BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//RAINIER AUDUBON SOCIETY - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rainieraudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for RAINIER AUDUBON SOCIETY REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20250119T003232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T225718Z UID:10003149-1748908800-1749167999@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Eastside of Cascades Birding Field Class - Rare Birds Unique Landscape DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/eastside-of-cascades-birding-field-class-rare-birds-unique-landscape/ CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-18-at-4.26.19 PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20241124T173201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T221427Z UID:10003144-1745051400-1745060400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Basic Birding Class Ellensburg DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/basic-birding-class-ellensburg/ CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2025-01-19-at-10.14.03 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20250109T042111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T004636Z UID:10003148-1738400400-1738501200@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Cranes & Winter Birds Field Class DESCRIPTION:(two different classes 9:00 – 1:00 but you can sign up for both) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOUTH SOUND NATURE SCHOOL\n\n\n\nRidgefield NWR Field Trip \n\n\n\nTrip Open for Registration!https://southsoundnatureschool.org/ridgefield-nwr \n\n\n\nPack your winter hat and a warm drink! \n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Field Class will meet near the refuge on Saturday morning. Experiencing birds in different habitat is an important tool to being a better birder. At Ridgefield we will see a variety of habitats. The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) consists of approximately 5300 acres – a lush mixture of wetlands\, grasslands\, riparian corridors\, and forests. This variety of habitats\, combined with a mild and rainy winter climate\, make for an ideal environment for bird species including song birds\, raptors\, wintering waterfowl\, and other local species. Please dress warm during the day we will get out of our cars and walk on easy trails to experience birds in their habitat. \n\n\n\nThe cost will be $55 per person and will include 4 hour (Richfield) or 4 hour birding explorations on our Skagit Valley Raptors Filed Class. We will take a total of 8 participants. Refunds will be given as credit unless I can fill the spot\, most people just donate the funds. Teenage children (and those 10 years and up that are really into Birding) can attend with an adult. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/sandhill-cranes-winter-birds-field-class-2/ CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/52028539370_129e2234df_c.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20240122T195345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T195354Z UID:10003107-1718064000-1718323199@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:East of Cascades Birding Field Class DESCRIPTION:Rare Birds Unique Landscape URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/east-of-cascades-birding-field-class/ CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-22-at-11.46.41 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20230502T150441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T151020Z UID:10001197-1683302400-1683306000@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Stewardship Continuing Education Series #3‍ - Homegrown National Park with Doug Tallamy DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this Virtual presentation with Doug Tallamy! “Homegrown National Park”® is a grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native plants and creating new ecological networks.” Its goal is to recruit anyone with land\, from home gardeners to farmers\, to grow new habitat by planting native plants. All are welcome to attend! URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/stewardship-continuing-education-series-3homegrown-national-park-with-doug-tallamy/ CATEGORIES:Class,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230416T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20230120T051247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T051257Z UID:10001178-1681547400-1681641000@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Basic Birding Class at Seahurst Park DESCRIPTION:Kevin O’Malley & Barbara Peterson will be teaching a birding basics class for beginners & expert birders wanting to further their knowledge about birding. Class will focus on bird language\, behavior\, habitats\, nests & bird tracks. You will learn to talk about what birds you are seeing and hearing.Binoculars are not mandatory. Small class size of 8 \n\n\n\nMore Info & Registration online at: \n\n\n\nhttps://southsoundnatureschool.org/ URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/basic-birding-class-at-seahurst-park/ CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20221210T164138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T005341Z UID:10001166-1677920400-1678024800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Hawks & Raptors Field Class DESCRIPTION:Different class each day\, or you can sign up for both! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPack a hat\, gloves and warm drink!