Birds Of The Yakima River Canyon Presentation at Canyon River Ranch Lodge
Schedule
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
14700 Canyon Rd, Ellensburg, WA, United States, Washington 98926 | Ellensburg, WA
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Calling all bird enthusiasts to The Canyon River Ranch for an exclusive event with Kittitas County ecology enthusiast Deborah Essman.Did you know 183 different bird species call the Yakima River Canyon home
Come join Deborah for an exciting morning of discovery and fun facts about our feathered friends.
Learn tips on how to be a good bird host in your own back yard.
Cost: $10 per person Registration required.
Event Details:
8am: Meet at the Umptanum Creek Recreation Site on WA-821 South (South Canyon River Road) between milepost 16-17. Deborah Essman will meet you in the parking lot. Parking day passes can be purchased on site for $10 cash only.
What to bring/wear:
Bring water and binoculars if you have them. It is tick season so bring spray for boots and pant-legs.
It will be an exciting and educational hike, Deborah will point out several bird species, and you may see Big-horn sheep, Mule deer and maybe even Northern Pacific rattlesnakes.
11am: Canyon River Ranch for Birds of The Yakima Canyon presentation with Deborah. (The Ranch is a short drive south of the trailhead.
Learn about the birds that call the Yakima River Canyon home and how to be a good bird host in your own backyard.
Make lunch reservations after the event at The Canyon River Grill at www.CanyonRiverGrill.com
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Where is it happening?
14700 Canyon Rd, Ellensburg, WA, United States, Washington 98926Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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