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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 13h

Stop scrolling! Your 2026 calendar just got an upgrade. 🤩12 months of winning Refuge photos, fun facts, and moon phases! 🦉Get or give, today: https://www.createphotocalendars.com/Store/2026+Ridgefield+Refuge+Photo+Contest+Calendar-6859881762 🏃‍♀️#RefugeCalendar #Wildlife #Photography #PNW

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 2d

This November, we honor our local indigenous partners on whose ancestral lands the Refuge stands. We stand in solidarity with all local tribes (recognized/unrecognized) to support their vital work: preservation, recognition, and habitat. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 5d

A story in four steps: Watch our new Community Nature Center grow, see the blank space where nature will bloom, see the stunning concept vision, and zoom in on the exact spot your engraved brick will be permanently installed! 🧱🌳
➡️Leave your mark: https://ridgefieldfriends.org/news/buy-a-brick/

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 6d

Hey Johnathan! Not sure! Without our volunteers working right now, the only sighting info we have can be found in our website. There you could compare other years to see how log each species hangs around and all that. ridgefieldfriends.org/bird-sightin...

Bird Sightings & Species List - Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 9d

👻 Happy Halloween! Final day of #BatWeek! Say farewell to our insect-eating heroes. 🦇 The November Newsletter is out! It features huge BirdFest thanks, Brick Project updates, and info on the 2026 Calendar—perfect for gifts! https://conta.cc/4qyjpZg #RidgefieldNWR

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 13d

This #MotivationMonday, we're motivated by the pure passion seen at BirdFest & Bluegrass this year. This beautiful pencil drawing of "Osprey" was gifted to the Friends by the talented young artist, "Queen Vulture." Their skill reminds us to pursue what we love this week. This artist is going places!

Pencil rendition of "Osprey" by Queen Vulture

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 16d

🦇 #FunFactFriday: Bat Power! Our PNW bats can live 20-30 years by hibernating! 🤯We celebrate #BatWeek now because they are just starting their long winter's nap. Respect these incredible, long-lived insectivores!

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 17d

The power of the Refuge System! 👏 This is why we support conservation and our U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partners! Check out the amazing success story of the Columbian white-tailed Deer!

www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/col...

#ColumbianWhitetailedDeer #pnw #wildliferefuge #RidgfefieldRefuge

Experts confirm remarkable comeback of iconic species in US region: 'It's incredibly exciting'

The Columbian white-tailed deer is making a stunning comeback, and federal officials are proposing taking it off the endangered species list.

www.thecooldown.com

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Fall! The tiny fly swarm is here, but it's never just one bug! 😅

It's fruit flies, fungus gnats, or drain flies—and the fruit/drain flies are invasive in Washington! Set those vinegar/soap traps. #PNWFungusGnatSeason #FlyLife #FallVibes #InvasiveSpecies

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · 19d

Happy National Reptile Awareness Day! We're celebrating by politely requesting that everyone make themselves aware of some reptiles today. It's kinda our job. 🐢🐍
#NationalReptileAwarenessDay
Image of a Garter Snake by Jan Eklof, 2019 @prophotosupply.bsky.social Ridgefield Refuge Photo Contest Winner

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Oct 8

Our BirdFest Art Winners Are AMAZING!
Stop scrolling & check out the spectacular winning artwork inspired by the Ridgefield Refuge! Huge congrats to our powerhouse winners: Emmaus Brownfield, Jaxon Landman, & Daisy Selin, who crushed it in all 3 categories!
Which is your favorite?
#BirdFest2025

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Oct 7

Relive the magic! ✨ @the.reflector.newspaper
covered all the highlights from this year's BirdFest &
Bluegrass, where community met conservation and
music. Check out the article!

👉 bit.ly/ReflectorBir...

#BirdFest2025 #BluegrassMusic #RidgefieldWA
#CommunityEvent #TheReflector
#PNWLife

Annual Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival connects community to music, nature - The Reflector

Although the federal government shutdown grounded popular Sandhill crane tours, the annual Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival filled Ridgefield and the local wildlife refuge with music, art and outdoor ...

