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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T103000
SUMMARY:Point Ruston Waterfront Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nJoin avid bird
 er Art Wang for this walk around Point Ruston and Dune Peninsula Park. Thi
 s is an introductory walk suitable for all skill levels. Expect to see a v
 ariety of waterbirds including cormorants\, scoters\, grebes\, and goldene
 yes. Sometimes participants are lucky enough to spot whales! Meet at Anthe
 m Coffee in Ruston\, 5005 Mainstreet\, at 9AM.\n\nWalks will run November 
 2026 through March 2027 and resume again in fall of 2027.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T170000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Brews at Narrows Brewing in Proctor
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nJoin us for th
 is monthly social event led by Tahoma Bird Alliance volunteer Brittany Kea
 ly! Socialize and enjoy a beverage with other Tahoma Bird Alliance members
 .\nMeet at Narrows Brewing\, located in the Proctor district in North Taco
 ma. This location is family friendly and offers a broad variety of drinks\
 , as well as non-alcohol drink options and food. The building is accessibl
 e for those using wheeled mobility aids and is adjacent to the 16 and 11 B
 uslines.
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SUMMARY:Clarks Creek Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nEnjoy a walk t
 hrough riparian forest along Clark's Creek! This park is home to songbirds
 \, water birds\, and even a heron rookery. Expect a 2 hour walk starting a
 t the pond with a turnaround point at the rookery.\nLed by Tahoma Bird All
 iance member and volunteer Caitlyn Cechetto.\nThis walk follows predominan
 tly gravel and paved trails\, with brief walks across grass and dirt. The 
 path is mostly flat\, with a single steeper slope at the end. Park bathroo
 ms are available at the beginning\, middle\, and end of the route (current
 ly there aren't any gender neutral bathrooms). Ample parking is available 
 in lots and on street.\nMeet in the covered area at the west side of Decou
 rsey Pond Park. Newcomer friendly\, first time birders welcome!!
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SUMMARY:Wapato Lake Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nJoin new birdi
 ng guide Pete Bergeson for a Second Sunday walk around Wapato Lake Park! T
 he lake and riparian forest attract a wide variety of species\, especially
  during migratory season\, while the paved trail and boardwalks offer an e
 asy walk with a variety of clear viewpoints for birdwatching. This walk we
 lcomes all ages! Meet at the Bathhouse (brick building on the east side of
  the lake). Wapato Park can be reached on the 48\, 202\, and 55 bus lines.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261123T103000
SUMMARY:Beginning Birders Walk at Adriana Hess Wetland Park
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nJoin volunteer
  guide Andrew Larson every 4th Monday at Adriana Hess Wetland Park for a B
 eginning Birders Walk! This walk lasts approximately one hour. Meet at the
  Tahoma Audubon office before walking the trails. Learn how to listen\, lo
 ok for and identify common local birds. No prior birding experience requir
 ed\, binoculars and guide books available to borrow from the office.\n[Reg
 ister Here!](https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/d-N7Oya02JOOmsIbc0x
 z-g)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T110000
SUMMARY:4th Thursday Theler Wetland Birdwalk
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nTheler Wetland
 s Walk\nJoin us for a Theler Wetlands Bird Walk\, co-led by John Riegsecke
 r and Faye Hands. This walk is on level\, well-maintained trails. Theler i
 s primarily an estuary habitat\, with wooded areas as well -- creating a l
 ot of edge habitat for a diversity of birds. We meet at 8:00am and typical
 ly end about 11:00.....or 12 noon if it is extra birdy!\nDetails:\nCost: F
 REE\nWhen: We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays throughout the year (excep
 t for Thanksgiving Day).\nTime: 8:00am - 11am\nWhere: Theler Wetlands park
 ing lot\, 22641 - Hwy 3\, Belfair\, WA.\nRegister/contact: It is not neces
 sary to sign up prior to joining our walks\, however if there are any ques
