Saturday, May 10 - 9am to 5pm
Tukwila Community Center - 12424 42nd Ave. S. - Tukwila

Craft Vendors, Education, Workshops   9am - 2pm
Procession of the Species Costume Parade   Noon
Certified Wildlife Garden Tour   1pm - 5pm
Kids Zone by Puget Sound Energy   1pm – 4pm

Event Hotline: Tukwila Community Center (206) 768-2822

Wildlife Festival Wildlife Festival Wildlife Festival

A free, all-day event to educate and inspire people to welcome wildlife - such as birds, butterflies, and other wildlife - into their backyards, gardens and communities. The event will host a variety of activities and educational opportunities on how to attract and support wildlife through garden and landscape practices, and creating and preserving wildlife habitat in our region.

Dream A Little Green!
The 8th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival is going green.
Look for green-themed workshops, activities and more!


2008 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS - Keep Checking Back Often for Updates!
  • Keynote Speaker David Mizejewski - Catch this host of the Animal Planet show “Backyard Habitat” speak about wildlife! (11am and 1pm)
  • Tickle Tune Typhoon - Hugs The Earth Performance (2pm)
  • Guided Birding Walk on the Duwamish River by Carol Schulz of the Rainier Audubon Society (9:45am)
  • Procession of the Species Costume Parade – a procession of children of all ages dancing and marching in costumes that mimic their favorite northwest wildlife (Workshop and sign-ups 9am-11:30am, parade at noon)
  • Native Plant Sales - Talk to the experts about what plants will thrive on your property, ask about drought-tolerant plants and have your questions answered while you purchase the plants that will make your property a wildlife-paradise. (9am – 2pm)
  • Arts and Crafts Marketplace - Browse gardening and nature related product booths including plant sales, fresh produce, birdhouses and more. (9am – 2pm)
  • Bird Show of North America - The musical group will be performing their trademark bird songs live while painting scenes of birds. (9:30am and 12:30pm)
  • Garden Tour - Take a self-guided tour or the shuttle to certified wildlife habitat gardens in the area. (1–5pm)
  • Recycled Art Show - A showcase of local art create by recycled materials. The Recycled Art Show even includes prizes for the best!
  • Woodland Park Zoo SOAR Program – Catch a peak at a live raptor! (9 am)

An Official Washington State Event
International Migratory Bird Day is also May 10th!
All over the country, IMBD celebrates the return of millions of migratory birds to their North American breeding grounds. As the hallmark annual event, IMBD is turning into Earth Day for birders.
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with us.
www.birdday.org

Thinking of Staying Overnight?
Thinking of Staying Overnight? Easily walk along the Green-Duwamish River Trail from your hotel right to the festival! Homewood Suites by Hilton in Tukwila is the official host hotel of The Backyard Wildlife Festival. Call 206-433-8000 to reserve a room now! Just mention the $99 Backyard Wildlife Festival Rate.


Sponsored by:
City of Tukwila, National Wildlife Federation,
Puget Sound Energy, REI & King Conservation District

Backyard Wildlife Festival Advisory Committee:
- Tracy Gallaway, Shannon Fisher and Karla Lindula, City of Tukwila
- Pam Linder, Tukwila City Council
- Robin Carmichael, National Wildlife Federation
- Michelle Roedell, Tukwila Wildlife Habitat Project
- Kristen Ragain, REI
- Paul Borne – King Conservation District
- Rebecca Fox, City of Tukwila

Wildlife Project

Backyard Wildlife Festival

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