STEVENSON — The Columbia Gorge Museum (CGM) invites the public to celebrate its 31st anniversary on May 16 from noon to 4 p.m., showcasing the great outdoors with themed activities, music, cake, and ice cream. Admission is free and all ages are encouraged to join in on the fun.

“The 31st Anniversary Celebration: Our Great Outdoors” highlights the amazing ecological richness of the Gorge and the museum’s collection. The celebration includes a bird walk and bird talk by an expert naturalist, lacemaking with an ecological twist, bird ID coloring pages, live music by Whiskey Flats Brass Band, and a flag raising with help from Coy-Catlin Post 137. There will be several new exhibitions inside the museum to enjoy.