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Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival

Silver Falls State Park South Falls day-use area
When
May 12, 2024 mdi-clock 10:00 AM —
May 12, 2024 mdi-clock 4:00 PM

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

Saturday, May 11th: Long birding walks

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

3 pm Afternoon Birding Walk, 1 mile, 2 hours, *meet at Smith Creek Village

Sunday, May 12th: long birding walks

7:30 am Early bird walk: 1 mile, 3 hours, *meet at Campground info kiosk

3 pm Afternoon Birding Walk, 1 mile, 90 minutes, *meet at Camp Silver Creek

Other guided walks and presentations: both Saturday, 5/11 and Sunday, 5/12

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

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

12 pm Live Raptor Presentation at Stone Kitchen Shelter (no dogs please)

1 pm Live Raptor Presentation at Stone Kitchen Shelter (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

Ongoing Activities Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–4 pm

Wildflower Show and Discovery Table in South Falls Theater

Bird Discovery Table at the Stone Circle

Native Plant Sale at the Nature Store

Bird crafts in the South Falls Lodge courtyard

 

All events are free, but a $5 daily parking permit is required at Silver Falls State Park. For questions, contact park ranger Matt Palmquist at matt.palmquist@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-689-5122.