SATURDAY, October 18, 2025

Evening Event
6:30 – 8 PM Live Birds of Prey Presentation by Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue

Meet live birds of prey in this presentation and learn about Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue’s incredible work rescuing and rehabilitating wild birds, from the smallest hummingbirds to the largest eagles and other birds of prey. You’ll meet some of their feathered ambassadors up close and hear their rescue stories, while discovering what makes these birds such vital parts of our ecosystems. This event is one of many activities sponsored by the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week.

Before the presentation, Matt Lloyd, Acting Refuge Project Director, Willapa Wildlife Refuge, and Pat Welle, President of the Friends, will give brief updates on the Refuge and the Friends.

This family-friendly event at the Columbia Pacific Museum in Ilwaco is free and open to the public. Bring your curiosity and appreciation for these magnificent birds, and enjoy an unforgettable experience! This event is free, but space is limited. Please register at 

https://www.friendsofwillaparefuge.org/event-6363218

Photo: FWNWR

Family Fun Day
1:00 to 4:00 PM

The Friends of Willapa NWR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service invite you to a free, family-friendly afternoon at the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge at 7112 67th Place in Long Beach.

1:30 pm Porter Point Loop Hike (registration required)

This hike is free, but space is limited. Please register at CANCELLED

SUNDAY, October 19, 2025

Guided Hikes - ALL CANCELLED

Hike One: Birdwatching at Leadbetter Point

8 – 10 am
Sunday, October 19

Register at CANCELLED

Hike Two: A Wildlife Tracking Journey - Field Trip

9 – 11 am
Sunday, October 19

Register at CANCELLED

Hike Three: Explore the Art Trail and Cutthroat Climb

9 – 11 am
Sunday, October 19 

Register at: CANCELLED

Due to the federal government shutdown, we are cancelling several events. Family Fun Day and all Guided Hikes have been cancelled due to Refuge staff being furloughed. We will still have our Saturday evening event at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum.