World Migratory Bird Day

Free Event! Join us for bird and insect themed activities, bird walks, a bird banding presentation, get up close with insect specimens and a chance to meet the insect and bird ambassadors of Chintimini Wildlife Center!

Welcome Table - Greeting table where folks can enter a raffle
Motus Tower Kiosk - Learn more about the MOTUS tower at the Ankeny Hill Nature Center from an experienced volunteer and engage with the interactive MOTUS kiosk to learn about the several detections it's picked up!
Flying Geese Craft Table - Decorate and create your own flying Canada Goose!
Cardboard Tube Grasshopper Craft Table - Hone in your creativity and create your own Grasshopper using toilet paper rolls!
Luckiamute State Natural Area Bird Banding Station - Learn more about the bird banding research being done at Luckiamute State Natural Area and witness a mist net setup demonstration!
Chintimini Wildlife Center - Meet the insect ambassadors of the Chintimini Wildlife Center and witness Penny the American Kestrel!
Tiny Tot Area - Read through the several wildlife and nature books that we have to offer with your little ones!
Oregon State University Bug Club - Get to know the Bug Club at OSU and learn more about the insect research being done at Oregon State University!
Migration Game - Be a bird and take on your own migration journey!
Discovery Table - Use microscopes to observe the anatomy of bird feathers, insects, and more!
Bird Walks - Experience the birds of the Ankeny Hill Nature Center by going on a bird walk with an experienced bird walk leader!