Events range from bird watching to star gazing to Mother’s Day in the forest.

The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and 10 of their partners invite the public to participate in the 16th annual Natural Areas Celebration Week. Family-friendly events will take place daily from May 3 through May 11 to celebrate the bountiful natural areas in and around Corvallis.

The goal of Natural Areas Celebration Week is to foster community appreciation for our natural areas and to build commitment for expanding and restoring the open space of greater Corvallis.

Event organizers have lined up a diverse array of events. For a full listing of events, including meeting locations, contact information, and event descriptions, go to: sustainablecorvallis.org

Events include:

Saturday, May 3
Flower and Bird Walk around Woodpecker Loop, 9 am – 11 am

Sunday, May 4
Beginning Birding Workshop, 9:30 am – 11 am
Corvallis Spring Garden Festival, 10 am – 4 pm

Monday, May 5
Hesthavn Nature Center Open House, 12 noon to 2 pm

Tuesday, May 6
Hesthavn Nature Center Open House, 12 noon to 2 pm
Jackson-Frazier Wetland Sundown Spotting, 6:30 pm – 8 pm)

Wednesday, May 7
Hesthavn Nature Center Open House, 12 noon to 2 pm

Thursday, May 8
Hesthavn Nature Center Open House, 12 noon to 2 pm
Oak Basin Tour, 1 pm – 4 pm
Sunset, Stars & Lights Gazing at Fitton Green

Friday, May 9
Hesthavn Nature Center Open House, 12 noon to 2 pm

Saturday, May 10
Bird Walk at Willamette Park led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess, 8 am to 12 noon
Camas Meadow Walk, 9 am, 10:30 am or 12 pm
Bald Hill Farm Open House, 10 am to 2 pm
Mother’s Day Art in the Thyme Garden, 11 am to 4 pm

Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Art in the Thyme Garden, 11 am to 4 pm
Beazell Open House & Mother’s Day Nature Walk, 2 to 4 pm