Nature Walks

Birding & Binoculars

The Old Mill District and the East Cascades Audubon Society offer free weekly bird walks to the public every other Friday from early April through the end of May each year.  

These free walks are guided by an expert from the Society and wind around the trails of the Old Mill District that run along the Deschutes River. The area is a migratory corridor and attracts a whole host of incredible birds either passing through or as cherished residents. Spring is an excellent time to see all the action with warming weather, nesting and migration.

The bi-weekly, two-hour walks are appropriate for all ages and interested parties, from novices to experienced avian experts. Groups will meet at 10am at the Ticket Mill in the core of the Old Mill District, where binoculars are available for check out. Participants can also pick up a specially designed birding list to help identify birds and some common animals seen along the walk.

Sunriver Nature Center

The Sunriver Nature Center has naturalists guided full moon hikes along Lake Aspen, the Deschutes River and through a meadow where you can listen and look for nocturnal creatures from 8-9pm. Registration required. Call 541-593-4394.  

Deschutes Land Trust Walk and Hikes

Led by volunteer naturalists, these outings explore new hiking trails, observe migrating songbirds and take in spring wildflowers.  All walks and hikes are free, registration required at Deschutes Land Trust.