Seattle Naturalists’ Event Roundup: March 16 to Ma

Your Guide to Seattle-Area Nature Events from Local Organizations

Mid-March brings a new moon, birding adventures across Whidbey Island and local parks, astronomy gatherings and stargazing parties, native plant workshops, a crow science class, a mineralogy field trip, and community events celebrating land and water stewardship. Expect early-morning birding, lunchtime learning, hands-on service projects, and hybrid talks that connect local ecosystems with global plant diversity.

As always, check event pages for weather updates, registration details, and last-minute changes before heading out.

Monday, March 16

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Tuesday, March 17

Birding: South Whidbey
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Organization: Pilchuck Audubon Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.pilchuckaudubon.org/calendar

Wednesday, March 18

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Juanita Bay Park
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

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/

Guided Nature Walk | Arctic Visitors
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Organization: Seward Park Audubon Center
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.audubon.org/events

NextGen Wingspan Game Night @ Stoup Capitol Hill
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Membership Meetup
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Organization: Seattle Astronomical Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.seattleastro.org/events

New Moon!

Thursday, March 19

Photo Walk at Juanita Bay Park
Time: 7:20 AM – 9:30 AM
Organization: Eastside Audubon Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/

Ethical Birding and Data Collection – Webinar
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organization: Environment for the Americas
Cost: Free
Format: Online
Link: https://www.migratorybirdday.org/resources/2025-wmbd-webinars-2/

Kowa Optics Showcase
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Native Plant Identification Workshop (1 of 3)
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Organization: Washington Native Plant Society (Olympic Peninsula Chapter)
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.wnps.org/op-events/calendar

Collision Monitoring Prospective Volunteer Info Session
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Edmonds Lecture Series: The Return of the Sunflower Sea Star: Reviving a Critical Species of the Kelp Forest
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Organization: Friends of the Salish Sea
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://friendsofsalishsea.org/upcoming-events/

Friday, March 20

Field Trip: Marymoor Park
Time: 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: $
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Union Bay Natural Area
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Covington City Park – Astronomy Class & Stargazing
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Organization: Seattle Astronomical Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.seattleastro.org/events

Duvall Stargazing
Time: 7:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Organization: Seattle Astronomical Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.seattleastro.org/events

Saturday, March 21

Field Trip to Baker Lake / Swift Creek (Agate, Jasper, Gneiss) or Saddle Mountain
Organization: Cascade Mineralogical Society
Cost: Contact club for registration
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.cascademineralogicalsociety.org/field-trips

Bird Walk at Tolt-MacDonald Park
Time: 7:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Organization: Eastside Audubon Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/

Neighborhood Bird Outing: LGBTQIA+ Birders at Marymoor Park (Young Adults <40)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Science in Fiber with Artist Carla Stehr
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Organization: Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Northwest
Cost: Free
Format: Online

Lakewood Playground Star Party
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Organization: Seattle Astronomical Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.seattleastro.org/events

Snoqualmie Point Park Stargazing
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Organization: Seattle Astronomical Society
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.seattleastro.org/events

Sunday, March 22

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Discovery Park
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Organization: Birds Connect
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Cougar Mountain Native Plant Hike
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organization: Washington Native Plant Society (Central Puget Sound Chapter)
Cost: Free
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.wnps.org/central-puget-sound

Discovering the Galapagos | National Geographic Live
Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Organization: Seattle Symphony
Cost: $
Format: In-person
Link: https://www.seattlesymphony.org/concerttickets/calendar?@@item_date=%3E3%2F12%2F2026

Trumpeter Swans on Skagit Valley