You are invited to a celebration of birds, bats, butterflies, botany and the beauty of spring in eastern Washington. Each year, Audubon chapters and their friends gather for a few days of camping, birding and exploring the Wenas Wildlife Area near Ellensburg, Washington. Dates this year are May 30 to June 2.

The casual and friendly gathering offers a variety of activities, including birding field trips, wildflower walks, field sketching, activities for the youngest explorers and evening campfire presentations. Campfire speakers will be scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, rather than Saturday and Sunday. Come for the weekend or a single day. There is no charge to attend and no registration is required. Donations are accepted for organizing costs, including sanitation service.

Information on dispersed camping, activities and what to expect are on the Wenas Campout website or follow the group on Facebook for current information.

2025 marks 62 years since Bea Buzzetti, Ruth Anderson and Hazel Wolf wandered serendipitously into the Wenas Creek area on a camping trip, and Audubon chapters and other nature-loving groups have gathered (almost) annually ever since.