Photo courtesy of USFWS; Photo of Bald Eagle chicks, courtesy of US Fish & Wildlife

Bird families are starting to appear at the park, so grab your family and come meet some of our ornithological friends. Young offspring of all species are adorable! We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal Seward Park bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to see if we can spot any new families. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. This walk is especially designed for families with children ages 5 to 10. Reserve your tickets now.

Little Tykes Tales & Trails

Bring your little one on an adventure at Seward Park! Introduce your toddler to nature 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.
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Has your toddler outgrown our tales & trails program? Think s/he is ready for the next level of learning about the wonderful nature here at Seward Park? Welcome to Big Kids Tales & Trails, tailored to pre-school age children. Discover the wonders of the natural world through stories, songs, and outside adventures. RSVP now.

Artist Charley Harper (1922 – 2007) is best known for his highly stylized illustrations of birds and other wildlife. A self-described style called “minimal realism” resulted in often whimsical, always bold and colorful depictions of nature. Unlike the realism of John James Audubon, a Charley Harper bird simplifies complex natural subjects. He once said, “When I look at a wildlife or nature subject….I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns, textures, fascinating behavior and endless possibilities for making interesting pictures. I regard the picture as an ecosystem in which all the elements are interrelated, interdependent, perfectly balanced….; in a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can create an ordered universe.”

Our exhibit features 16 signed limited edition Charley Harper serigraphs of his work from 1977–1988, including Bittern Suite; Buzz Off, You Turkey; and Phancy Pheathers.

Find something for everyone you love at the Seward Park Audubon Nature Store. Have we mentioned that owls are “in” this year? We’ve got handmade stuffed owls, books about owls, owl ornaments and more! You’ll also find a fabulous selection of bird feeders, seeds, and information on how to attract backyard birds. Support our free and low-cost programs when you purchase science toys, plush squeaky birds, animal finger puppets, greeting cards, NW author books, and more.

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