This is part of the trail that participants will walk this Saturday.

WILLAPA — Join naturalist Rebecca Lexa on Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. to explore the refuge’s newest trail, the beautiful Porter Point Loop Trail.

This trail is of moderate difficulty and begins in a serene cedar swamp before climbing to and then descending from the ridgetop above Porter Point. This trail offers wonderful views of Willapa Bay. Much of the trail is through regenerating forest on former logging roads. You may see large flocks of shorebirds and raptors, and some of the refuge’s raptors, including bald eagles, northern harriers, and American kestrels.

Register in advance for this limited-space event at tinyurl.com/bmx9zsjh.

This walk is sponsored by the Friends of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge. The Friends are planning monthly walks in different Refuge locations. Would you like to join the Friends to support the refuge’s mission and to meet others interested in the natural world? Visit friendsofwillaparefuge.org for membership information.

Meet Lexa at the South Bay Parking Area. Follow 67th Street 2.5 miles east from Sandridge Road to the parking area.