Normally closed, once a year the Glacial Heritage Preserve opens its restored South Sound prairies, streams, and oak woodlands to the public. The timing is grand: camas is in bloom; the hills' slopes are blue. Other rare prairie wildflowers are also in bloom, and prairie birds are busy. The day will start with an early ... Read more
The intention of this annual free all-day event is to encourage and inspire people to welcome wildlife, including birds and butterflies, into their backyards, gardens, and communities. Featured presenters will include Marianne Binetti, Ciscoe Morris, and Robin Haglund. There will be educational exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, and native plant sales. Don't leave the kids ... Read more
This leisurely walk will focus on identifying birds by sight and by ear, with a special emphasis on bird songs and vocalizations. At this time of year, bird vocalizations are at their most diverse and elaborate. Beginning birders are welcome! Meet bright and early at McLane Creek at 6:30 a.m. Be sure to have a ... Read more
The Leavenworth area features spectacular habitats ranging from snow-capped mountains to sunny ponderosa pine forests, lush riparian zones to shrub-steppe. All field trips during this festival are led by experts and professionals in their field. Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come to the Leavenworth area for the breeding season. Hear birdsongs ... Read more
The Meadowlark Nature Festival has evolved into one of Canada’s premier outdoor nature celebrations offering over 90 environmental tours and events held under the open sky, which take people from Canada’s unique desert to the alpine meadows high above the Okanagan Lake. People from across North America and as far away as Europe now come ... Read more
Please take this very brief Survey Monkey questionnaire and provide your input. Black Hills Audubon is considering taking a position concerning public action this year on reducing carbon emissions, particularly in Washington State. To help us do that, we are inviting input from members and supporters of our chapter about what you think best, and in particular ... Read more
It is a pretty long drive south, but the Mountain Bird Festival will afford you an opportunity to see birds in an area and ecosystem very different from Western Washington. Plus, there are Ashland's other myriad enticements to enjoy! The festival will offer guided birdwalks to some of the most beautiful and biologically diverse landscapes ... Read more
This walk is designed primarily for beginning and intermediate birders. We will explore the approximately 2-mile loop at Woodard Bay, which includes an easy forest trail with boardwalk sections, returning by a pedestrian-only road. We will look and listen for woodland birds such as Swainson's Thrushes, Pacific Wrens, Brown Creepers, Pacific-slope Flycatchers, and Pileated Woodpeckers ... Read more
Phil Kelley leads a Birding Walk at Nisqually NWR. Meet at the Nisqually Visitor Center.
Please join us for our Birding by Ear Class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This will be a lecture/discussion, followed up with an early morning field trip on either June 4th, 11th (or possibly the 16th). The class is for beginning birders and for more advanced birders who wish to enhance their birding skills. The ... Read more
Every Memorial Day weekend, members of Washington's Audubon chapters and their families and friends gather at the primitive, yet free!, Wenas Creek Campground in the Wenas Valley, on the east side of the Cascades between Ellensburg and Yakima, to enjoy the natural surroundings, abundant bird life, and each other's company. There are campfire programs every ... Read more
Join Washington's Audubon Chapter members and their families from Saturday, May 28th, thru Monday, May 30th at Wenas Creek Campground for the annual Wenas Campout. Enjoy natural surroundings, abundant bird life, and each other's company. There may be insect and bat hunts as well. The campground is on the east side of the ... Read more
On May 28th from 9 a.m. to noon, Kevin Head will lead another "Ivy-Pulling Party" to further remove English Ivy from Priest Point Park. Meet by the playground. Please bring any clippers or loppers and remember your work gloves. No prior paperwork for individuals over 18 is required. Sign in when you arrive. All youth ... Read more
On either June 10th or June 13th, Grays Harbor Audubon invites Black Hills Audubon members to join them in a docent led tour of Wolf Haven and Mima Mounts. A minimum of 10 people are needed to make it happen. If there is enough interest for one of the two dates, the tour will cost ... Read more
Phil Kelley leads a Birding Walk at Nisqually NWR. Meet at the Nisqually Visitor Center.
Phil Kelley leads birdwalks at Nisqually every Wednesday. Every season promises many different species of birds in the Refuge, and you never know what you may see. A visiting migrant bird? A blooming native wildflower? A raptor? Great Horned Owlets? Be prepared for any kind of weather and walking. Bring water and snacks and viewing ... Read more
Organized by the East Cascades Audubon Society, the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival sees 11 species of woodpeckers and over 200 species of birds in total every year. Led by experienced birders, the festival is timed to see young woodpeckers leaving their nests. For full information and details, go to www.ecaudubon.org. As long as you are ... Read more
Meet on Saturday, June 4th at 7:30 a.m. at Nisqually Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center parking lot, 100 Brown Farm Road NE, Olympia, WA 98516. ( $3.00 fee for 4 adults or Federal Park Pass required; children under 16 free). Breakfast at Norma's Restaurant at I-5 after birding. Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join us for Birding and Breakfast ... Read more
Come explore the open space and wetlands behind artist Chris Maynard's home in southeast Olympia (at 8211 Ayer Street) before encroaching development makes the habitat less desirable. Enjoy its mix of sparrows, flycatchers, finches, thrushes, rails, and more. These are genuine "wetlands"- rubber boots may come in handy. Google the address for directions. The trip is ... Read more
Come join us on for a bird walk at the Refuge then enjoy breakfast at Norma's Restaurant, 10322 Martin Way E., Olympia. Meet at the Refuge Visitors Center. Bring binoculars, scopes, and bird books (if you have them), along with water and layered clothing in case it's a wet day.
