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Using Common Ground Solutions to Preserve Washington’s Heritage

The Evergreen State College, Seminar Room 2, C1107 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA, United States

Join the conversation at a new, solution-oriented panel event focussed on the use and benefits of two state programs that have been supporting Washington schools, rural communities, and endangered species. The Trust Land Transfer and State Forest Replacement Programs are win-win-win programs for Marbled Murrelets, Washington’s forests, and our timber-dependendent counties. This event is co-sponsored ... Read more

BHAS Supports Olympia Metropolitan Park District Ballot Measure (Proposition 1)

The Metropolitan Park District is considered essential for the Olympia City Council to implement its unanimously approved purchase option to buy the Trillium portion (now known as Ashton Woods) of the LBA Woods. Thus, approval of the Metropolitan Park District in the November election is critical to the effort to preserve the LBA Woods. Previously, ... Read more

Big Birds of Clark County Field Trip/Paul Hicks

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and other sites WA, United States

FIELD TRIP IS FULL. Sandhill Cranes will be our “target” species, along with Great Egrets and herons, geese and other waterfowl. These “big birds” should be plentiful at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Woodland bottoms, and (possible stop) Vancouver lowlands. We’ll look for area specialties such as American White Pelican, Clark’s Grebe, and White-breasted Nuthatch. Late-migrating ... Read more

Pull Ivy at Priest Point Park

Priest Point Park 2600 East Bay Drive Northeast, Olympia, WA, United States

Pull Ivy at Priest Point Park Join us on Saturday, October 17th from 10 am - 1 pm at Priest Point Park (2600 East Bay Dr NE) at Shelter #4.  Exact location within the park for pulling ivy will be determined by the size of the group. Olympia Parks staff member will be on site ... Read more

Washington State Audubon Conservation Committee

TBD WA, United States

WSACC – Washington State Audubon Conservation Committee – will meet Friday, October 23, in association with the Audubon Council of Washington Annual Meeting (which is on Saturday, October 24).  For more information, click here, but note that the location has being changed to the Community Room at the Skagit Station, 105 E. Kincaid St, Mt. ... Read more

Audubon Council of Washington (ACOW) Annual Meeting

Best Western Plus 2300 Market Street, Mt Vernon, WA, United States

This year's meeting, to which all Auduboners are invited, will focus on state and federal level policy actions around Audubon's climate initiative, as well as showcase chapter work being done to educate communities about the impact of climate change on birds.  Date: October 24, 2015 Location: Best Western Plus, Skagit Valley Inn, Mount Vernon, WA ... Read more

Recurring

“Exploring New Guinea´s Lost Worlds and Elusive Birds of Paradise”/Bruce Beehler

University of Puget Sound North 14th and Union, Tacoma, WA, United States

Come hear Bruce Beehler. ornithologist and naturalist ,  speak on birds of New Guinea, sponsored by Tahoma Audubon's ABC Club.  Thursday November 5, 2015  from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.   University of Puget Sound's Thompson Hall, room 175.  Park in the parking lot at N. 14th and N. Union. Thompson Hall is on the north end of the ... Read more

Annual Hardcore Birders’ Field Trip to Kitsap and Jefferson Counties/Phil Kelley

Kitsap and Jefferson Counties. Meet at Martin Way Park & Ride in Olympia at 6:00 a.m. or the Sixth Avenue Park & Ride in Tacoma at 6:45 a.m. to carpool. WA, United States

Attention hardcore birders! This trip is for you. Last year's trip featured excellent sightings of Harlequin Ducks and Long-Tailed Ducks, along with other birds and waterfowl totaling nearly 100 species. The weather has always cooperated for this field trip, too, so if you count yourself a hardcore, tireless birder, save this date. Crossing the Narrows ... Read more

Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

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

Phil Kelley leads birdwalks at Nisqually every Wednesday.  Now, summer is over at the Refuge, and the fall migration is imminent. Make a visit to Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge a priority to see what birds are stopping over at Nisqually or planning to stay the winter. See what changes this growing season brought to Nisqually ... Read more

