The Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, put on by the Wenatchee River Institute and North Central Washington Audubon Society, occurs every 3rd weekend in May. Planning is underway and we can't wait to see you all.

The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds, wildlife, and their environments.

Come bird with us, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington!

Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of this is happening in beautiful Leavenworth, WA and throughout the Wenatchee River Valley. Bird Fest happens in association with World Migratory Bird Day. Bird Fest contributes a list of all birds seen during the festival to eBird, the world’s largest biodiversity-related community science project.

2025 Artist Spotlight: Heather Murphy

We are so excited to have Heather Murphy of Walleye Cards at Bird Fest 2025 as our Artist Spotlight! You've probably met Heather guiding some amazing Bird Fest trips in years past.

See some of her nature-inspired work here and be sure to check out the daily Spotlight Artist's Gallery in the River Haus at Wenatchee River Institute to see her work in person May 15-18!

During Bird Fest, look for Heather at the following events and trips. See the Bird Fest Schedule for more details.

Friday May 16
Habitat Hike Field Trip, 5:30am-4:00pm (registration required)

Schedule:

Friday, May 16, 2025

Self-Led Bird Walk at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery ^ +
All day | Free

Spotlight Artist's Gallery ^ +
Friday, May 16
9:00am - 6:00pm

The Nature Conservancy's Moses Coulee
Friday May 16
5:30am - 2:30pm | $95

Habitat Hike *
Friday May 16
5:30am - 4:00pm | $75, includes sack lunch

Birding Boot Camp *
Friday, May 16
6:00am-2:00pm | Free, registration required

Birding Key Habitats near Leavenworth
Friday, May 16
6:30am - 1:00pm | $65

Birding by Pontoon Boat ^
Friday, May 16
7:00am-9:00am | $60

*NEW* Mountain Home
Friday, May 16
7:00am - 12:30pm | $45

Nason Ridge Community Forest Bird Hike *
Friday, May 16
7:00am-2:00pm | $50
**Lunch included

Junior Birders at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery ^ +
9:00am-10:00am | FREE

Magníficas Migraciones caminata bilingüe | Magnificent Migrations bilingual walk ^ +
9:30am-11:00am | GRATIS, FREE

Bird by River Raft
Friday, May 16
12:00pm - 3:00pm | $65

Multi-media Field Journaling ^
Friday, May 16
12:30pm - 3:00pm | $25

Owl Pellet Dissection ^
Friday, May 16
1:00pm - 2:00pm | $10

Bird Fest Happy Hour +
Friday, May 16
3:00pm - 6:00pm | Free, no registration required

Wingspan Board Game at Happy Hour ^ +
3:00pm-6:00pm | Free, no registration required

Trivia at Happy Hour ^ +
4:30-6:00pm | Free, no registration required

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^ Denotes a trip that is more physically accessible than others. These trips and events have lower physical activity requirements, and might be suitable for those with mobility issues or people who want less-strenuous activities. Please read the trip description for more details and reach out to us via phone or email if you'd like to know more about accessibility of any of our trips
*Denotes a trip that is more physically difficult than others. This could be due to the walking mileage, elevation gain, trip length, or a combination of factors. Please read the description and reach out if you need any clarification. Difficulty references physical activity of the trip - birders of all birding skill levels are welcome on any Bird Fest trip. 
+ Denotes a trip that does not require registration and is free. Participants can join day of!