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMigrating Raptors are fascinating to observe. Please join Kevin O’Malley and Barbara Petersen for a winter raptor viewing adventure. The Skagit Field Class will be held on Saturday March 4th & Suday March 5th from 9-11 & 12-2. This is a time when many migrating raptors move through the Skagit Valley. It might be cold\, so dress in many layers. We will spend two separate blocks of time birding with a lunch break in between. Most of the time we will be close to our cars\, and will drive from one destination to another during each two-hour birding adventure. During the day you will have the opportunity to walk on easy trails and view raptors through a spotting scope. We will meet at a location TBA near Edison\, WA. We will be wearing masks and driving in separate cars. \n\n\n\nThe cost will be $55 per person and will include four hours of birding each day. We will take a total of 8 participants. We have the option to separate into two small groups. Teenage children (and those 10 years and up who are really into Birding) can attend with an adult. Refunds will be given as credit unless I can fill the spot. Most people just donate the funds if they must cancel. Please contact Kevin O’Malley at omalley23@gmail.com for more information\, payment options and to sign up. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/hawks-raptors-field-class/ CATEGORIES:Class,Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MG_3570.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20221210T163243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T005145Z UID:10001165-1675501200-1675515600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Cranes & Winter Birds Field Class DESCRIPTION:Pack your winter hat and a warm drink!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSouth Sound Nature School’s Ridgefield Field Class will be Saturday\, February 4th\, 9:00-1:00. Meet leader Kevin O’Malley and Barbara Petersen at the refuge on Saturday morning. Experiencing birds in different habitat is an important tool to becoming a better birder. At Ridgefield we will see a variety of habitats. The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) consists of approximately 5300 acres – a lush mixture of wetlands\, grasslands\, riparian corridors\, and forests. This variety of habitats\, combined with a mild and rainy winter climate\, make for an ideal environment for bird species including songbirds\, raptors\, wintering waterfowl\, and other local species. Please dress warm as during the day we will get out of our cars and walk on easy trails to experience birds in their habitat. \n\n\n\nThe cost will be $55 per person. We will take a total of 8 participants. We have the option to separate into two small groups. Teenage children (and those 10 years and up that are really into Birding) can attend with an adult. Please contact Kevin O’Malley at omalley23@gmail.com for more information\, payment options and to sign up. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/sandhill-cranes-winter-birds-field-class/ CATEGORIES:Class,Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2018-10-24_0061-DLS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20221126T234012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T000017Z UID:10001164-1674068400-1674075600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Raptors of Washington DESCRIPTION:(Jan. 18\, 25\, Feb. 1\, 8\, and 15th) \n\n\n\nNineteen species of raptors regularly occur in Washington State. These birds are fascinating\, and their behaviors unique. Each species has many distinctive features. Birders find this group intriguing\, and many people want to see each of them\, learning more about their behaviors. \n\n\n\nThis course will help you become familiar with the eagles\, hawks\, harriers\, falcons\, vultures\, and kites that make our state their homes. We will cover the characteristics\, behaviors\, and biology that will help you identify these marvelous birds. Learn to identify these remarkable birds and gain some knowledge of their natural history. The course will span all the species regularly found in Washington. The focus will be on learning characteristics and information that will help you name them and not just on-field marks. \n\n\n\nSlides and homework will allow you to practice these skills. \n\n\n\nOne field trip is possible\, and detailed information on possible field trips you can do on your own will be provided\, including stops and what to look for at each place. \n\n\n\nWe will frequently review the information to help you solidify your knowledge and feel comfortable with your new abilities. \n\n\n\nTopics discussed during this course: \n\n\n\n\nEagles: Golden Eagle\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey\n\n\n\nHawks: Northern Harrier\, Sharp-shinned Hawk\, Cooper’s Hawk\, Northern Goshawk\,\n\n\n\nRed-shouldered Hawk\, Swainson’s Hawk\, Red-tailed Hawk\, Ferruginous Hawk\, Rough-legged Hawk\n\n\n\nFalcons: American Kestrel\, Merlin\, Prairie Falcon\, Peregrine Falcon\, Gyrfalcon\n\n\n\nVultures: Turkey Vulture\n\n\n\nKites: White-tailed Kite\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe goal is to help you learn to identify raptors\, know what to look for when you see one and have a good understanding of their distribution and behavior. \n\n\n\nClass Meetings: \n\n\n\n Five sessions\, each will be 90-100 minutes; (Jan. 18\, 25\, Feb. 1\, 8\, and 15th) \n\n\n\n\nRaptor Birding Skills: Size and Shape\, Behavior\, Habitat\, Color Pattern\, calls.\n\n\n\nButeos – Begin working through these species – Review of the first lecture.\n\n\n\nAccipiters\, Harriers; Review of Buteos\n\n\n\nFalcons & Review of Harriers\, Accipiters\, and others\n\n\n\nEagles\, Vultures\, Kits\, and Lots of Review – Putting it all together.