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Where to Celebrate Earth Day This Year

There is no better way to celebrate Earth Day than spending the day outside with friends and family! Even better if you can pair the natural beauty of the world with fantastic wildlife encounters. Well, look no further than the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, located just a short drive from the Westlake Meadows Apartments.

Regardless of you enjoy spending your day, the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge has something for everyone! If you are looking to break a sweat on your Earth Day excursion, you will love the park’s miles of trails which allow you to experience the full natural beauty of the park. The trails are also the best location to see the park’s plant and wildlife up close. For a more relaxing experience, be sure to visit the Wildlife Center which features indoor and outdoor viewing areas, as well as educational exhibits!

This Earth Day is the perfect chance to take a trip and discover the fantastic Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is located at 19255 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood, OR 97140, just a twenty-minute drive from the Westlake Meadows Apartments in Lake Oswego, OR.

Fantastic Saint Patrick’s Day Destinations Near You

With so many exceptional Saint Patrick’s Day events in our area and nearby Portland, it can be hard to pick just one. Well, allow us to help! This year, why not discover Maher’s Irish Pub right here in Lake Oswego? On Saint Patrick’s Day, the pub will be hosting their fourth annual Saint Patrick’s Day Festival!

The festivities will begin on the holiday at 11:00 am! Make sure to go hungry, as Maher’s will be serving up their takes on classic Irish dishes. Regulars highly recommend the Guinness Irish Strew or the Irish Meatloaf, and be sure to leave room for the Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake! In addition to the delicious fare, the festival will feature classic Irish entertainment like bagpipers, Irish dancing, and seven different local bands! Just a quick note, minors are welcome at the festival, until the late afternoon. However, once the sun sets the event becomes adults only!

The best part of all? The Saint Patrick’s Day Festival is free before the sun sets! Plus, once the sun goes down, the cover is only ten dollars! Maher’s is located at 352 B Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, just a ten-minute drive from the Westlake Meadows Apartments in Lake Oswego.