Sunday, April 5th to Sunday, April 26th
Take your best shot! A Three-week long photo contest for the best picture of any bird species from the Stikine River and Wrangell Island!
Email your photos to info@travelwrangell.com by 5:00 pm, Sunday, April 26th.
For contest rules and entry information, click on the button link down below.
Monday, April 20th to Friday, April 24th
Tune in at 9:55 AM to KSTK 101.7 or visit www.kstk.org from Monday to Friday! Listen to the day’s featured bird song and get ready to “Name that Tweet” to win a prize! Contest will repeat daily until Friday, April 24th.

Winner of 2025 Photo Contest - Peter Branson

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Participate in this photography class held by Wrangell Sentinel Reporter, Jonathan Dawe! Come and learn about the best tips in photography so you can be prepared to capture the best photo of our precious Stikine River birds!
The class is free and everyone is invited to participate!
Location: Nolan Center Classroom

Wednesday, April 22nd to Sunday, April 26th
The Nolan Center will display artwork from students at Evergreen Elementary School. The exhibit will be available for the duration of the festival. Come stop at the Nolan Center and admire the artistry!
Location: Nolan Center Lobby
Wednesday, April 22nd to Friday, April 24th
For three days, Wrangell Parks & Rec will hold Bird Bingo! Want to win a prize? Pick up a bingo sheet from Wrangell Parks & Recreation, complete it, then return it for a chance to win a special Bird Fest prize!
Location: Wrangell Parks & Recreation

3 Tours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wrangell Tours’ Birding Festival Edition by Jonas Crabtree
This special festival edition of our signature walking tour explores the deep connection between Wrangell’s vibrant culture and its stunning natural environment. As we walk from our historic downtown to the Petroglyph State Historic Site, we’ll focus on the local stories and natural forces that make this island unique. It is a perfect opportunity for festival guests to experience the scenery and history of the island at a conversational pace.
Each guest will also take home a custom designed Wrangell postcard and sticker.
This is First-Come, First-Serve. Maximum of ten people per tour.
The tours are free for anyone wanting to participate.
Location: Starts and Ends at Nolan Center Lobby

School students from the elementary school will take a field trip to meet with USFS Wildlife Technician, Gwen Baluss. Students will assist Gwen with the annual banding of local birds and use this opportunity to learn more about banding and wildlife!
10:00 AM
Join Forest Service Rangers for Storytime at the Public Library!
Location: Irene Ingle Public Library
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
For one night only, the Nolan Center will open up the museum for free admission to the public. Complimentary beverages will be available.
Take some time to explore, connect, and enjoy the space before our Key Speaker’s presentation!
Location: Nolan Center
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Come on down to the Nolan Center to participate in a presentation by our Guest Bird Fest Speaker, Dr. Mike Wierda!
The topic of the presentation is 40+ years of Environmental Toxicology with Bald Eagles! This presentation reviews the onset of Organochlorine pesticides, the bald eagle’s decline, highlights insight from over 40 years of monitoring, and looks ahead to the program’s future.
Event is free and open to the public!
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Location: James & Elsie Nolan Center, inside the Civic Center

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Bring your binoculars and take a walk with Bonnie at Muskeg Meadows Golf Course. Join Bonnie at the Nolan Center afterwards for coffee and pastries for casual conversation about birding.
Location: Muskeg Meadows Golf Course
Sponsored by Angerman’s Inc. and Stikine River Gifts
2-Day Event (Saturday, April 26th to Sunday, April 27th)
9-Hole Best Ball
Register before 9:30 AM each day. Registration fee is $30 per person.
Tournament starts at 10:00 AM.
Contact 907.874.GOLF for more information!
Location: Muskeg Meadows Golf Course
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Vendors offer their homemade crafts, food, and more!
Location: James & Elsie Nolan Center
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Stop by and make your very own bird house during the Community Market! Remember to bring your own hammer.
Facilitated by the Forest Service with Dave Rak & Sponsored by Angerman'‘s Inc.
Location: Outside of Nolan Center
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
USFS Wildlife Technician, Gwen Baluss, will hold a public demonstration for the annual banding of local birds, but this time, Wrangell community members from all age groups are invited to attend and watch!
Location: Outside of Nolan Center

1:00 PM
Free movie showing at the Nolan Center!
Summary: Mack is an adventure-loathing duck who does not intend to leave his New England pond anytime soon. However, he is convinced by his more adventurous wife, Pam, to head south for the winter. Things do not go as planned.
Concessions are available for the movie showing!
Location: James & Elsie Nolan Center

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