TUESDAY - JANUARY 21 - 7:30 am One of the most beautiful places in Mason County is the Tahuya area which is the east side of the Hood Canal. If you haven’t been there, we invite you to join a field trip this January. If you have been there, you know you want to go ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Lecture and Field Study: 2 class sessions and 2 field study sessions with Scott Mills, Bill Shelmerdine and Bill Tweit Living in the region where gulls hybridize can make the identification of some of them rather difficult. However, we have several species of gull that have marks which help key them out more easily. ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
The Nisqually Land Trust is excited to offer nature events this winter on their Conservation Easement at Sound View Camp. This site on Key Peninsula includes protected upland forest, freshwater wetland, and marine shoreline habitat. Join them this January and February to learn about forage fish, an important food source for Northwest salmon. We will ... Read more
Date: Saturday, February 1 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 Leader: Deb Nickerson Description: Meet at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge at 8:00 a.m. for a walk through freshwater wetlands and woods, and along the estuary. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Meeting location: Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the ... Read more
Join forester Theodore Thomas and biologist Marian Bailey to learn the secrets for identifying our native trees and shrubs in Winter. This popular field class will increase your appreciation of the beautiful intricacies of bare twigs and beauty of the LBA Woods before leaves appear. This is a great class for the beginning botanist, the ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Photographer and author Peter Cavanagh Thursday, February 13th, 2025 7:00 p.m. via Zoom (Register Below) Social gathering and viewing at Temple Beth Hatfiloh 6:30 Peter Cavanagh is a Pacific Northwest wildlife photographer and author who can usually be found pointing his lens towards flying birds. He has been taking photographs since he was a boy ... Read more
Title: Winter Birding at Frye Cove County Park - 4000 NW 61st Ave., Olympia, WA 98502 When: Saturday, February 15, 2025 – 9-Noon Trip leader: Laurie Gneiding Description: Frye Cove County Park is 86 acres with 2 miles of wooded trails and 1400 feet of saltwater beach along the west side of the Eld ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY FEBRUARY 17TH 4:30 – 6:00ish EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE OLYMPIA Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to gather and talk about birds and birding. This is open to Black Hills members and non-members alike. Although it starts at 4:30 pm, it is ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Date: Saturday, February 22. Meet at 9 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Lin “Caspian” Stern Description and Targets: Burfoot Park covers 65 acres of property with 1,100 feet of saltwater beach frontage on Budd Inlet. This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for songbirds and ... Read more
See why the shores and waters surrounding the communities of Stanwood and Camano are internationally recognized as crucial habitats for countless sea, shore, and land birds at the Snow Goose and Birding Festival on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Tours and guides will help you experience one of Western Washington’s most spectacular natural events – the annual ... Read more
The Nisqually Land Trust is excited to offer nature events this winter on our Conservation Easement at Sound View Camp. This site on Key Peninsula includes protected upland forest, freshwater wetland, and marine shoreline habitat. Join us this February to learn about forage fish, an important food source for Northwest salmon. We will walk the ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Date: Saturday, March 1 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 Leader: Bob Wadsworth Description: Birding at Woodard Bay. Walk on a pedestrian-only road through beautiful woods for woodland species and to overlooks of Woodard Bay and Henderson Inlet for marine birds. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Meeting location: ... Read more
The evening includes: a catered dinner, opportunities to purchase exciting “Events and Adventures”, socializing with friends, hearing about our chapter’s work and accomplishments this past year, and a talk from our featured speaker, author Maria Ruth, about her work with Pigeon Guillemots in Puget Sound. It will be an unforgettable evening. Her presentation, “My Big ... Read more
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour Sunday, March 2, 2025 Meet at Grand Mound Park and Ride at 9 AM, return to Grand Mound around 5 PM. Description: Kick back and enjoy a day of birding by car along Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s auto tour route. Located along the Columbia River, the ... Read more
