Nature
Wings Over Willapa Festival
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge Complex 7112 67th Place, Long Beach, WAThis annual birding and nature festival is a celebration of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge’s many species and diverse habitats. We’ll have an amazing array of tours, workshops, and other events happening all around the Long Beach Peninsula and Willapa Bay. Events and field trips this year include beach walks to... Read More
Newberg Camellia Festival
Chehalem Cultural Center 415 E Sheridan St., Newberg, OR, United StatesThe Camellia Festival is an annual all-day festival celebrating the City of Newberg’s official flower, the Camellia, and its Asian origins. The day kicks off at 9 am with a 5k and 10k run/walk followed by performances, a bloom show, kids activities, vendors and more. Performances take place throughout the... Read More
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Various locations in Skagit Valley WATens of millions of bulbs are planted and ready to burst onto the scene during the festival. Come experience the fields of color set against the backdrop of snow covered mountains of upstate Washington. Multiple events are happening all over the valley so check their website for details.
Seaside Beach Cleanup
Seaside Beach Promenade downtown, Seaside, ORSeaside’s Treasure the Beach Cleanup Seaside’s monthly Treasure the Beach Cleanup takes place the first Saturday of every month. This volunteer effort, coordinated by multiple groups in the area, offers visitors the chance to give back to Seaside’s greatest attraction… its beautiful beach! Starting at 9 am you can sign... Read More
Lavender Daze Festival
Hood River Lavender Farm 3801 Straight Hill Road, Hood River, OR, United StatesLavender Daze Festival is BACK!! Family friendly! Enjoy a day on the farm! Our Lavender Daze Festival features live music, arts and craft vendors, food vendors, live music, and of course our lavender lemonade! The festival takes place every weekend in July
Albany Garden Tours: Through the Garden Gate
various locations in Albany, Oregon Albany, ORFor the first time since 2019, the OSU Linn County Master Gardener Association is hosting its garden tour. This year, the tour will feature six unique & artful Albany gardens. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance at Tour Tickets . Your ticket purchase supports gardening and pollinator... Read More
Audubon Wild Arts Festival
Portland State University Viking Pavilion 930 SW Hall St, Portland, ORPresented by the Backyard Bird Shop - the 40th annual Audubon Wild Arts Festival celebrates a passion for art, books, and the natural world. Artisans: Come see all the wonderful artisans and their works - from paintings, jewelry, woodworking, weavings, and much more. It is a celebration of environmentally sustainable,... Read More
Orcas Island Garden Tours
Various locations on Orcas IslandBe inspired when you tour lovely gardens offering interesting plants (annuals, perennials, fruit trees, veggies, natives, woodland, bird/insect friendly, deer-resistant), unique features (greenhouse, garden pond, rain catchment, berry cage, raised beds, drip watering, garden art) and/or creative design ideas that our fellow gardeners enjoyed seeing. You may find live music,... Read More