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Oct 5

What a Day yesterday! THANK YOU! 🙏

Our musicians, vendors, volunteers, and guests made BirdFest & Bluegrass 2025 a huge success! Thank you for celebrating community and nature with us. See you next year!

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Oct 4

☀️ IT'S NOON! Markets/Displays (Carty/Downtown) are closing at 2 PM! Shop, vote, and see the Photo Winners now!

Music is LOUD all afternoon! Join the party!

Full schedule: linktr.ee/BirdFestBlue...

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Oct 3

🤯 AERODYNAMICS HACK! #FunFactFriday
Our Bird of the Year, the Osprey, is a flying genius!
When it catches a fish, it rotates the catch to be HEAD-FIRST to reduce wind drag! They fly smarter, not harder.
Celebrate the Osprey TOMORROW at BirdFest & Bluegrass (Sat, Oct 4)! linktr.ee/BirdFestBlue...

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Oct 2

We mourn Dr. Jane Goodall, but her powerful legacy of hope lives on. She proved that "Every individual makes a difference." We extend that message to our Refuge System! Every volunteer, visitor, and donor fuels conservation. Let her inspire your actions today. #JaneGoodall #Conservation

Image of Jane Goodall by Rajah Bose, Gonzaga University JGI

Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Oct 2

BirdFest & Bluegrass is Sat, Oct 4!
Music is all day: Live Bluegrass performances & jamming at multiple downtown spots. Shop at Vendor Marketplace (Davis Park), or the Children's Entrepreneur Market (Overlook Park) 9AM–2PM. Kids' binocular craft to win Moola in Davis Park! linktr.ee/BirdFestBlue...

Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Oct 1

🎉 BEST NEWS! BirdFest & Bluegrass is FULL STEAM AHEAD this Sat, Oct 4!

Refuge lands are OPEN & FREE (including seasonal trails). Core events (hikes, Art Contest) are ON! Some activities shuffle downtown (due to no refuge building access). Plan your day!

linktr.ee/BirdFestBlue...

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Sep 30

4 DAYS! 🤯 BirdFest & Bluegrass is THIS SATURDAY, Oct 4th!

Your final warnings are HERE:

✅ Downtown is ON (Shutdown or not!)

⚠️ LAST DAY to hike Kiwa/Carty trails!

🔗 Get hike sign-up links & merch!

Read the newsletter NOW! conta.cc/4o0S6ot #BirdFest2025 #wildliferefuge

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Sep 30

LAST DAY TO HIKE Kiwa/Carty trails is TODAY (Sept 30) except BirdFest & Bluegrass!

🚨 Reminder Auto Tour Rule: Starting TOMORROW, Oct 1 (and all day Oct 4 for BirdFest!), you MUST stay in your vehicle on the River S Unit. No exceptions for our migratory birds! 🚗🐦

www.fws.gov/refuge/ridge...

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Sep 29

BirdFest & Bluegrass is Oct 4, 2025!
Imagine this: kids discovering the wonders around them (maybe even with their own craft binoculars!), live bluegrass music in the crisp fall air, and everyone enjoying our landscape. Guided hikes, workshops, Art Contest: linktr.ee/BirdFestBlue...
#BirdFest2025

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Sep 29

Rain, Shine, or Shutdown! 🤯 BirdFest & Bluegrass is THIS SATURDAY, Oct 4! Downtown fun is 100% secure! For Refuge activities (hikes/tours), we have backup locations ready if needed. The festival is happening! Stay tuned for updates & plan your day: linktr.ee/BirdFestBlue...

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Sep 27

🛰️ Mission Complete.
We’re overwhelmed with gratitude. Thanks to your generosity during Give More 24! and the full matching support we received, we made an incredible impact together.

Thanks to you:
• Trails & habitats thrive
• Nature exploration opps grow
• Conservation ed reaches our community

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Sep 26

The suns are setting… but there’s still time to give.
Final match hours. Final push.
Let’s close this mission together.
www.givemore24.org/organization... #wildliferefuge #givemore24 #communitysupport #weneednature

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Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge @friendsofrnwr.bsky.social · Sep 25

Mission update: We are rocketing towards meeting our match goal, and the Force is still with us.

Tap the button. Make it count.

www.givemore24.org/organization...
#GiveMore24 #wildliferefuge

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