Join the Museum at these great events coming in May!

Exhibition Opening WILD CORTES
Our usual Earth Day, April 22, opening of a new exhibit at Wild Cortes is moved to the beginning of May. More details coming soon. The exhibit is curated by the Cortes Island School, a new partner of the Cortes Wild! partnership. So, yes, this is exciting! Stay tuned for more information.

• SATURDAY, May 2, at the Museum, 9 a.m.
Bird Walk & Talk (and Spot!) with George Sirk!

Come along for a delightful two- to three-hour adventure exploring wonderful nearby birding spots,
Bring snacks, water, and comfortable shoes to enjoy the day.
Bring your cell phone with the Merlin app, if you have it.
Binoculars, a small notebook, and bird books can enhance your experience.
Children are very welcome, provided they are supervised.

• SUNDAY, May 3, at the Museum, 2 p.m.
Cortes Island Newcomers Open House

Whether you’re new to Cortes Island, or you’ve been here forever but never made it into the Museum & Archives – we’ve got you covered!
Meet other newcomers and chat with long-time Islanders.
Explore behind the scenes – tour our Museum’s artifact and archives collections.
Don’t be shy – everyone is welcome!
You might even win the door prize!

• SATURDAY, May 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spring Migration Birding Day

All welcome! Around Cortes Island
Meet at the Museum at 9 a.m, or at Seavista Road at 9:30 a.m.
Both groups will travel together
Carpooling encouraged
Bring your lunch to eat along the way

• SUNDAY, May 10, at the Museum, 4–5:30 p.m.
Shining Spirit: The Musical Journey of Jamyang Yeshi

Karen McDiarmid will present her movie from Tibet!
Proceeds will be split between the Museum and a Tibetan Children’s Village charity.

• SATURDAY/SUNDAY, May 23/24
Two-day Kintsugi workshop with Yuka Morino

12 participants, cost $400/participant.
Register now. See the museum's website for more details.

More information is available on our website www.cortesmuseum.com and our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CimasCortes/