Event Schedule
The Spring Bird Migration – A Miracle of Nature
Some naturalists consider the semiannual bird migration to be one of the natural wonders of the world. Each spring, an estimated billion birds use the Pacific Flyway for their annual migration, flying from where they spent the winter to their breeding grounds. Learn about the various migration strategies that birds utilize, including some of the birds you likely encounter at the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.
Lil Tweets - Ankeny Refuge Bilingual Preschool Program
Bilingual activies for families with young kids to discover the world of birds and their journies! Visitors can pick and chose from hands-on activities and crafts across multiple stations. Stay and walk the trails and play in the Nature Explore Area.
Celebrate Birds!
Bird crafts, calls, games, activities, and more!! Visit multiple activity stations around the headquarters building and ponds at William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge. No need to bring a thing - we have educators and all of the gear and fun covered! The Wild Goose Nature Center will be open, too.
The Spring Bird Migration – A Miracle of Nature
Some naturalists consider the semiannual bird migration to be one of the natural wonders of the world. Each spring, an estimated billion birds use the Pacific Flyway for their annual migration, flying from where they spent the winter to their breeding grounds. Learn about the various migration strategies that birds utilize, including some of the birds you likely encounter at the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.
Bird Field Trip at Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Passerines in the oak savanna, raptors in the ag fields, shorebirds migrating through the wetalands. Meet in the Rich Guadagno parking lot on Coville Road at Baskett Slough NWR. Restroom and picnic facilities are available. Bring water, binoculars, a snack, and dress for the weather. Trails may be uneven so please use appropriate footwear. We will finish around noon. Directions: From Salem, take Hwy 22 west to 99W. Proceed north to Coville Road and turn west (left). Continue to the trailhead which will be on your right.
The Spring Bird Migration – A Miracle of Nature
Some naturalists consider the semiannual bird migration to be one of the natural wonders of the world. Each spring, an estimated billion birds use the Pacific Flyway for their annual migration, flying from where they spent the winter to their breeding grounds. Learn about the various migration strategies that birds utilize, including some of the birds you likely encounter at the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.
Lil Tweets - Ankeny Refuge Bilingual Preschool Program
Bilingual activies for families with young kids to discover the world of birds and their journies! Visitors can pick and chose from hands-on activities and crafts across multiple stations. Stay and walk the trails and play in the Nature Explore Area.
The Spring Bird Migration – A Miracle of Nature
Some naturalists consider the semiannual bird migration to be one of the natural wonders of the world. Each spring, an estimated billion birds use the Pacific Flyway for their annual migration, flying from where they spent the winter to their breeding grounds. Learn about the various migration strategies that birds utilize, including some of the birds you likely encounter at the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.
Celebrate Birds!
Bird crafts, calls, games, activities, and more!! Visit multiple activity stations around the headquarters building and ponds at William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge. No need to bring a thing - we have educators and all of the gear and fun covered! The Wild Goose Nature Center will be open, too.
Bird Field Trip
Join Salem Audubon Society bird experts for a tour of the major wetlands and bird hotspots at Ankeny. See and hear who is migrating through! Meet at the Nature Center at 8 am.