Kent, WA
The Rainier Audubon Society (RAS) has been participating in the master plan process of the city of Kent’s Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA) and its soon-to-be-built environmental interpretive center. The GRNRA is one of the largest man-made, multi-use wildlife refuges in the United States. The 304-acre site along the Green River was an abandoned sewage lagoon system, transformed into a stormwater detention and enhanced wetland facility that has created a diverse habitat for wildlife. The RAS participates in regular surveys of the GRNRA. The surveys have identified 165 bird and 53 mammal species that nest, breed, and feed in this diverse habitat.
The environmental interpretive center will be a focal point for citizens’ involvement and education on environmental issues throughout the Green-Duwamish watershed. The RAS welcomes the opportunity to lead field trips and hold environmental educational activities. Visit the city of Kent’s Green River Natural Resource Area to learn more.
Birds Photographed at Kent Ponds
Savannah Sparrow, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Pine Siskin, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Northern Shoveler, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Northern Flicker, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Kestrel, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Juvenile Cooper’s Haw, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Great Blue Heron, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Downy Woodpecker, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Common Goldeneye, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Cedar Waxwing, Dan Streiffert photographer 
Bushtit, Dan Streiffert photographer
