Saturday, May 8th - 9am to 3pm
Tukwila Community Center - 12424 42nd Ave. S. - Tukwila

Craft Vendors, Education, Workshops   9am - 3pm
Certified Wildlife Garden Tour

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



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.

Check back soon for 2010 event information.

• Keynote Speaker Chris Heeter - Join wilderness guide, speaker, and poet Chris Heeter speak about how to reconnect with the natural world, right outside our windows. (11am and 2pm)
• The Parrot Lady - Catch a peek at some live Parrots!
• 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 – 3pm)
• 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. (10:00am 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!