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Yakima River Canyon Bird Fest

Ellensburg, Washington WA, United States

Program details are coming soon.  See https://www.ycic.org/yakima-river-canyon-bird-fest. The extensive cliffs, shrub-steppe, and riparian cottonwood forests provide a rich mixture of habitats. Particularly important are the immense basalt cliffs and talus slopes interspersed with shrub-steppe vegetation, which support a diverse assemblage of birds associated with this habitat, including White-throated Swift, Cliff Swallow, Rock Wren, Canyon Wren, ... Read more

Prairie Appreciation Day Bird Walk

Glacial Heritage Preserve 15044 Miima Rd SW, Olympia, WA, United States

Saturday May 14th   7:30 to 10:00 am We will meet at the parking area (see directions below) at 7:30 AM.  The walk runs to around 10 AM.  The bird walk is a 2-3 mile walk through prairie and oak riparian woodland on gravel roads and dirt trails. You don’t need to sign up in ... Read more

LBA Woods Bird Walk

LBA Woods 3333 Morse-Merryman Rd SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Sunday May 15 2022 9 AM to 12 Led by Bob Wadsworth Learn about the birds in an urban forest – the LBA Woods.  This is a good time to see recent migratory arrivals from the south.  We should see warblers, flycatchers, finches, grosbeaks and Swainson’s thrushes as well as hawks and young birds emerging ... Read more

Olympia Birds & Brew

Fish Tale Brewpub 515 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia, WA, United States

MAY 16TH    4:30 – 6:00 PM LOCATION:  FISH TALE BREW PUB 515 Jefferson St SE   Olympia We are back to meeting in person!  Hooray!  Please come on down and join us on May 16th in our private room at the Fish Tale Brew Pub in Olympia.  This is open to Black Hills members and non-members ... Read more

Spring Bird Fest in Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth Leavenworth, WA, United States

Come bird and discover the natural beauty and wonders of Central Washington! Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of this is happening in beautiful Leavenworth, ... Read more

Tualatin River Bird Festival

Sherwood, Oregon 19255 SW Pacific Highway, Sherwood, OR, United States

Free and open to the public, diverse activities will entertain the whole family. Conestoga-style Wagon Rides around the Refuge perimeter from 10-3 Early morning Guided Walks start at 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 AM 8 AM Guided Bird Walk with Backyard Bird Shop Portland Audubon live bird show at Noon Archery Fish Migration Putt Putt Golf ... Read more

Field Trip to Inspiring Kids Preserve

Saturday, May 21, 2022 Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am Leaders: Mary Birchem and Anders Price Location: Inspiring Kids Preserve (Johnson Point Rd NE). Driving directions will be sent upon registration. This preserve is not yet normally open to the public, so the entrance is a simple yellow gate with no permanent signage. Look for a ... Read more

FIELD TRIP TO EDMOND MARSH, DUPONT

Edmond Marsh, DuPont 1000 Davis Place, DuPont, WA

FRIDAY    MAY 27TH    8 AM LEADERS:  Denis DeSilvis and Kathleen Snyder Meet at 1000 Davis Place, DuPont.  Park at the far end of the parking lot for the Cowlitz Tribe building.  We will walk around the marsh which is about 3 miles of flat gravel and dirt paths with a short segment on DuPont sidewalk.  ... Read more

Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival – Sisters, Oregon

Sisters, Oregon Sisters, OR, United States

This popular festival is back this year after the Covid hiatus.  In its tenth year, the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival provides opportunites to see Oregon high-desert birds we never see in Western Washington. Registration opened in April. This year, participants have a choice of fourteen guided tours in search of 11 different woodpecker species and ... Read more

First Foods, First Medicines, Resilient Stewardship

FREE PRESENTATION THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Thursday, June 2, 12 pm to 1:30 pm Valerie Segrest is a nationally-known expert on food sovereignty, native nutrition, place-based foods, and health systems. Valerie is the co founder of Tahoma Peak Solutions, an organization focused on helping sovereign nations and organizations strategically communicate their stories, develop food ... Read more

Birding by Ear at Scatter Creek Field Trip

Scatter Creek Wildlife Recreation Area

Scatter Creek Recreation Area, June 4th and 6th, 6:30-10:30 Paul Hicks will lead two field trips that focus on “birding by ear”: recognizing birds by voice rather than identifying by appearance. “Birding by ear opens a whole new world of awareness and enjoyment of the birdlife that’s all around us,” says Paul. Whether you want ... Read more

Birding by Ear at Scatter Creek Field Trip

Scatter Creek Wildlife Recreation Area

Scatter Creek Recreation Area, June 4th and 6th, 6:30-10:30 Paul Hicks will lead two field trips that focus on “birding by ear”: recognizing birds by voice rather than identifying by appearance. “Birding by ear opens a whole new world of awareness and enjoyment of the birdlife that’s all around us,” says Paul. Whether you want ... Read more

Traditional Management, Resilient People and Plant Relationships

FREE PRESENTATION THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Tuesday, June 7, 12 pm to 1:30 pm Dr. Melodi Wynne is a researcher for the Spokane Tribal Network. The Spokane Tribal Network is a nonprofit organization that works to develop and nurture intergenerational wellbeing through youth empowerment and engagement, learning and sharing traditional knowledges and practices, and ... Read more

Environmental Justice, Forest Health, and Community Resilience

FREE PRESENTATION THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Thursday, June 9, 12 pm to 1:30 pm Dr. Stevan Harrell is a professor emeritus in the School of Anthropology and Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington. Dr. Harrell spent much of his career focusing on how social and earth scientists can effectively collaborate with ... Read more

Birding at Scatter Creek WMA

Scatter Creek North Unit

Date: Saturday, 11 June 2022 Start/End:  8-11 AM Location: Meet at the Scatter Creek WMA at 180th SW and Guava St. SW Description: The walk is through a mix of prairie and woods with some riparian habitat along Scatter Creek.  There is a pit toilet in the parking lot. Trip leader: Kyle Leader Notes: The ... Read more

Kennedy Creek Field Trip

Kennedy Creek Estuary 1350 SE Old Olympic Highway, Shelton, WA, United States

Date: Saturday June 18, 2022 Time: 8 am Directions: From Olympia take Highway 101 towards Shelton. Take a left onto the Old Olympic Highway about 5 miles from the junction. Go just past the Mason County line. There is plenty of parking along Old Olympic Highway near the orange gate at the head of the ... Read more

Olympia Birds & Brew

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

JUNE 20TH     4:30 – 6:00 PM LOCATION:  BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE   OLYMPIA Summer is almost here and we are heading to Boston Harbor Marina.  It has a covered deck area with picnic tables that is lovely for gathering.  This is open to Black Hills members and non-members alike.  Although it starts at ... Read more

BLACK HILLS AUDUBON ANNUAL PICNIC

Priest Point Park 2600 East Bay Drive S.W., Olympia, WA, United States

WE ARE HAVING A PICNIC! The weather forecast looks great and the Covid numbers are reasonable so we are going ahead with our annual picnic plans. Please join us at Priest Point Park -now Squaxin Park - at the Rose Garden Shelter for a picnic on Sunday, June 26th. 3:30 pm - Optional bird walk ... Read more

Olympia Birds & Brew

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

JULY 18TH     4:30 – 6:00 PM LOCATION:  BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE   OLYMPIA We will once again meet at Boston Harbor Marina which is a lovely spot to gather and talk.  It has a covered deck area with picnic tables.  This is open to Black Hills members and non-members alike.  Although it starts ... Read more

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