June marks the return of the popular Wednesdays in the Woods events at Riverside State Park in Spokane, Washington, hosted by the Riverside State Park Foundation. These free public events offer family-friendly educational presentations on local wildlife, Spokane hiking trails, and outdoor recreation in Washington’s largest state park.
The event series kicks off June 4 with the “Hoot Show,” featuring live owls and raptors—plus free ice cream for all attendees. On June 11, the focus will shift to “Butterflies of Northeastern Washington.” The June 18 presentation is titled “Moose, Cougars and Bears, Oh My!” and will be led by experts from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The final June event, on June 25, will feature “Best Spokane Area Day Hikes” and once again include free ice cream for attendees.
The first three events (June 4, 11, and 18) will take place at the Bowl & Pitcher’s outdoor amphitheater, and the June 25 event will be held at the Riverside State Park picnic shelter.
All events are free, but attendees must have a Washington Discover Pass for parking within Riverside State Park.
