Spring Festival
2025-05-10 11:00 - 2025-05-11 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wildlife Center of the North Coast, 89686 Hwy 202, Astoria, OR, 971033832, United States
Spring Festival

All are invited to this fun, free event!
Birds of a Feather Spring Festival
May 10th & 11th, 2025 – 11am to 3pm
This fun, two-day festival is our Annual Spring Open House & Native Plant Sale, with free tours of our facility, fun activities for the kids, awesome raffle prizes, and visits with our Education Ambassadors.
We will be announcing the winners of our 2025 Birds of a Feather Youth Art Contest & displaying all of the artwork that was entered.

Guests can play Battle for the Burrow corn hole, make the perfect gift at our craft table, and more!

Shop for official WCNC merchandise, and pick up your diy bird-safe window kit.

Bring the whole family. Everyone is invited to this free-community event.
Spring is a great time to learn all about baby birds, what to do if you find one, and how to best coexist with wildlife during this crucial part of their life cycle. We’ll teach you about courting, mating, and nesting habits of some of our favorite birds & give you pointers on when and where you can see them.
All monies raised from the Birds of a Feather Spring Festival will support our 2025 Birds of a Feather Annual Campaign. Donations to our Annual Campaign support our mission of promoting compassion, empathy, and respect for all life through wildlife rehabilitation, ecological teachings, and wildlife conservation.
Youth Art Contest

Students in grades 3rd-12th are invited to enter our 2025 Birds of a Feather Spring Art Contest! Artwork should include native bird/s in their natural landscape. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each age group, and artwork will be displayed at our Birds of a Feather Spring Festival on May 10th & 11th.
Download an entry form below for more details!
Deadline to submit artwork is April 26, 2025

Entry Form

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FestivalsCausesCharityCommunityFundraisingToursSpring Festival
Wildlife Center of the North Coast,
89686 Hwy 202

Astoria,
OR
971033832
United States
Spring Festival All are invited to this fun, free event! Birds of a Feather Spring Festival May 10th & 11th, 2025 – 11am to 3pm This fun, two-day festival is our Annual Spring Open House & Native Plant Sale, with free tours of our facility, fun activities for the kids, awesome raffle prizes, and visits with our Education Ambassadors. We will be announcing the winners of our 2025 Birds of a Feather Youth Art Contest & displaying all of the artwork that was entered. Guests can play Battle for the Burrow corn hole, make the perfect gift at our… Read More »Spring Festival
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CommunityJr. Naturalists Summer Camp, Grades 1st-3rd
Wildlife Center of the North Coast,
89686 Hwy 202

Astoria,
OR
971033832
United States
Jr. Naturalist’s day camp is a week filled with nature-based activities where campers will explore outside, play games, get creative, and learn from professionals in the field. Wildlife Center of the North Coast is a working rehabilitation and conservation education center helping to protect local wildlife.Campers will attend an exclusive tour of the center, learn about wildlife rehab, and meet the Center’s education ambassadors.
$175
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CommunityJr. Naturalists Summer Camp, Grades 3rd-5th
Wildlife Center of the North Coast,
89686 Hwy 202

Astoria,
OR
971033832
United States
Jr. Naturalist’s day camp is a week filled with nature-based activities where campers will explore outside, play games, get creative, and learn from professionals in the field. Wildlife Center of the North Coast is a working rehabilitation and conservation education center helping to protect local wildlife.Campers will attend an exclusive tour of the center, learn about wildlife rehab, and meet the Center’s education ambassadors.
$175
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CommunityJr. Naturalists Summer Camp, Grades 6th-8th
Wildlife Center of the North Coast,
89686 Hwy 202

Astoria,
OR
971033832
United States
Jr. Naturalist’s day camp is a week filled with nature-based activities where campers will explore outside, play games, get creative, and learn from professionals in the field. Wildlife Center of the North Coast is a working rehabilitation and conservation education center helping to protect local wildlife.Campers will attend an exclusive tour of the center, learn about wildlife rehab, and meet the Center’s education ambassadors.
$175
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CharityCausesCommunityFundraisingAnnual Founder’s Night
Seaside Civic and Convention Center,
415 1st Ave

Seaside,
Oregon
97138
United States
Wildlife Center of the North Coast’s 9th Annual Founder’s Night: Benefit for the BirdsJoin us for an unforgettable evening at the 9th Annual Founder’s Night: Benefit for the Birds, hosted by the Wildlife Center of the North Coast. This year’s gala promises to be a night of fun and generosity, dedicated to raising crucial funds to support our mission of rescuing and rehabilitating sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, and providing vital conservation education on the North Oregon Coast.Date: October 26, 2025Time: 6pmLocation: Seaside Civic & Convention CenterEvent Highlights:Your presence at Founder’s Night will directly contribute to the rescue, rehabilitation, and… Read More »Annual Founder’s Night
$60
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The mission
Promoting compassion, empathy, and respect for all life through wildlife rehabilitation, ecological teachings, and wildlife conservation.
Helping Wildlife in need
Donations to our Birds of a Feather Annual Campaign support the 1,000 patients that we serve every year, and help to provide needed food, shelter, and medical care to sick, injured, and orphaned animals in need.
Connecting People with Nature
Our conservation education program serves thousands of people every year, and helps promote appreciation for nature and the wildlife we share our planet with within our community and beyond. Share this:Post
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Annual Founder's Night
2025-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 1st Ave, Seaside, Oregon, 97138, United States
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Wildlife Center of the North Coast’s 9th Annual Founder’s Night: Seabird Soirée

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 9th Annual Founder’s Night: Seabird Soirée, hosted by the Wildlife Center of the North Coast. This year’s gala promises to be a night of fun and generosity, dedicated to raising crucial funds to support our mission of rescuing and rehabilitating sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, and providing vital conservation education on the North Oregon Coast.