Recurring

BHAS Monthly Speaker Series – Western Bluebird/Gary Slater

Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United States

The Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) was a common inhabitant in oak-prairie and other open habitats in western Washington and southwestern British Columbia until the early-1900’s when habitat loss and fragmentation and competition for nest cavities from exotic species triggered a wave of extirpations across the region. Since 2007, the Western Bluebird has been the subject ... Read more

Audubon Outreach

Call for Location WA, United States

Audubon Outreach welcomes new members, creates opportunities to bird and socialize together, assists with chapter projects and events, and organizes educational experiences for Thurston, Lewis, and Mason counties. By volunteering alongside others we get to know each other better. 1) Come to First Saturday Birding and Breakfast and answer questions about Black Hills Audubon 2) ... Read more

Downtown Ducks

Marathon Park Deschutes Parkway, Olympia, WA, United States

Join Burt Guttman for an easy walk around Capital Lake, paying some attention to the nearby Budd Bay area.  This field trip will focus on water birds and is oriented toward helping newbie birders learn how to observe and how to recognize major categories of birds - with color handouts!  But more experienced people are ... Read more

BHAS Monthly Speaker Series – The Humble Bumble/David Jennings

Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Across the US there are approximately 48 species of bumble bees. Within Washington’s boundaries, 27 or so of these species are represented. Bumble bees are, within the native pollinators community, “Glamorous Megafauna”. They are big (for an insect), relatively friendly (not like yellow jackets) and colorful. Bumbles serve as a great gateway into our native ... Read more

Bird Walk at Theler Wetlands

Mary E. Theler Community Center 22871 Washington 3, Belfair, WA, United States

CANCELLED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLDAY.  Join us in 2016. Guided bird walk every second and fourth Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon with Faye Hands and John Riegsecker  of ABC Bird Club,  Tahoma Audubon Society.  Public is welcome.

Downtown Ducks

Marathon Park Deschutes Parkway, Olympia, WA, United States

This walk will be a repeat of the November field trip, with the same purposes in mind.  We will see if anything new and exciting has shown up at Capital Lake and perhaps Budd Bay.   As before, meet by the lawn at Marathon Park.   Dress for the weather and bring a scope if ... Read more

2016 Field Trips Planning Meeting

Bonnie Wood's house 2800 Aberdeen Court S.E. , Olympia, WA, United States

Come help plan field trips for Black Hills Audubon for 2016.  Meet at Bonnie Wood's house, 2800 Aberdeen Court S.E. in Olympia, on Tuesday evening January 12 at 6:00.   There will be libations and finger food to sustain you.  One does not have to be an "expert" birder to lead field trips or offer ... Read more

BHAS Monthly Speaker Series – Birds of New Zealand: Past and Present /Kim Adelson

Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United States

The Birds of New Zealand: Past and Present Until about 700 years ago, the island nation of New Zealand was mammal-free. Because there were no mammalian competitors or predators – and because of New Zealand’s extreme physical isolation – its birds evolved to fill ecological niches often not available in other locations. It has the ... Read more

Audubon Outreach

Call for Location WA, United States

  Audubon Outreach Committee welcomes new members, creates opportunities to bird and socialize together, assists with chapter projects and events, and organizes educational experiences for Thurston, Lewis, and Mason counties. By volunteering alongside others we get to know each other better. 1) Come to First Saturday Birding and Breakfast and answer questions about Black Hills ... Read more

Climate Change Event

Climate change movie and discussion featuring Naomi Klein's, "This Changes Everything"  on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at 1 p.m.  in Koval Hall, North Thurston HS, 600 Sleater Kinney Road N.W.,  Lacey, WA 98516.  Doors open at 1 p.m. and movie starts at 1:30 p.m. Black Hills Audubon Society is one of several co-sponsors of this ... Read more

Second Ivy Pulling Party/Priest Point Park

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

DATE CHANGE!!  Meet at Shelter #4 and with City of Olympia Parks staff, remove ivy from the park. Some equipment will be available, but please bring clippers or loppers you have. As usual, dress for the weather and wear gloves. No prior paperwork for individuals over 18 is required but sign in when you arrive. ... Read more

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