 tions\, please contact Faye Hands by email:\n[zest4parus@hotmail.com](mail
 to:zest4parus@hotmail.com)
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 ty/events/317314695/
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SUMMARY:4th Thursday Theler Wetland Birdwalk
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nTheler Wetland
 s Walk\nJoin us for a Theler Wetlands Bird Walk\, co-led by John Riegsecke
 r and Faye Hands. This walk is on level\, well-maintained trails. Theler i
 s primarily an estuary habitat\, with wooded areas as well -- creating a l
 ot of edge habitat for a diversity of birds. We meet at 8:00am and typical
 ly end about 11:00.....or 12 noon if it is extra birdy!\nDetails:\nCost: F
 REE\nWhen: We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays throughout the year (excep
 t for Thanksgiving Day).\nTime: 8:00am - 11am\nWhere: Theler Wetlands park
 ing lot\, 22641 - Hwy 3\, Belfair\, WA.\nRegister/contact: It is not neces
 sary to sign up prior to joining our walks\, however if there are any ques
 tions\, please contact Faye Hands by email:\n[zest4parus@hotmail.com](mail
 to:zest4parus@hotmail.com)
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SUMMARY:Billy Frank Nisqually National Wilife Refuge Birding Walk 
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nCome enjoy thi
 s beautiful estuary park and the many bird species it attracts! A popular 
 spot for migratory and local species alike\, this refuge offers birding op
 portunities year round. Led by Tahoma Bird Alliance member Julia Dolan\, t
 his walk is family friendly and welcomes all skill levels. Meet under the 
 awning by the visitor center.\n\nThis walk lasts roughly 4 hours and trave
 ls over mostly flat gravel paths and boardwalks. Restrooms are available a
 t the visitor center and further into the park by the historic barns. Bino
 culars are available to borrow from the visitor center. Carpool if possibl
 e--parking can be limited on the weekend!
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 ty/events/316186855/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T192750Z
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T103000
SUMMARY:Gateway Park Birding Walk (Courtesy of Key Peninsula Parks)
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nJoin Chris Rur
 ik the first Saturday of each month\, rain or shine\, for a bird walk arou
 nd Gateway Park’s hidden beaver pond and back woods. Learn about incredi
 ble wildlife and hope for the thrill of finding a rarity. All skill levels
  welcome. Expect to walk 1-2 miles on uneven terrain.\nMeet in the pavilio
 n at Gateway Park. Everyone welcome\, including kids!\nBring clothes for t
 he weather and binoculars if you have them (extras available). Chris is an
  experienced birder and nature guide who writes about local ecology for Ke
 y Peninsula News.\nNote that this is not an official TAS Walk\, though man
 y members attend! Chris leads these walks as part of his work with Key Pen
 insula Parks.
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 ty/events/317104466/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20261023T161400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T161400Z
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T110000
SUMMARY:Second Thursday Theler Wetlands Birdwalk
DESCRIPTION:Birding and More with the Tahoma Bird Alliance\nTheler Wetland
 s Walk\nJoin us for a Theler Wetlands Bird Walk\, co-led by John Riegsecke
 r and Faye Hands. This walk is on level\, well-maintained trails. Theler i
 s primarily an estuary habitat\, with wooded areas as well -- creating a l
 ot of edge habitat for a diversity of birds. We meet at 8:00am and typical
 ly end about 11:00.....or 12 noon if it is extra birdy!\nDetails:\nCost: F
 REE\nWhen: We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays throughout the year (excep
 t for Thanksgiving Day).\nTime: 8:00am - 11am\nWhere: Theler Wetlands park
 ing lot\, 22641 - Hwy 3\, Belfair\, WA.\nRegister/contact: It is not neces
 sary to sign up prior to joining our walks\, however if there are any ques
 tions\, please contact Faye Hands by email:\n[zest4parus@hotmail.com](mail
 to:zest4parus@hotmail.com)
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 ty/events/317063269/
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CREATED:20261020T190600Z
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