Enjoy a day of winter birding on Sauvie Island in partnership with Topaz Farm and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife! Stay warm with free hot chocolate (while supplies last), plus sweet farm-baked goods for purchase. New this Year! Warm up by the fire with smores at Topaz Farm. They’ll have fire pits and smores kits available (for purchase).
Bring your crew, your family, or come solo for a cool and casual day road-tripping through Sauvie Island’s birding hotspots. Get outside together in search of the fiercest birds, the Fantastic Four of raptors: Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, and Bald Eagle. At each spot, check out birds through spotting scopes and ask your curious questions to our stationed naturalists.
This is a family-friendly event, and you can come and go anytime during event hours. $10 per car for the Sauvie Island parking permit.
- Bring your own reusable mug to help reduce waste!
- When: February 21, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Meet at Topaz Farm for check-in and map. After you’re checked-in, explore various locations on the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area.
- Parking Permits: Parking permits are required on the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area ($10 per car). Permits can be purchased, online only. Instructions are below:
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- No registration required to attend, but please do check-in at Topaz Farm before you begin.
- To purchase your permit online, click here. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the “General” Category and select ‘View All’. Select the Daily Wildlife Area Parking Permit to purchase.
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