Silver Falls sets Mother's Day birding, wildflower festival

Silver Falls State Park will hold its annual Mother's Day Birding and Wildflower Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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