Wildflower & Watershed Festival

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum Wildflower and Watershed Festival

June 6 - June 8 

Come be inspired by the landscape, the people protecting it, and the season that brings it all to life!

The weekend offers something for every nature lover, from marquee evening speakers on conservation and soil science to family-friendly outdoor activities, guided walks, and educational games, while adults dive deeper into outdoor painting, seed saving, and wildflower hikes. Come Discover With Us!

Friday June 6, 6:30pm  Keynote Speaker: James Cassidy  - Free | No Registration Required

Soil Guru, chart-topping rockstar and award winning educator from OSU. Free and Family Friendly

Saturday June 7, 11-3pm  Museum Open House - Kids Under 18 are Free!

Activities & Education Stations with Oregon State Parks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and more

A Wildflower Children’s Book Author and get your book signed,

Hands-On Games & Crafts for kids of all ages

Biologist Talks

Docent-Led Wildflower Walks,

Bug Hunts with an entomologist

Solar Scopes

Nature Documentaries in our theater

Saturday, June 7, 6:30pm Keynote Speaker: Kevin Gorman - Free | No Registration Required

Executive Director of Friends of the Columbia Gorge will speak about the National Scenic Area and the conservation legacy that protects this extraordinary landscape. 

Sunday June 8: Festival Workshops: Explore, Create & Cultivate - Pre-registration Required |  gorgediscovery.org | Fees and times vary by course

Native Plant Seed Saving Workshop hosted by Humble Roots Nursery

Plein Air Painting Class in partnership with The Dalles Art Center (register at: thedallesartcenter.org)

Naturalist Hike led by Friends of the Columbia Gorge