Seattle Naturalists’ Event Roundup: April 28th to May 3rd

Written By Issa Moffett

Spring is in full swing across the Puget Sound. Migratory birds continue arriving, wildflowers are beginning to bloom, and low tides are revealing the region’s rich marine life. This week brings a mix of bird walks, restoration events, marine science talks, astronomy gatherings, and community celebrations.

As always, check event pages for updates, cancellations, registration, or gear requirements before heading out. Be mindful stewards of the land. Leave no trace, respect wildlife, and care for shared spaces.

Giant Sequoia, Heritage Tree in West Seattle

Tuesday, April 28

Birding: Darrington (Marysville)
Time: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Organization: Pilchuck Audubon Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.pilchuckaudubon.org/calendar-list

Learning to See Nudibranchs: How Anyone in Washington Can Find, Experience, and Contribute to the Study of Sea Slugs
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Organization: Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary + Feiro Marine Life Center
Cost: Free
Format: Online
Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4153048286931610972

Birdy Paint, Sip, and Learn with Inner Sparkle Arts (Flying Bike Cooperative)
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Organization: Birds Connect + Flying Bike Cooperative
Cost: $
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Online Class: Introduction to Warblers of the Pacific Northwest with Hans DeGrys
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: $
Format: Online
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Uncovering Our Concrete Jungle | National Geographic Live w/ Chris Schell
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Organization: Seattle Symphony
Cost: $
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.seattlesymphony.org/concerttickets/calendar?%40%40item_date=%3E4%2F27%2F2026

Wednesday, April 29

Birds of Seattle Lunch and Learn
Time: 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Evening Swamp Creek Salmon Release (Kenmore)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Organization: Sound Salmon Solutions
Cost: Free
Format: In-person

BIRD UNIVERSITY: Birds of the Columbia Plateau
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: $
Format: Online
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Thursday, April 30

WSG Seaweed Office Hours
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Organization: Washington Sea Grant
Cost: Free
Format: Online
Link: https://wsg.washington.edu/?post_type=tribe_events&eventDisplay=month

Bird Walk at Wallace Swamp Creek Park (Kenmore)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Organization: Eastside Audubon
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=04-2026

Eco-Tour (Duwamish Longhouse)
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organization: Duwamish Tribe
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.duwamishtribe.org/events-1

Dinner, Foraging & Feasting with Jennifer Hahn (Seattle)
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Organization: Washington Water Trails Association
Cost: $
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.wwta.org/events/

BIRD UNIVERSITY: Birds of the Central Puget Lowlands
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: $
Format: Online
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Fire Humanities | Panel Discussion and Storytelling
Time: 6:30 PM
Organization: Burke Museum
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.burkemuseum.org/events

Community Speaker Series: How Sweet It Is with Bryony Angell
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: $
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Water We Up To? The New Science of Washington’s Aquatic Reserves (Olympia)
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Organization: Friends of the Salish Sea
Cost: Free
Format: In-person

Friday, May 1

Watch ’em Bloom
Time: 10:30 AM
Organization: Washington Native Plant Society (Central Puget Sound Chapter)
Cost: Free
Format: In-person

Introduction to Night Sky and Telescopes
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Organization: Seattle Astronomical Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.seattleastro.org/events

Saturday, May 2

Whidbey Island Birding Challenge
Time: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Organization: Eastside Audubon
Cost: $
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar

Birding: Two Gulches in Mukilteo
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organization: Pilchuck Audubon
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.pilchuckaudubon.org/calendar-list

Bird Habitat Restoration at Marymoor Park
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organization: Eastside Audubon
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar

Restoration | Root in Reciprocity
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Organization: Seward Park Audubon
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.audubon.org/events

Springbrook Creek Restoration Day
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Organization: Puget SoundKeeper
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://pugetsoundkeeper.org/events/

SPROUTS Transplant Party
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organization: The Heron’s Nest
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.theheronsnest.org/events

Nursery Work Parties
Time: 10:30 AM
Organization: Washington Native Plant Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person

Low Tide Tour (Federal Way)
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Organization: Harbor WildWatch
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://harborwildwatch.org

Potters for Beavers (Seattle)
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Organization: Beavers NW
Cost: $
Format: In-person
Link: https://beaversnw.org/events

Star Party
Time: 8:30 PM – 10:20 PM
Organization: Battle Point Observatory
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://bpastro.org/events/

Sunday, May 3

Partner Event: Birdability Blind Birder Bird-a-thon
Organization: Birds Connect + Birdability
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Birds and Habitat – Along Arboretum Creek
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Meadowbrook Pond Natural Area
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Sit, Sip, and Scope – Waterfront Birding in West Seattle
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Children’s Neighborhood Bird Outing: Seward Park
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Low Tide Tour (Tacoma)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Organization: Harbor WildWatch
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://harborwildwatch.org

Skunk Cabbage near Middle Fork

Issa Moffett
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