Family Bird Outing

Name: Family Bird Outing
Start: 2026-04-11
Location: Alton Baker Park, 200 Day Island Rd

Apr

Date

11 Apr (Saturday)

Time

Sat, 10 AM – 12 PM

Venue

Alton Baker Park, 200 Day Island Rd

Eugene, OR, United States

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📝 Useful Information

In Eugene, Oregon, several organizations host family-friendly birding events and outings. The primary event specifically titled "Family Bird Outing" is a recurring partnership between Nearby Nature and the Coast to Cascades Bird Alliance.

Are you looking for a specific age group for these birding activities, or do you need a list of local birding hotspots to visit on your own?

Primary Family Birding Events

Recurring Bird Walks & Outings

Educational & Art Events

•Coast to Cascades Bird Alliance

•Family Bird Outing

•Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

•Location: Alton Baker Park (Meet at the Water Wise Garden patio outside the Nearby Nature Park Host Residence)

•Alton Baker Park

•Description: A family-paced adventure featuring kid and adult binoculars to share. Participants explore the park's diverse birdlife with experienced guides.

•Cost: Free for members; suggested donation of $10 per family for non-members.

•Wings on Willamette: World Migratory Bird Day Festival

•Next Expected Date: Typically held in early May; previously scheduled for January 10, 2025.

•Location: Various locations including Alton Baker Park.

•Description: A large community festival featuring bird outings for all levels, children's activities, live music, and food carts. Participating groups include the Cascades Raptor Center and Lane County Audubon Society.

•Lane County Audubon Society

•Coast to Cascades Bird Alliance (formerly Lane County Audubon)

•First Saturday Outing: March 7, 2026 | 8:30 am – 11:00 am. These walks are specifically reserved for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ folks.

•Third Saturday Outing: March 21, 2026 | 8:00 am – 11:00 am. These walks are open to all birders of all levels.

•Website: CC Bird Alliance Events

•CC Bird Alliance Events

•Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Bird Walks

•Schedule: Monthly bird walks, typically held rain or shine.

•Cost: $5 for non-members; registration is required via the Mt. Pisgah website.

•Mt. Pisgah website

•WREN (Willamette Resources & Education Network)

•Wetland Field Trips: Interactive, hands-on tours of the West Eugene wetlands on the Tsanchiifin Trail. Field trips for the 2026 season are slated to begin in March 2026.

•2026 Youth Raptor Art Challenge

•Deadline: Entries must be received by April 10, 2026.

•Details: Hosted by the Cascades Raptor Center, this free challenge is open to Oregon youth in grades K-12 to create art featuring Great Horned Owls or Red-tailed Hawks.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026