Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival

S C H E D U L E 2010

Birder enjoying the view On Friday (until 3pm) and Sunday, Festival Headquarters is located at the Grays Harbor NWR Office on Airport Way. On Friday from 4pm - 7pm and on Saturday, Festival Headquarters is located at Central Elementary School. See Events for information about location and fees.
Please note that some events are free and others have a fee and require registration. To register for an event, complete and mail in the registration form. Fees must be paid at time of registration.

Friday, April 30

8:00am - 3:00pm	Festival Information and Registration for fee events. Grays Harbor NWR Office on Airport Way.
9:00am - 5:00pm	Field trip to Tokeland, Grayland and Westport. Meet at Grays Harbor NWR Office, Airport Way. $45 registration fee.
10:30am - 5:30pm	Field trip to Ocean Shores. Meet at Grays Harbor NWR Office, Airport Way. $35 registration fee.
2:00pm - 6:00pm	Best shorebird viewing at Grays Harbor NWR (on own). High tide is at 4:00pm. Volunteers with scopes on Sandpiper Trail. Free.
2:30pm - 4:30pm	Guided Bird Walk at Grays Harbor NWR. Meet at the Refuge Kiosk on Airport Way. leaders Art Pavey and Merlin Wiese. Free
4:00pm - 7:00pm	Festival Information and Registration for fee events. Festival Headquarters, Central Elementary School.
7:00pm - 9:00pm Dessert Reception at 7pm followed by the keynote speaker at 7:30pm	Keynote Speaker and Dessert Reception. Bird Conservation Without Borders. $15 registration fee.

Saturday, May 1

8:000am - 5:00pm	Festival Information and Registration for fee events. Festival Headquarters, Central Elementary School.
9:00am - 3:00pm	Field trip to Point Grenville. $40 registration fee.
9:00am - 10:30am	Shorebird Festival Run at Hoquiam Train Depot. Registration required.
9:00am - 5:00pm	Birding Marketplace at Festival Headquarters.
9:00am - 5:00pm	Nature Fun Fair at Festival Headquarters. Great for families! Free.
9:30am - 3:30pm	Field trip to Lake Quinault and Rain Forest. $25 registration fee.
10:00am - 3:00pm	Field trip Coastal Raptors. $20 registration fee.
10:30am - 5:00pm	Field trip to Ocean Shores. $35 registration fee.
10:30am - 5:00pm	Field trip to Westport. $35 registration fee.
11:00am - Noon	Lecture. Carving and Painting Waterfowl and Shorebirds. $10 registration fee.
11:00am - 7:00pm	Shuttle Bus will run continuously between Festival Headquarters and the Sandpiper Trail at Grays Harbor NWR. Free.
1:00pm - 2:00pm	Lecture. Shorebird Identification Basics. $10 registration fee.
1:00pm - 1:30pm	Shorebird Festival Poster Contest Awards Ceremony. Festival Headquarters. Free.
2:00pm - 3:00pm	Workshop. Mudflat Meals: See What Shorebirds Have for Dinner - great for kids. Free.
2:30pm - 4:30pm	Field Trip - Shorebirds for Beginners. $15 registration fee.
2:40pm - 6:40pm	Best shorebird viewing at Grays Harbor NWR (on own). High tide is at 4pm. Volunteers with scopes on Sandpiper Trail. Free.
5:30pm - 6:30pm	Social Hour with no-host wine and beer at the Elks Lodge in Hoquiam prior to banquet.
6:30pm - 9:00pm	Banquet with Live Auction at the Elks in Hoquiam $25 registration fee.

Sunday, May 2

9:30am - 5:300pm	Festival Information and Registration for fee events. Festival Headquarters.
10:00am - 4:00pm	Field trip to Westport. $35 registration fee.
12 noon - 7:00pm	Shuttle Bus will run continuously between Festival Headquarters (Grays Harbor NWR Office) and the Sandpiper Trail at Grays Harbor NWR. Free.
3:00pm - 5:00pm	Guided birdwalk at Grays Harbor NWR. Meet at Refuge Kiosk on Airport Way. Free.
3:30pm - 7:30pm	Best shorebird viewing at Grays Harbor NWR (on own). High tide is at 5:30pm. Volunteers with scopes on Sandpiper Trail. Free.

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If you have questions about the Shorebird Festival,
call 1-800-303-8498.

Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival
P.O. Box 470
Montesano, WA 98563
Telephone: (360) 289-5048

Page last updated March 30, 2010