EVENTS

The 2011 Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest program is available as a downloadable PDF below.

Most events require registration (beginning around May 1) and others are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

We keep group sizes low in order to provide an excellent visitor experience, therefore many events fill very quickly! We urge you to register early for the events requiring registration. Sign up for the "first come" trips at Bird Fest Central, 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. If your desired trip is full, we will have information for self-guided tours at the registration booth, and we will have several "walk up" guided birding trips close to town. Some registered trips may have space available on the day of the trip, even though shown as "full." Please inquire at Bird Fest Central at the gazebo in downtown Leavenworth to see if you can take the place of a "no show."

COME PREPARED!

What to leave at home: Pets are not allowed at Bird Fest events. (Sorry!)

What to bring: Expect sunny weather but be prepared for wind or spring showers. Any year we might have snow and rain to shirt-sleeve weather in the same weekend.. Be prepared! Here is a checklist:

--Binoculars...bird trips are no fun without them. Guides *may* have an extra pair to lend, but don't count on it. "Birding by Ear for Beginners" will have binoculars to lend for the duration of the field trip.

--Hiking boots if attending a hike; sturdy shoes otherwise (no flipflops) (Please heed instructions in event details)

--Wear layers of clothing.

--Day pack with water, snack/lunch, raingear, extra jacket, hat, sunglasses, socks, sunscreen.

--Bird field guide, to enhance your enjoyment.

--Spotting scope if you have one. Guides will generally each have one.

--Flashlight for night field trips.

--Your active senses of curiousity, wonder, and humor!

Bird Fest "At A Glance" simple listing of events. After registration begins, this will be the page to check to see if the trips are full or still have room.