Get outside and get birdy over Memorial Day Weekend! The Lower Nehalem Community Trust invites you to Alder Creek Farm from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, May 26th for a
Migratory Bird Day Celebration. Rejoice in one of the planet’s most inspiring migration events and this year’s global theme, ‘Protect Insects, Protect Birds.’ Did you know that with the exception of shorebirds, 96% of North American bird species feed insects to their young and 40% of the world’s insect populations are declining? Come observe the magic of migration and learn about how you can support birds, bugs, and blooms in your garden and beyond.
Join one of two guided bird walks, learn about the native plants that support insects and birds on a tour of the Nehalem Teaching Trail, and talk to many of the fantastic local organizations supporting conservation, education, and wildlife rehabilitation in our region. Peer through the spotting scope at what’s flitting along the riparian areas of Alder Creek or dipping into the seasonal wetland at the ‘Big Sit’ station hosted by Bird Alliance of Oregon (formerly Portland Audubon). Kids will enjoy the creative art activity hosted by to Hoffman Center for the Arts.
Bring your sack lunch to the barn for a Brown Bag workshop with self-proclaimed ‘Bird Nerd’ podcast team, Hannah and Erik, who will demonstrate the use of eBird and iNaturalist apps to learn and contribute to community science!
Visit www.nehalemtrust.org/birds for the complete schedule and info.
This event is supported in part by the City of Manzanita, Visit Tillamook Coast, and Explore Nature. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact
emilyakdedian@nehalemtrust.org. We hope to see you there!
The Lower Nehalem Community Trust is a non-profit organization protecting and stewarding land in the lower Nehalem watershed since 2002. Community donations support our work in land acquisition, restoration, and community education programs. For more information visit https://www.nehalemtrust.org.
