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Date: Saturday, October 06, 2012
Duration: All Day
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 McMenamins Grand Lodge releases its inaugural Fernhill Pale Ale in October to celebrate the fall return to Fernhill Wetlands of the birds which make it a favorite destination of birders near and far.The event also celebrates recent improvements at Fernhill Wetlands that include a new picnic shelter and restroom, and the area’s transformation into a world-class demonstration wetland. This event is ideal for the whole family, with expert-led tours of Fernhill Wetlands both morning and afternoon, presentations at the Lodge in between and a free concert in the evening. Tours and presentations are free of charge. Fernhill Wetlands tours begin in the public parking lot at the wetlands on Fern Hill Road south of Highway 47. Schedule of Events 10 – 11:30 a.m. Fernhill Wetlands birding tour by John Rakestraw Birding Oregon author/guide John Rakestraw will lead a tour Fernhill Wetlands with Fernhill Wetlands Council president Eric Brattain. Clean Water Services staff will talk about the construction of natural treatment wetlands and other enhancements that have changed the landscape for the better at Fernhill Wetlands. Details at http://johnrakestraw.net/ and http://johnrakestraw.net/classes-and-workshops/ 12 to 4 p.m. Mc Menamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove Come for lunch and taste Fernhill Pale Ale, McMenamins newest brew and the beer special of the day! At 1, 2 and 3 p.m. in the Alice Inkley Room:
4:30 – 6 p.m. Fernhill Wetlands tour by Mike Houck http://theintertwine.org/events/08-2012-birding-fernhill-wetlands-mike-houck http://audubonportland.org/about/events/fernhill Evening at McMenamins Grand Lodge Enjoy dinner, Fernhill Pale Ale and at 7 p.m. a free, all ages concert with Jon Koonce http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/107137-Jon-Koonce |
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