Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival

Start planning to attend the next festival: May 3 - 5, 2024

Activities

Bird Viewing -This is a resource for folks to see what areas they may visit to view shorebirds around Grays Harbor County!

Family Activities - Crafts, activities, videos and more!

StoryMaps -Two interactive resources to further your knowledge of Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and how birds are studied by scientists. An Incredible Journey is a guide to Grays Harbor NWR and the Shorebird and Nature Festival. MOTUS gives a summary of how data can be collected from birds using radio telemetry!

Presentations -This year, the festival includes presentations to learn more about winged species.

Poster Contest - Each year, 1st-6th graders in Grays Harbor County submit posters depicting North American shorebirds for the Shorebird and Nature Festival Poster Contest. Place winners are chosen from each grade; the Best of Show is selected from the first place winners. The Best of Show artwork is used in next year's festival publicity.

Marketplace -A list of businesses who have supported the festival in the past and have tools to help all individuals get out into nature!

In 2023 the Festival will be in person, with opportunities for self guided exploration and migratory shorebird viewing.

Best Viewing Times for 2023