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Birding Walk
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding stroll! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills.…
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Birdhouse Painting
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
From tiny stick nests to large treetop mansions, birds use a variety of resources and structures to raise their young. Learn all about bird homes and join a park interpreter to paint a miniature…
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Taking Flight: Why Birds Migrate
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we explore the journey of migrating birds and the many hazards that they face, wrapping up with a fun migration game!
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu! Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural pinecone bird feeder to take home. Note: This…
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Track ID Station
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cossatot River State Park is home to many species of birds and mammals, but how do we know who has passed through? Stop by to learn about the differences in animal footprints, and how to become a…
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Owl Pellet Dissection: The Leftovers Lab
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Many meat-eating birds, like owls, have an interesting way of dealing with unwanted parts of their food. Join a park interpreter for a closer look at owl pellets, nature’s version of a mystery puzzle.…
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Birding Basics
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3/4-mile stroll on the Daisy Creek Trail to learn the basics of
birding and begin your birding checklist today! This morning walk will be calm and relaxing while we learn…
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Silent Flight
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Silently, swiftly and skillfully, owls fly over our heads at night. Have you ever wondered why owls are so different from other birds? Learn about the interesting adaptation of owls that help our…
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Birding Walk
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Bring your binoculars and rise with the birds for an early birding stroll! Join a park interpreter and identify common species of birds at Cossatot River State Park and sharpen your birding skills.…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
From worms to seeds, fish to insects, birds have quite a menu! Join a park interpreter to learn what different birds eat and craft your own all-natural pinecone bird feeder to take home. Note: This…
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