Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival
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Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival
2023 Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival
Schedule of Events
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A shuttle bus is available between Hoquiam Middle School (200 Spencer St., Hoquiam) and the beginning of the Sandpiper Trail at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The ride takes approximately 15 minutes.
Friday, 5 May 2023
11:21 am ‐ 5:21 pm Best Shorebird Viewing at Grays Harbor NWR (high tide @ 2:21pm) 7:00am ‐ 3:00pm Festival Information, Nature Shop, and Registration at Grays Harbor NWR on Airport Way 7:30am ‐ 3:30pm Field Trip to Tokeland, Grayland, and Westport Loop $50 12:30 - 3 pm Guided Walk at Grays Harbor NWR Free 4:00pm ‐ 7:00pm Festival Information and Registration at Hoquiam Middle School 6:45 pm ‐ 7:15 pm Dessert Reception at Hoquiam High School 7:30 pm ‐ 9:00pm Keynote Speaker Hoquiam High School Theater $20 Saturday, 6 May 2023 12:09 pm ‐ 6:09 pm Best Shorebird Viewing at Grays Harbor NWR (high tide @ 3:09 pm) 7:30am ‐ 5:00pm Festival Information and Registration at Hoquiam Middle School 8:30am ‐ 3:30pm Field Trip to Ocean Shores $40 9:00am ‐ 4:00pm Free Shuttle between Hoquiam Middle School & the Sandpiper Trail/Refuge 9:00am ‐ 5:00pm Birding Marketplace with Vendors and Exhibitors 9:00am ‐ 5:00pm Nature Fun Fair Free 10:00am ‐ 11:00am Presentation: Bring Back the Bees (Mason Bees by Jim Ullrich) Free 11:00am ‐ 4:00pm Mudflat Meals at Nature Fun Fair Free 11:00am ‐ 12:00pm Presentation: Shorebird Identification Basics Free 12:30pm ‐ 3:30pm Field Trip to Grays Harbor NWR ‐ Shorebirds for Beginners $15 5:30pm ‐ 6:30pm Social Hour with no‐host bar at Elks Club 6:30 pm ‐ 9:00 pm Annual Fundraising Dinner and Speaker (Elks Club) $40/$15 Sunday, 7 May 2023 12:56 pm ‐ 6:56 pm Best Shorebird Viewing at Grays Harbor NWR (high tide @ 3:56pm) 8:00am ‐ 4:00pm Information and Registration at Hoquiam Middle School 9:00am ‐ 4:00pm Free Shuttle between Hoquiam Middle School and Refuge 8:00am ‐ 3:30pm Field Trip to Tokeland, Grayland, Westport Loop $50 9:00am ‐ 4:00pm Birding Marketplace with Vendors and Exhibitors 9:00am ‐ 4:00pm Nature Fun Fair Free 11:00am-12:00pm Birdwatching for Beginners (Rebecca Lexa) Free 1:00pm ‐ 2:00pm Poster Contest Awards Ceremony 2:00pm ‐ 4:00pm Guided Walk at Grays Harbor NWR Free Free Shuttle Bus between Hoquiam Middle School and Grays Harbor NWR: 9am ‐ 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Ride takes approximately 15 minutes Suggested donation $1 per rider |
Jim Ullrich
Bring Back the Bees
Saturday, 10:00am - 11:00am Presenter: Jim Ullrich The presentation covers the development of a backyard sanctuary for our bees and birds, including the interesting relationship of our Orchard Mason Bees and our backyard birds. This non-aggressive pollinator is native to our area and is extensively studied by Washington State University and area master gardener organizations. 
Scott Morrison
Shorebird Identification Basics
Saturday, 11:00am - 12:00pm Presenter: Scott Morrison Shorebird identification can be tricky. With the help of experienced birders, you will become familiar with the more common shorebirds so that you can identify them in the field. You are encouraged to follow up this program with the “Shorebirds for Beginners” Saturday field trip to Grays Harbor NWR or the free guided walk on Sunday. 
Rebecca Lexa
Birdwatching For Beginners
Sunday, 11:00am - 12:00pm Presenter: Rebecca Lexa Birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe, found from urban areas to remote wilderness. Whether you’re a backyard bird watcher, or are eager to go further afield to check species off your life list, this is a great class to get you started. Rebecca will have signed copies of her books available for purchase after class. |