Date: October 26, 2025Time: 5pmLocation: Seaside Civic & Convention Center

Event Highlights:

Gourmet Dinner: Savor a delectable multi-course meal prepared by Oregon Fine Foods, featuring the finest seasonal ingredients.

Exciting Auction: Bid on an array of exclusive items and experiences in our live and silent auctions, with all proceeds directly supporting our wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

Inspiring Program: Hear heartwarming success stories from our dedicated team and learn about the impact of your support on our conservation education programs.

Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music and speeches throughout the evening, creating a festive and memorable atmosphere.

Your presence at Founder’s Night will directly contribute to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of countless birds and other wildlife species in need. Together, we can ensure that the North Oregon Coast remains a safe haven for our precious wildlife.

Event Sponsorships: For those who wish to make an even greater impact, a variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available, offering exclusive benefits and recognition.

Save the date to be a part of this incredible evening dedicated to the birds and wildlife we cherish. Together, we can make a difference.

For more information and to sponsor our event, please contact us at allie@coastwildlife.org.

We look forward to celebrating with you at the 9th Annual Founder’s Night: Benefit for the Birds!

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The Maine Event
2026-02-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Seaside Aquarium, 200 N. Prom, Seaside, OR, 97138, United States
What: “The Maine Event” Celebrating Marine Conservation on the North Coast
When: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Seaside Aquarium, 200 N. Prom Seaside, Oregon 97138
Why: The Maine Event is a fundraiser for the North Coast Land Conservancy, Friends of Haystack Rock, and the Wildlife Center of the North Coast. All admissions collected on February 22nd will be donated to these three organizations.
As many of you may know, the Seaside Aquarium has a long, rich history. Established in 1937, many people have participated in the aquarium’s success over the years, but few have dedicated as much time, energy, and love as Neal Maine. Neal’s dedication to the Seaside Aquarium, the community, and nature is inspirational.
Neal Maine had been involved with the aquarium for many years when he decided to join the Seaside Aquarium board of directors in 1995. He joined the board in hopes of helping the aquarium expand its educational outreach and to help the aquarium get more involved in both the community and the scientific world. Neal spearheaded the beginning of what is now the Southern Washington Northern Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network. A successful partnership with NOAA, Portland State University, and the Seaside Aquarium. In 1995, Neal brought an idea to the board, asking them to participate in what he called the Seaside Beach and Necanicum Estuary Discovery Program. This program was designed to be a free tool for both locals and visitors to discover and learn about the local beach and estuary environments. To get people to view their recreational sites in a bit of a different way, as a living, breathing ecosystem. While the program has changed over the years, the mission is still the same.
After 25 years of dedication, Neal thought it was time for someone else to take the reins and he resigned from the board of directors in early 2020. His time on the board will never be forgotten and he will be missed greatly. So how do you thank a guy who means the world to you? And what do you give a man who gives back so much to the community? You do the same. The Seaside Aquarium has decided to do a yearly fundraiser in Neal’s name, “The Maine Event”. All the admissions collected on the last Sunday in February will go to an organization or organizations of Neal Maine’s choosing.
This is the 5th year that the Seaside Aquarium will be sponsoring the Maine Event. All proceeds from February 22nd,2026, will be donated to the North Coast Land Conservancy, Friends of Haystack Rock, and the Wildlife Center of the North Coast.
For more information on “The Maine Event” call 503-738-6211.

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Wild Coast Film Festival
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-15 | Columbian Theater, 1102 Marine Drive, Astoria, Oregon, 97103, United States
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McMenamins Friends & Family Night
2026-03-23 17:00 - 22:00 | McMenamins Sandtrap Pub, 1157 North Marion, Gearhart, OR, 97138, United States

Spring Festival
2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Wildlife Center of the North Coast, 89686 Hwy 202, Astoria, OR, 971033832, United States
Join us as we welcome the community out to the Wildlife Center for a day of free tours, training demos with our wildlife ambassadors, crafts, partnering organizations, and our annual native-plant sale.
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Jr. Naturalists Summer Camp, Grades 1st-3rd
2026-07-06 08:30 - 2026-07-10 12:30 | Wildlife Center of the North Coast, 89686 Hwy 202, Astoria, OR, 971033832, United States
Jr. Naturalist’s day camp is a week filled with nature-based activities where campers will explore outside, play games, get creative, and learn from professionals in the field. Wildlife Center of the North Coast is a working rehabilitation and conservation education center helping to protect local wildlife.

Campers will attend an exclusive tour of the center, learn about wildlife rehab, and meet the Center’s education ambassadors.

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Jr. Naturalists Summer Camp, Grades 3rd-5th
2026-07-13 08:30 - 2026-07-17 12:30 | Wildlife Center of the North Coast, 89686 Hwy 202, Astoria, OR, 971033832, United States

Jr. Naturalists Summer Camp, Grades 6th-8th
2026-07-20 08:30 - 2026-07-24 12:30 | Wildlife Center of the North Coast, 89686 Hwy 202, Astoria, OR, 971033832, United States
