There are no upcoming sessions for this event.
The information below likely applies to its last session on May 10, 2025.
Nature

Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival

 Silver Falls State Park South Falls District and elsewhere, if noted
Next happening
None scheduled

All activities take place in the South Falls Day-use area unless noted*

Ongoing Activities Saturday and Sunday, 10 am–4 pm

- Wildflower Show in the Stone Kitchen Shelter

- Educational discovery tables throughout the South Falls Historic District:

  • Plant a native plant from seed to take home with you
  • Learn why insects are so important for birds
  • Discover how lighting, windows, and pets affect bird populations

- Native Plant Sale at the Nature Store

Scheduled activities

7:30 am Early Bird Walk at South Falls: 2.6 miles, 3 hours, meet at Stone Circle

10:30 am  Budding Birders Junior Ranger Program, 45 minutes, meet on back patio of South Falls Lodge

11 am Wildflower Walk: ½ mile, 1 hour, meet at Stone Circle

12 pm Wildflower Walk: ½ mile, 1 hour, meet at Stone Circle

12 pm Live Raptor Presentation in the field behind the Stone Circle (no dogs please)

1 pm Live Raptor Presentation in the field behind the Stone Circle (no dogs please)

1 pm Family Birding Walk: ½ mile, 1 hour, meet at Stone Circle

2 pm: Wildflower Walk: ½ mile, 1 hour, meet at Stone Circle

3 pm Afternoon Birding Walk, 1 mile, 90 minutes, *meet at Smith Creek Village parking lot, across highway 214 from the South Falls District

 

For more information, contact park ranger Matt Palmquist at matt.palmquist@oprd.oregon.gov or (503) 689-5122.