The site is a unique wetland area adjacent to Hovander Homestead and is open year round. It offers a variety of exhibits and programs, including hands-on activities for children, an on-site naturalist, nature walk, and a boardwalk trail around the lake. The Fragrance Garden is specially designed for the visually impaired - plants have singular smells and textures and are identified in braille. Also visit the award-winning Children's Garden, designed to teach kids about the environment through gardening programs
Location:
5236 Nielsen Rd, Ferndale Washington 98248
Telephone
360-384-3444
Other Science nearby:
(Delta) Canada Nature Cruises
(Vancouver) Copper Sky Sailing Adventures
(Victoria) Eco Marine Tours
(Victoria) Mothership Adventures
(Sidney) Ocean Sciences Centre
(Orcas) Orcas Island Eclipse Charters
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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06/08 Coming to The Ferndale area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Berry Dairy Days Burlington WA June13-16 Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parades, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
Chief Seattle Days Suquamish WA August16-19 The Coastal Jam, a Pow Wow with competition dancing and drumming, a parade, Fun Runs, craft and food vendor booths, and the Chief Seatle Days Youth Royalty Pageant.
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