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Wings Over Willapa FestivalSeptember 22 - 25, 2022Mission: Connecting people with birds, art, and nature in celebration of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge This multi-day bird festival in one of the richest bird destinations in North America happens in the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and sites on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. The Festival has something for nature lovers of all ages and skill. Events include expert-led bird walks and classes ranging from beginning birding to bird-friendly landscaping. Other highlights include a guided tour to Long Island to an old-growth cedar grove, a hands-on introduction to wildlife tracking, and a special Nature Play Day on Saturday for children and families. Friday evening’s keynote speaker is expert birder Noah Strycker, an author and entertaining and knowledgeable lecturer. In 2015 he set a record for the World Big Year of birding, seeing 6,042 species in a single year!! We will offer light snacks and a drink and cash bar. Fun online auction This event, live at 12:01 AM Sunday, September 18, through 10 AM Saturday, September 24, is a part of the Festival you can enjoy from the comfort of your home or convenience of your cell phone. Many talented local artisans donated items such as this beautiful intricate nature-themed quilt by Oysterville resident Tony Tweedle Healy. Lucky bidders can purchase a range of unique and valuable items including an exquisite nature-themed quilt, beautiful paintings, fine art photographs, local artisan-crafted pottery, intricate wood carvings, fun gift baskets, a popular airplane ride, certificates for lodging, dining, trips, and so much more. Registration and Visitor Information We require a $5 general festival registration, nominal fees for some of the classes, and a $35 registration for the keynote speaker Noah Strycker. All Nature Play Day activities and the movies are free.
Preview the Festival event descriptions here: Wings Festival Events 2022.pdf An event schedule is here: Wings Schedule of Activities.pdf A map of the activities is here: Wings Activity Map.pdf NEW - Pacific County Birding Pass
https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/pacific-county-birding/ For lodging, dining, and other destination information, please visit www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com. Please Support the Wings Over Willapa Sponsors (shown here)! Cancelation Policy – Wings Over Willapa 2022 Cancelations made through September 14th will be refunded with a maximum $15 cancelation fee. Cancelations beginning September 15th will not be refunded. If weather or other conditions require us to cancel an activity or event, we will fully refund the fee for the event. We will follow the current COVID-19 restrictions and recommendations. If cancelation of the festival is required due to COVID-19 risk you will receive a full refund. The table below is an overview with times and locations. Questions? wingsoverwillapa@gmail.com
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