 am --- Free
The early bird gets...USFWS biologists Mark Nelson and Julie Collins will lead this early morning field trip to a choice birding site in the Wenatchee River Watershed.
Location to be Determined
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 12

Birding by River Raft
7 am – 9:30 am --- $20
See Saturday morning’s description. Leaders are USFS wildlife biologist Heather Murphy and geographer Patrick Murphy.
Pre-register: Yes --- Group limit: 10

Binocular Workshop
8:30 am - 9 am --- Free
See Saturday’s description.

Birding for Beginners
9 am – 10:30 am --- Free
See Saturday’s Description.

Mother’s Day Wildflower Celebration
10 am - noon --- Free
Share the beauty of spring and celebrate “Mom” at Leavenworth’s Ski Hill with USFS botanists Joan Frazee and Lauri Malmquist. Stroll leisurely through the vibrant colors of balsamroot, camas, fairybells, lupine, and hummingbirds!
Meet outside the Ski Hill Lodge.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 20

Bird Photography Art Show
10 am – 6 pm --- Free
See Friday’s description.
Northwest Photography Gallery

The Nature of Birds Art Show
11 am - 6 pm --- Free
See Friday’s description.
Miller Fine Arts Gallery

New! Bird Fest Art Walk
11 am – 6 pm --- Free
See Friday’s description.

Chester Marler Reads from East of the Divide
11:30 am – Noon --- Free
Chester Marler, leader of Saturday’s Cool Birds hike, reads from his new book East of the Divide: Travels through the Eastern Slope of the North Cascades 1870-1999. This book tells a fascinating story of the Cascade Mountains we love so much. Historical diaries and contemporary natural history are synthesized in describing this rugged landscape – as it was decades ago – and as it is today. Search for a Northern Pacific Railroad route in 1870, ski across the Pasayten wilderness with Hal Sylvester in 1908, and wander through the seldom visited Enchantment Lakes in the 1950’s. Chester Marler provides these stories and many more and adds to this history a modern day’s naturalist’s observations.
At the Gazebo

Book Signing - Chester Marler
noon - 2 pm --- Free
Chester will be available to sign copies of their book, East of the Divide.
At Der Sportsmann, across the street from the Gazebo.

Barn Beach Reserve Tour, Art, Movie
noon - 4 pm --- Free
See Friday’s description.

Bird Poetry Reading
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm --- Free
Northwest poet and Wenatchee Valley College English professor, Derek Sheffield will be reading from a selection of poems in which birds figure prominently.  In addition to his own work, he will be reading the work of David Wagoner, Pattiann Rogers, Colleen McElroy, Li-Young Lee, Mary Oliver, Pablo Neruda, and others.
Waterfront Park Bandshell
Pre-register: No --- Group limit: None

Daniel’s Homes For Birds
1 pm - 3 pm --- Free
See Saturday’s description.

Rob & Natalie McNair-Huff Read from Birding Washington
1:30 - 2 pm --- Free
Washington State's diverse natural habitats offer opportunities to see more than 480 bird species. From the Sitka spruce forests and the Olympic Peninsula's rocky coast to the subalpine habitats of the Cascade Mountains and the farm fields and apple orchards in the northeast, this comprehensive guide profiles 70 bird-watching sites across the state. 
At the Gazebo

Book Signing - Rob & Natalie McNair-Huff
2 pm - 4 pm --- Free
Rob & Natalie McNair-Huff will be available to sign copies of their book, Birding Washington.
At A Book for All Seasons, next to Starbucks on Highway 2

Canyon Wren Songbird Concert
2 pm – 3:30 pm --- by Donation
Think Music! The music of birds is like magic - composers like Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert were inspired by the natural world. We have grown to anticipate adventurous and inspired music from the professional musicians at Icicle Creek Music Center, the Leavenworth Marlin Handbell Ringers and Leslie McEwen. Your donation helps make Bird Fest possible. Reservations recommended. Call ICMC at (509) 548-6347 ext. 407
Canyon Wren Recital Hall, park at Sleeping Lady or Icicle Creek Campus.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 100

Saturday, May 14th (International Migratory Bird Day)

New! Upper Basin Birders Field Monitoring
7 am – 11 am --- Free
Join a dedicated group of volunteers who bonded together with birds as the focus, and who regularly survey 19 birding stations in the Upper Wenatchee Basin. Help them collect valuable data on bird abundance and phenology in the Wenatchee watershed as they monitor up to 134 species, including warblers, thrushes, flycatchers and aquatic birds. Field trip is co-led by USFS wildlife biologist Heather Murphy and Gretchen Rohde of the Upper Basin Birders.
Carpool from the Lake Wenatchee Ranger Station.
Pre-register: Half --- Group limit: 10 (2 groups of 5)

New! Wetlands Art Workshop
11:30 pm – 4:30 pm --- Cost - $10 each or 2 for $10 - donation going to Bird Fest.
A short hike to scenic views of wetlands and waterbirds on International Migratory Bird Day. Bring your own paints and journals or painting boards and do watercolors with Bird Fest Steering Committee Member and artist Heather A. Wallis Murphy. Age limit 12 years.
Carpool from the Lake Wenatchee Ranger Station.
Pre-register: Yes --- group size: 12