Seattle Naturalists’ Event Roundup: March 23rd - March 29th

Your Guide to Seattle-Area Nature Events from Local Organizations

Late March brings breeding amphibians, early migratory birds, longer days, and a packed calendar of community science, advocacy, and outdoor exploration. From bird walks and wetland discoveries to astronomy talks and conservation action hours, this week is full of ways to connect with the natural world (and each other).

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

Monday, March 23

Managing Forests for the Birds - Great Peninsula Conservancy’s Forest Conservation Practices

Time: 5:30 PM

Organization: South Sound – Washington Native Plant Society

Cost: Free

Format: In-person (Olympia)

Link: https://www.wnps.org/events

A Monarch Mystery is Ready to be Solved — by Patrick Adair

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Organization: Scarabs: The Bug Society

Cost: Free

Format: Online

Link: https://www.meetup.com/scarabs-the-bug-society/

Tuesday, March 24

Birding: Washington Park & Kiket Island

Time: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Organization: Pilchuck Audubon Society

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.pilchuckaudubon.org/calendar

Hear the People, Heal the River Action Hour

Time: 12:30 PM PT

Organization: Save Our Wild Salmon

Cost: Free

Format: Online

Link: https://www.wildsalmon.org/events.html

Puget Sound Freshwater and Marine Recreational Fisheries Discussion

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Organization: WDFW

Cost: Free

Format: Online

Link: https://wdfw.wa.gov/events

Conservation Reading Group: Crossings by Ben Goldfarb

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Organization: Birds Connect

Cost: Free

Format: Online

Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Beers for Birds Trivia at Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Organization: Birds Connect

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Wednesday, March 25

Bird Walk at Marymoor Park

Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Organization: Eastside Audubon

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=03-2026

March Advocate Action: How to Inspire a Community to Protect the Night

Time: 8:00 AM

Organization: DarkSky International

Cost: Free

Format: Online

Link: https://darksky-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Iw2SxQ_gTwuaAHYUE5gCUA#/registration

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Green Lake

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Organization: Birds Connect

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Kayak Cleanup

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Organization: Puget Soundkeeper

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://pugetsoundkeeper.org/events/

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/

Teen Science Time – Plant Science!

Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Organization: Environmental Science Center

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.envsciencecenter.org/event-details/teen-science-time-6

Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Upcycle Your Tote Bag

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Organization: UW Botanic Gardens / SEFS

Cost: $

Format: In-person

Link: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/about/events/

Meteorites and Mappers – Stoup Brewing

Time: 7:00 PM

Organization: Astronomy on Tap

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/941270495062830/

Thursday, March 26

Guided Nature Walk | Quiet Walks with Beth Glosten

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Organization: Seward Park Audubon Center

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.mobilize.us/seward-park-audubon/

On Polar Tides with Nigel Foster and Kristin Nelson

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Organization: Washington Water Trails Association

Cost: Sliding scale

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.wwta.org/events/

Everett Public Library Presentation: Making Your Space a Bird Haven

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Organization: Pilchuck Audubon Society

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.pilchuckaudubon.org/calendar

How Does an Introduced Bumble Bee Affect Native Bumble Bees?

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Organization: WA Native Bee Society

Cost: Free

Format: Online

Link: https://www.wanativebeesociety.org/events

March Program Night: Wild in Seattle

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Organization: Eastside Audubon

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=03-2026

Friday, March 27

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Saturday, March 28

Birding Equipment – BIG DAY with Eastside Audubon & Kenmore Camera

Time: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Organization: Eastside Audubon

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=03-2026

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Ballard Locks

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Organization: Birds Connect

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Birding: Wallace Swamp Creek Park

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Organization: Pilchuck Audubon Society

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.pilchuckaudubon.org/calendar

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Carkeek Park Scope and Sip

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Organization: Birds Connect

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Guided Nature Walk | Arctic Visitors

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Organization: Seward Park Audubon Center

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.mobilize.us/seward-park-audubon/

Forterra Nature Discovery: Spring’s Return (Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve)

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Organization: Forterra

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Amorous Amphibians Night Hike

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Organization: IslandWood

Cost: $

Format: In-person

Link: https://islandwood.org/events/

Nelda Swiggett Quintet | For the Birds

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Organization: Eastside Audubon

Cost: $

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=03-2026

Sunday, March 29

Field Trip: Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Time: 6:00 AM (waitlist)

Organization: Birds Connect

Cost: $

Format: In-person

Link: https://birdsconnectsea.org/calendar/

Beginner and Intermediate Birding Class

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Organization: Eastside Audubon

Cost: $

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=03-2026

The Craft of Leading Bird Walks

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Organization: Eastside Audubon

Cost: $

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=03-2026

Swamp Creek Salmon Release

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Organization: Sound Salmon Solutions

Cost: Free

Format: In-person

Link: https://www.soundsalmonsolutions.org/events

Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference: Rising Seas

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Organization: IslandWood

Cost: $

Format: In-person

Link: https://islandwood.org/events/

Trumpeter Swans on Skagit Valley