GiveBIG May 15 to Seward Park Audubon

When May 15 comes around, make sure you support Seward Park Audubon Center's work through GiveBIG, our community's biggest day of giving of the year. Just click here to make a donation on the Center's giving page on the Seattle Foundation's web site on the 15th, and help us increase our share of the match!

Birding 101 : Basics
Saturday, May 4         
8:00 - 9:30pm
Cost: $3 youth; $5 adult
Ages: 10 and older

Come learn how to be a fabulous backyard birder. Mornings begin with short lessons in field identification, common species, binocular and scope selection. Then, we'll walk through the park with our experienced birding teachers learning how to spot and id birds. Reserve your ticket now.

Family Bird Walk
Saturday, May 4         
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $3 youth; $5 adult
Ages: 5 to 12

Bring your family on a birding adventure in Seward Park. We'll begin by helping kids create their personal Seward Park bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds, and maybe see an eagle at the meadow! We will provide the binoculars to use, thanks to a generous grant from D.V. & Ida McEachern Charitable Trust. Reserve your spot today.

Birding 201 : Intermediate
Saturday, May 11          
8:00 - 9:30 am
Cost: $3 youth; $5 adult
Ages: 10 and older

Birding 201 is for the intermediate birder looking to advance your birding skills and/or interested in reducing your carbon footprint by birding close to home. Our experienced naturalists will help you explore the varied habitats of Seward Park, where you will discover woodland and wetland birding opportunities! The program covers identification, natural histories and interactions observed in the field, along with learning to bird by ear. Binoculars are provided. All are welcome, but no pets or small children, please. Reserve your ticket now.

International Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 11         
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All

Did that bird on your back porch come from Alaska? Is it on its way to Chile? Learn about the birds that migrate through the Pacific Flyway and visit Seward Park along the way. We will have crafts and science fun for all ages.

Free Guided Nature Walk
Saturday, May 11         
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Cost: Free
Ages: 4 and older

Enjoy an afternoon in the old growth forest and along the shores of Lake Washington with an Audubon naturalist. Discover the fabulous nature right here in the midst of the city, including all sorts of birds, plants, and other wildlife. Reserve your spot now.

Furry Friend On-Leash Nature Walk
Saturday, May 18         
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cost: $3 youth; $5 adult; canines free!

Go on a Guided Nature Walk and bring your pooch! We'll stroll through Seward Park with our furry friends and learn all about their closest local relatives, coyotes, wolves, foxes, bobcats, and cougars while enjoying the beautiful forest and lake in every season. Children and dogs are welcome but it probably a good idea to leave your cats at home! Reserve your spot today.

Owl Prowl Party & Night Hike
Saturday, May 25        
8:00 - 10:00pm
Cost: $5 per person
Ages: 8 and older

MAY OWL PROWL SOLD OUT! Begin with a party where you will learn fun and exciting facts about these amazing nocturnal predators, their habitat needs, unusual behavior, and calls. Party activities include family lessons on owls and owl pellet dissection. Continue with a prowl deep into the forest to call for our resident barred and barn owls. This is a great opportunity to have a safe and exciting night hike. Ability to hike 2 miles, stand still and be super quiet a must! No pets, please. May is sold out, but you can reserve a spot for June while they last. Reserve your spot now.

Tales & Trails

Toddler Tales & Trails Every Wednesday and 1st and 3rd Saturdays All Winter! Wednesdays, May 1, 8,15,22,29 Saturdays, May 4,18 10:00am - 11:00am Ages: 1-3 Big Kids Tales & Trails 1st and 3rd Saturdays All Winter! Saturdays, May 4,18 11:00am - Noon Ages: 4 & 5 Cost: $2 per person Bring your youngster, ages 1-5 on an adventure at Seward Park! We have two regularly scheduled programs -one for the little ones (ages 1-3) and one for the big kids (ages 4-5). All programs start with story time, songs, and fun activities inside, followed by outside exploration along the trails right outside our doors! Walks are easy and less than one mile in length. This program fills on a first come, first served basis - so don't be late!

Summer Camp Registration Available

Teen Nature Photography Camp August 26th-30th Ages 12-14 Cost: $275 for one week (scholarships available) Our other camps are filled, but we still have room for beginner to intermediate teen photographers. This is your chance to capture the wonder of urban nature, wildflowers, wildlife, and lavish landscapes! Photography Camp combines natural history interpretation and storytelling with photographic techniques. Field sessions and lectures cover the use of light, composition, landscape photography, close-ups, and how to find the "right" picture. At the end of the week, we'll compile your photos into a storybook of your adventure. Digital cameras provided. For more info and registration, click here. Tuition: $275 for one week Hours: 9am - 3pm Monday-Friday

In Our Gallery

Plumage: Bird-Inspired Art May 15 through June 14 Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Birds, feathers, and flight are the inspiration for this collection of photographs and paintings by ten Pacific Northwest artists. Drop by the Center and enjoy the show in our downstairs gallery.

Restoration is for Everyone!

Restoration Workparty in Seward Park Saturday, May 25          10:00am - 2:00pm Bring your family & friends for a day of on-the-ground conservation work through restoration. Seward Park Audubon is dedicated to the preservation of the park's native habitat. We host restoration work parties on the 4th Saturday of every month. Be ready to remove invasive plants, plant native ones, and learn all about the native fauna & avifauna your work will support. Gloves, tools, & snacks are provided. Meet us at Picnic Shelter 3 of Seward Park. For registration & further details, please contact Allison McCarthy, amccarthy@audubon.org; 206.652.2444 ext 107. Photo By: Anita Nowacka

Enjoy the Eagle's Nest Library

Our Nature Library is free and open to the public, Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Come browse the titles ranging from science topics, gardening, Pacific Northwest social history, and of course, birds! And now you can search our titles online thanks to our library volunteers. Then come on in and check out your books. You can also bring your little ones to play with toys, puzzles, and games and read children's books about trees, animals, and nature in a variety of languages.

Nature Store for Books, Birds, & Gifts
Wednesday - Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Some people buy all their bird feed supplies at the Nature Store, from feeders to suet to seed, because they know their purchase helps fund the Center's free and low-cost programs. We are also a great source for nature books, calendars, children's books and toys, craft and science kits, stocking stuffers, and more. Thanks for supporting science and nature education and conservation while you shop!