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Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival

Start planning to attend the next festival: April 25 - 27, 2025

2023 Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival
Schedule of Events

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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.

Start planning to attend the next festival: May 1 - 3, 2026

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