Comprehensive Plan

Zoom meeting June 25th.  Send Comments by June 30 Hello BHAS members - The BHAS Conservation Committee is drafting comments to submit to Thurston County on their Comprehensive Plan 2045 ... Read more

Birds & Brew

Boston Harbor Marina 312 73rd Avenue N.E., Olympia, WA, United States

MONDAY  JULY 15TH   4:30 – 6:00ish BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA     It’s time to move our gathering outside and enjoy the gorgeous scenery from Boston ... Read more

Paradise Birding Trip

Martin Way Park & Ride 4701 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA, United States

WHEN:  Thursday, July 25 TIME: All day with early morning start Leave Martin Way Park & Ride, Lacey at 4 AM 5:15 AM at Whittaker bunkhouse in Alder, Washington 6 ... Read more

Field Trip to KGY Point

KGY Point 1700 Marine Dr NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Field Trip to KGY Point Date and Time: Saturday, August 17th from 7:30 – 9:30 AM Trip Leader: Lin Stern Description and Targets: This flat, 1.5 mile route will be ... Read more

Birds & Brew

Boston Harbor Marina 312 73rd Avenue N.E., Olympia, WA, United States

BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY  AUGUST 19TH    4:30 – 6:00ish BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA   This venue is absolutely delightful for an afternoon get-together.  Stop by and ... Read more

Field Trip to Coast

Mud Bay Park and Ride 510 Madrona Beach road, Olympia, WA, United States

WHEN:  Tuesday, August 20 TIME:  All day with 7:15 am starting time PLACE:  Mud Bay Park & Ride to form carpools DESTINATIONS: Bottle Beach, Westport, Tokeland LEADERS:  Miles McEvoy and ... Read more

Birding With Breakfast

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Birding With Breakfast Date: Saturday, September 7 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leader: Bob Wadsworth Description: Birding at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for a walk through varied habitats.  Birding ... Read more

Shorebird Field Trip

Mud Bay Park and Ride 510 Madrona Beach road, Olympia, WA, United States

All day trip to Tokeland, Westport and Bottle Beach. This will be a great day for seeing the shorebird migration. Hundreds, if not thousands, of shorebirds will be in fall ... Read more

Birds & Brew

Boston Harbor Marina 312 73rd Avenue N.E., Olympia, WA, United States

MONDAY  SEPTEMBER 16TH     4:30 – 6:00ish PM BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA This venue is absolutely delightful for an afternoon get-together.  Stop by and enjoy the gorgeous ... Read more

Birding at Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park 5801 Henderson Road S.E., Tumwater, WA, United States

Birding at Pioneer Park Date and Time: Saturday, September 21.  Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip Leader: Bonnie Wood Description and Targets: This ... Read more

BHAS Book Club September Meeting

Vic’s Pizzeria Eastside 2124 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA

Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 PM Vic’s Pizzeria Eastside   After a refreshing summer hiatus, the BHAS Book Club will return on September 24th to discuss a brand new bestselling ... Read more

Birding With Breakfast

Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area 7000 Whitham Rd Ne, Olympia, WA, United States

Birding With Breakfast Date: Saturday, October 5 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leaders: Cori Halverson and Debby Johnson Description: Birding at Woodard Bay Conservation Area.  Especially appropriate for beginning ... Read more

Field Trip to West Rocky Prairie

West Rocky Prairie Wildlife Area 143rd Avenue Southeast, Tenino, WA, United States

Saturday, 19 October 2024, 8 AM-noon Leaders: Kyle Leader, Anders Price Description and Targets: This will be a beginner-friendly outing. Parking: Parking is limited so participants must contact Kyle Leader ... Read more

Birds & Brew

Equal Latin Restaurant & Bar 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE, Olympia, WA, United States

BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY       OCTOBER 21ST         4:30 – 6:00ish EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE OLYMPIA   PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF LOCATION Birds and Brew is ... Read more

Birding at Capitol Lake, North Pool

Marathon Park 1000 Deschutes Parkway , Olympia, WA, United States

Date: Sunday, 27 October 2024 Start/End:  Meet at 9 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Lin Stern Description: The walk is around the North Pool ... Read more

Birding With Breakfast

Marathon Park 1000 Deschutes Parkway , Olympia, WA, United States

Date: Saturday, November 2 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (still on PDT, but note the later starting time) Leader: Lin Stern Description: Birding with Breakfast at Capitol Lake.  Participants ... Read more

Willapa Hills State Park Trail Field Trip

Willapa Hills State Park Chehalis, WA, United States

When: Sunday, 3 November 9:30-11:30 AM Leader: Grace Thornton Description: Perhaps the single most overlooked gem in Lewis County, this state park is a tremendous masterpiece that spans 56 miles ... Read more

Tolmie Seabird Watch

Tolmie State Park 7730 61st Ave NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Date: Saturday, 9 November 2024, 9-11 AM Trip leader: Jason Zolle Location: Meet on the beach at Tolmie State Park. Look for people with spotting scopes and binoculars. Tolmie State ... Read more

Salmon Experience at Bayshore Preserve

Bayshore Preserve 3800 WA-3, Shelton, WA, United States

Join Capitol Land Trust (CLT) and Puget Sound Estuarium to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary displays of migration and resilience. Every fall thousands of chum salmon return from the Pacific Ocean ... Read more

Birds & Brew

Equal Latin Restaurant & Bar 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE, Olympia, WA, United States

BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY       NOVEMBER 18TH         4:30 – 6:00ish EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE OLYMPIA   Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to ... Read more