Silver Falls hosts Mother's Day Birding and Wildflower Festival May 11-12 (Photo)

SILVERTON, Oregon— Silver Falls State Park welcomes visitors to its annual Mother's Day Birding and Wildflower Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 and 12.

Activities include a wildflower show, a native plant sale, guided bird watching and wildflower walks, educational discovery tables, bird crafts and live raptor presentations. 

“May is a glorious time to enjoy nature at Silver Falls,” said Ranger Matt Palmquist. “Visitors might see or hear many species of newly-arrived migratory birds such as warblers and rufous hummingbirds as well as enjoy dozens of species of wildflowers from pale pink bleeding hearts to vibrant blue delphiniums.”

Festival activities include:

• Wildflower show, native plant sale, educational discovery tables and bird crafts
• Guided hikes, ranging from ½ to 2.6 miles, every hour with a break from noon to 1 p.m. (Early bird option at 7:30 a.m.). 
• Live raptor demonstrations at noon and 1 p.m. 

All activities are free, but there is a $5 daily parking permit fee required at Silver Falls. All activities take place in the South Falls Day-use area unless noted in the full schedule online: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do.event&eventId=48881