Get ready to party like a bird! On Friday, May 29th, 5:00 - 8:30PM, join Wild Whatcom at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal for the first ever Birds of a Feather Bash!
DID YOU KNOW? This is our first party-style fundraiser! We're working hard to make it the most fun you'll have indoors all year. That means lots to do, see, hear, eat and drink, and the option to wear something fun that celebrates #birdlife #birds #birding - you get it. Here are some details that we hope pique your interest:
STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR TICKETS
VIP Ticket ($115): Are you an early bird? This ticket has some tweet perks:
Enter the event at 5:00PM for the VIP hour
Have an exclusive encounter with Spot the barred owl from Sardis Raptor Center
Two free drink tickets (use for cocktails, beer, cider, mocktails/non-alcoholic drinks, or a Doc Swinson's whiskey tasting flight)
Early bidding on silent auction items
Starting at 6:00PM, enjoy the full gaggle of food and activities as the rest of the flock arrives
General Admission Ticket ($85): Just want to glide into the middle of the fun once things are hopping? This ticket gives you full access to the main event. Join the party at 6:00PM and:
Swoop up delicious bites from El Sueñito/Frelard Tamales
One free drink ticket (use for cocktails, Wander Brewing beer, Lost Giants cider, mocktails/non-alcoholic drinks)
Doc Swinson's whiskey tasting flight available for purchase
Silent auction access
Music and mood building by Glitt3rLyfe (bird inspired)
Bring all your bird questions to the North Cascades Audubon Society avian guest-perts
Photo booth - strutting and preening encouraged
Dance under the giant, sparkling disco goose
STEP 2 - PLAN YOUR ATTIRE
Now it's time to plan what to wear! This is your opportunity to go glam, free your inner bird, repurpose your Procession of The Species costume, or just get a little goofy. It's ALL good!
Not into theme dressing? No problem! Just come as your own tweet self. Snap up your tickets now!
STEP 3 - SCOUT THE HABITAT
Do you want to prepare before you migrate to the event? Here's the schedule:
5:45-6:30pm- Check-in, mingle, food and drinks, silent auction, activities listed above
6:30-7:30pm - Video premiere, program testimonials, duck duck raise the paddle
7:30-8:30pm - Dance party, photo ops, silent auction closes (collect your treasures)
Yes, you can have a blast, even if you aren't a night owl! Swoop up your tickets now!
STEP 4 - PREPARE TO PAD YOUR NEST
If you've read this far, you deserve a sneak peak at a few of our shiniest auction items. What would look good in your nest?
A sailing adventure with Gato Verde
NW Tuneup Festival tickets for you and your best birds
A new pair of Celestron Nature DX 8x42 roof binoculars
Woodland Park Zoo and Pacific Science Center family packs
Coffee with Chris Morgan (yep, in person)
A custom Wild Whatcom outing for up to 15 people
We hope this inspires you to join us at Birds of a Feather Bash. Your presence will help to make this a true community-building affair. Grab your tickets now!
