Education Festivals

 
Owl specimen at Bird Fest (formerly Balde Eagle Festival)
Bird Fest

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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area partners with a number of organizations to offer several education events throughout the year. Save the dates and join us!

Email us for more information or to request a school reimbursement application.

 
Students travel through an inflatable fish at the Water Festival
Students travel through an inflatable fish at the Water Festival

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Water Festival

September
Kettle Falls Swim Beach/Old Picnic Area, Kettle Falls, WA
Free!

Join us to learn about all things water! Co-Sponsored by Lake Roosevelt Forum, Colville National Forest, and Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. For more information, visit the Lake Roosevelt Forum's Water Festival webpage.

 
Fire tools on display at Natural Resource Career Skills Day
Fire tools on display at Natural Resource Career Skills Day

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Natural Resource Career Skills Day

October
Fort Spokane Day Use Area
8th-10th grade students
Free!

This unique "career fair" is designed to be the first step towards an internship and future career with the National Park Service or other natural resource agency. Students will learn career and job skills that can be applied in research projects as well as learn more about career options in natural resources.

 
Presenter, student, and hawk at Bird Fest (formerly Balde Eagle Festival)
Presenter, student, and hawk at Bird Fest.

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Lake Roosevelt Bird Fest

(In partnership with Lake Roosevelt Forum and The River Mile)

February 22 & 23, 2023
Virtual Festival
Open to the Public, but designed for K-12 grade students.

Free!
Registration for this event opens on February 6th.
For more information and to register:Bird Fest 2023 – The River Mile

You are invited to learn about all things birds! Join us online in late February as guest presenters lead explorations in bird characteristics, identification, adaptations, and more. You will even get to meet some live avian ambassadors!

 
Students study a tree during Discovery Days.
Discovery Days

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Discovery Days

Throughout the month of May each year
Choose one or more programs
Program locations vary throughout northeast Washington

This exciting event is an exceptional opportunity for middle school students and teachers to explore the ecological, social and economic complexities of Lake Roosevelt's watershed. Programs are staffed by local resource specialists, including biologists, geologists, and foresters representing many different agencies. Sponsored and coordinated by Lake Roosevelt Forum in cooperation with numerous partners.

 
Living history program at Fur Trade Festival
Living history program at Fur Trade Festival

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Fur Trade Festival

May 12th and 13th
Kettle Falls Historical Center grounds, Kettle Falls, WA
3rd-8th grade students
Free!

The Fur Trade Festival features concurrent programs presented by educators and living historians for students to experience what life was like in eastern Washington during the fur trade. Friday, May 12th is reserved for local schools and students. Saturday, May 13th is open to the public!

 

Last updated: February 3, 2023

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1008 Crest Drive

Coulee Dam, WA 99116

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509-754-7800
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