
Black River Riparian Forest Field Trip
If you’d like to see the nesting herons at Black River before the cottonwoods leaf out, this will be the time to do it. Once the trees are leafed out, the nests will be very difficult to see. Continue Reading →
Soos Creek Park Habitat Enhancement
Meet along the Soos Creek Trail; 1/4 mile south of the Gary Continue Reading →
Rainier Audubon Society’s 2nd Annual Nature Festival
No food service available. Bring your own picknic! Also, no drinkable water Continue Reading →
In Search of Meadowlarks: Birds, Farms, and Food in Harmony with the Land
As a wildlife scientist and birder, I think about our relationship with, and effects on, nature. As I
searched for meadowlarks and other open country birds among farms and ranches, I learned
how these species flee the plow and how many farmers adjust their actions to lessen this
exodus. Continue Reading →
Green Valley in Early Summer
Leader: Steve Johnson In June, the migrant birds should be singing on their Continue Reading →
Duwamish Waterway
Join Barbara for a morning exploration of birding spots near the Duwamish River. Continue Reading →
Planting Native Trees, Bushes and other Plants: the Best Way to Attract Birds
I am currently training to be a Master Gardener and am looking forward to being able to suggest to people who visit Master Gardener tables or demonstration gardens all the great native plants that will beautify their yards and gardens while attracting birds. Continue Reading →
Videos from Malheur In June 20, 2023 Presentation
Black River Riparian Forest Field Trip
Nesting has begun at Renton’s Black River Riparian Forest. I visited this past weekend and we saw about 30 herons. Some were even standing in nests and one was pointing his/her beak skyward to let the others know that they were looking for a mate. Continue Reading →