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe presentations will be done using Zoom and you will be provided with a link to the zoom call before each session. This class will use Google Classroom to provide additional information\, copies of the presentations\, videos of the presentations\, and lots of supplemental material that will help you learn these raptors and about them. Google Classroom is free\, and you will need to have a Gmail account orregister your email with Google. Google Classroom is free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the instructorRainier Audubon is fortunate to have Thomas Bancroft offer this course. Thomas Bancroft has been a birder and ecologist all his life and has a Ph.D. in Ornithology.He has birded in 48 states\, several Canadian provinces\, and on six continents. Tom began birding at a very young age in Pennsylvania\, climbing into the kitchen sink to observe birds outside the window at his mother’s feeder.  Just before moving to Seattle\, he served as Chief Scientist for National Audubon. Tom is a published author\, an avid photographer\, and has a wonderful sense of humor. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the Raptor course\, contact Rainier Audubon Education Chair Cindy Flanagan cindy.flanagan@rainieraudubon.org \n\n\n\nCost \n\n\n\n$85 Rainier Audubon Members$100 Non-members \n\n\n\nBecome a member here.\n\n\n\nRegistration is closed. If you would still like to join the class\, please contact Cindy Flanagan\, skip the registration\, and pay using the information below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPay using Paypal or Credit Card \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember?\n Member $85.00 USD\n Non-member $100.00 USD URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/raptors-of-washington/ CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/red-tailed-hawk-e1669591455124.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221126T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20220908T230742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T164106Z UID:10001076-1669453200-1669465800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Birds of Nisqually DESCRIPTION:Great Blue Heron\n\n\n\nKevin O’Malley\, lead naturalist and birder at South Sound Nature School\, will teach a birding basics class along with Rainier Audubon member Barbara Petersen. The class is for beginner and intermediate birders wanting to further their knowledge and skills and will focus on identification and behavior of winter birds found at Billy Frank Jr Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Join us for this outdoor walk the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Birding is a fascinating recreational activity. You will learn more about the birds you hear and see. The Nisqually Refuge has forest\, wetland\, and tidal estuary habitats offering great bird diversity. Binoculars are recommended but not required. This small class is geared toward ages 16 and up\, a great outing for family members visiting for the holiday. \n\n\n\nPlease register at https://southsoundnatureschool.org (under the Adult Programs tab) or by emailing Kevin at omalley23@gmail.com. Pay with check or cash. Maximum 8 participants. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/winter-birds-of-nisqually-2/ LOCATION:Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge\, 100 Brown Farm Road\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98516-2302\, United States CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2012-10-09_081-DLS-Edit.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="South Sound Nature School":MAILTO:omalley23@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220614T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220616T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20220217T042257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T182247Z UID:10001031-1655164800-1655423999@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Eastside of Cascades Birding Field Class (3 Days) DESCRIPTION:South Sound Nature School June Birding Adventure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYellow-breasted ChatSay’s PhoebeMountain Bluebird\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Malley & Barbara Petersen will be teaching and leading a field class for beginners\, intermediate & expert birders wanting to further their knowledge about birding in Leavenworth Area. The class will focus on bird language\, behavior\, habitats\, nests & bird tracks. Learn to identify\, observe\, and tell the story of birds in their environment. Birds are such unique animals and leave us with exciting mysteries. Their behavior has fascinated ornithologists for decades. \n\n\n\nClasses will be $250 for 3 days. Max 6-8 participants. \n\n\n\nRegister Here (Under Adult Programs) URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/eastside-of-cascades-birding-field-class/ CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SouthSoundNatureSchool.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T080021 CREATED:20220222T200652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T200922Z UID:10001032-1646146800-1646150400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Free Cornell Lab of Ornithology Webinar DESCRIPTION:Title: Preparing for Spring Birding–An eBird Q&A\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, March 1\, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern TimeWhere: ZoomDescription: Spring is approaching! And with it comes wonderful opportunities to experience birds during migration. eBird is here to help you get the most out of spring birding. Join our webinar and discover the power of eBird—just in time for peak birdwatching. During this live Q&A\, eBird team members will answer your questions and explain how to find and report birds\, share checklists\, add photos or recordings\, and more. Submit questions in advance during registration or live during the webinar.Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lCwA0wT9Qh-lURTRWMYeDAImages: American Wigeon © Oliver Patrick/Macaulay Library (ML380895901); App screenshot © eBird Mobile URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/free-cornell-lab-of-ornithology-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cornell-ebird.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR