BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//RAINIER AUDUBON SOCIETY - ECPv6.18.2//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T173028Z CREATED:20260227T215206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T173028Z UID:10003192-1780736400-1780761600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:2026 Rainier Audubon Nature Festival DESCRIPTION:Flaming Geyser State Park\, Saturday\, June 6\, 2026\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 2026 Rainier Audubon Nature Festival at Flaming Geyser State Park. This state park is only 15 minutes east of downtown Auburn\, on Green Valley Road. Our feature presentation is a live bird show. “The Falconer” will present several raptors\, including a hawk\, falcon\, owl\, vulture\, and eagle. ***State occupancy laws limit us to 60 seats for this presentation. We recommend arriving early. Guests will receive a FREE wristband ticket for a seat. One seat per wristband. Saving seats for others is not allowed. *** \n\n\n\nOther activities include presentations on native plants\, bats\, wildlife conservation\, gardening\, astronomy\, geology\, and local birds. Guests will also be able to view an active Bald Eagle nest. \n\n\n\nThe kids can paint birdhouses at the crafts station while parents enjoy the exhibits. Bird lovers of all ages can learn how to attract our avian friends using nest boxes and feeders. Bird identification walks and native plant walks will be held throughout the day. Amateur astronomers will have telescopes available to safely observe sunspots outside the park lodge. \n\n\n\nBring the family and your binoculars along for a day of “Birding and Learning.” This is a FREE ENTRY day at Flaming Geyser State Park. No Discover Pass is required. \n\n\n\nIndoor Activities\n\n\n\n\n“The Falconer” Live Birds 11:00 am -12:45 pm\n\n\n\nBird/Wildlife Stations – All Day\n\n\n\nConservation Stations- All Day\n\n\n\nChildren’s Nature Crafts – All Day\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor Activities\n\n\n\n\nGeology Walk 10:00 am – 10:30 am\n\n\n\nBird Identification Walk – 8:00 am – 9:30 am; 9:00 am-10:30 am\n\n\n\nEagle Nest Viewing 11:00 am -1:00 pm; 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nNative Plant Walk – 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nSolar Telescope Observing – All Day\n\n\n\n\nEvent Partners\n\n\n\n\nWA Native Plant Society\n\n\n\nBats Northwest\n\n\n\nSeattle Astronomical Society\n\n\n\nWA Geological Survey\n\n\n\nFree The Green Conservation\n\n\n\nKC Master Gardeners\n\n\n\n“The Falconer”\n\n\n\nTacoma Astronomical Society\n\n\n\nWA State Parks URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/flaming-geyser-nature-festival/ LOCATION:Flaming Geyser State Park\, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals,Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DRAFT-Small-Promo-Card.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T110000 DTSTAMP:20260320T185145Z CREATED:20260319T185957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T185145Z UID:10003197-1784962800-1784977200@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Clark Lake Park - Birdwalk with Bob Swain DESCRIPTION:Bob Swain will lead a bird walk for a summer exploration of Clark Lake Park on July 25th.The park offers a variety of habitat types and bird species. Follow trails to the lake andthrough forest\, wetland\, meadow and even an old orchard. We’ll walk one or two milesat a leisurely pace searching for waterfowl\, raptors and passerines. Dress in layers andbring binoculars\, spotting scopes\, cameras\, water and snacks.Meet: Join us at Clark Lake Park at 12520 SE 240th St. in Kent at 7:00 AM \n\n\nCurrently RegisteredAttendance: 0 / ∞Registrations are closed for this event URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/clark-lake-park-birdwalk-with-bob-swain/ LOCATION:Clark Lake Park\, 12520 SE 240th St\, Kent\, Washington\, 98031 CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/53756869984_5a11fb3f7f_c.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260824T204530Z CREATED:20260529T230957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204530Z UID:10003200-1790017200-1790020800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Greenlight America  DESCRIPTION:by Nora Harren \n\n\n\nWashington has some of the nation’s strongest clean energy goals\, yet the state is falling behind in building the renewable energy and storage projects needed to meet growing electricity demand. At the same time\, many of the most important decisions about where and how these projects are built are happening at the local level. \n\n\n\nGreenlight America (https://www.greenlightamerica.org) is a non-profit organization that mobilizes community support for responsibly sited\, large-scale clean energy projects and policies at the local level. Nora Harren\, Greenlight America’s Oregon and Washington Regional Campaign Manager\, will join the September 21 Rainier Audubon meeting to discuss the current clean energy landscape in Washington\, the role of local advocacy in the clean energy transition\, and how community voices can influence decisions that protect both wildlife and our climate. We’ll explore why this moment is so important and how members of Rainier Audubon Society can engage in local efforts to support the clean energy transition. \n\n\n\nSeattle Updates Climate Action Plan After 13 Yearshttps://hoodline.com/2026/08/seattle-rewrites-climate-plan-after-13-years-as-emissions-barely-budge URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/ras-evening-programs-will-resume-in-sept-2026/ LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SW\, Auburn\, 98001\, 98001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night ORGANIZER;CN="Nora Harren Regional Campaign Manager":MAILTO:Nora@greenlightamerica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T120000 DTSTAMP:20260917T032222Z CREATED:20260917T032217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T032222Z UID:10003212-1790499600-1790510400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Nisqually Nationally Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:by Kevin O’MalleyLead Naturalist & Executive DirectorSouth Sound Nature SchoolLimit 8 people.$55 \n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/nisqually-nationally-wildlife-refuge/ CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T130000 DTSTAMP:20260916T031828Z CREATED:20260901T144109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T031828Z UID:10003201-1791014400-1791032400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Fall Color and Fall Birds DESCRIPTION:Leader: Steve Johnson Sign up early for this popular annual trip with Steve. Visit picturesque parks and beaches in King Countyand Pierce County during a great time of year to look for returning fall birds. We will travel to local parksand beaches along Puget Sound\, searching for many species of sea birds and forest birds. This is a goodtime of year to encounter scenic views and fall color. Expect to walk short distances from the cars. Peoplewho wish to leave early may do so.Bring: Lunch\, beverages\, and warm clothes. A scope is very welcome.Meet: 8:00AM at the Redondo Heights Park and Ride\, 27454 Pacific Hwy S\, Federal Way\, WA 98003https://goo.gl/maps/BxnYcdDhbSivzyUS7 \n\n\n\nCall or email Steve Johnson with any questions\, 253- 941-9852. johnsonsj5@msn.com \n\n\n\nTo cancel\, use the “Already Registered” link at the bottom of the form. \n\n\n\n\nCurrently RegisteredAttendance: 0 / ∞Registrations are closed for this event URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/fall-color-and-fall-birds-5/ CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T200000 DTSTAMP:20261002T215517Z CREATED:20260908T160834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T215517Z UID:10003202-1792436400-1792440000@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Raptor Life DESCRIPTION:by Craig Moran \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/raptor-life/ LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0492-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T060537Z CREATED:20260915T060531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T060537Z UID:10003209-1794641400-1794657600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Billy Frank Jr Nisqually NWR Fieldtrip DESCRIPTION:Join Barbara Petersen for a morning of birding at Billy Frank Jr Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Sat\, Nov 14\, 2026. We’ll meet at 7:30am at the Redondo Heights Park & Ride and wrap up at 12noon at the Refuge. Bring water\, snacks\, binoculars\, spotting scopes\, $3 cash Refuge entry fee/per 4 people or an America the Beautiful pass\, and dress in layers for that day’s weather\, rain or shine. We’ll look for wintering songbirds\, gull species\, raptors\, and abundant waterfowl that use this refuge’s variety of habitats. These are protected and carefully managed for the benefit of birds and wildlife. We birders are sure to benefit\, too\, from visiting the scenic place. Redondo Heights Park & Ride 27454 Pacific Hwy S\, Federal Way\, WA 98003https://maps.app.goo.gl/wirszfkjVzfK6Wzu9 \n\n\nCurrently RegisteredAttendance: 0 / ∞Registrations are closed for this event URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/billy-frank-jr-nisqually-nwr-fieldtrip/ CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T161414Z CREATED:20260908T161410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T161414Z UID:10003203-1794855600-1794859200@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Clever\, Curious and Charismatic Crows DESCRIPTION:by Loma Pendergraft URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/clever-curious-and-charismatic-crows/ LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T161709Z CREATED:20260908T161706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T161709Z UID:10003204-1797879600-1797883200@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Malheur NWR DESCRIPTION:bu Dan Streiffertr URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/malheur-nwr-2/ LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T161859Z CREATED:20260908T161856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T161859Z UID:10003205-1800298800-1800302400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:TBD DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/tbd/ LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270131T170000 DTSTAMP:20261020T174602Z CREATED:20261020T170708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T174602Z UID:10003213-1801296000-1801414800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Register for the Ridgefield Sandhill Cranes Winter Birds with South Sound Nature School DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/register-for-the-ridgefield-sandhill-cranes-winter-birds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270206T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270206T153000 DTSTAMP:20260917T023231Z CREATED:20260917T022607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T023231Z UID:10003210-1801882800-1801927800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Tracking Birds in the Skagit Valley DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/tracking-birds-in-the-skagit-valley/2027-02-06/ CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T162157Z CREATED:20260908T162154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162157Z UID:10003206-1802718000-1802721600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:TBD DESCRIPTION:by Alex Juchum URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/tbd-2/ LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270228T170000 DTSTAMP:20261020T175200Z CREATED:20261020T175153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T175200Z UID:10003214-1803715200-1803834000@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Register for Skagit Raptors Course DESCRIPTION:Register for Skagit Raptors Course February 27th & 28th 2027 URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/register-for-skagit-raptors-course/ CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T162428Z CREATED:20260908T162424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162428Z UID:10003207-1805137200-1805140800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Swans and Snow Geese DESCRIPTION:by Martha Jordan URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/swans-and-snow-geese/ LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T162738Z CREATED:20260908T162735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162738Z UID:10003208-1808161200-1808164800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Seabirds as Sentinels DESCRIPTION:by Eric Wagner URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/seabirds-as-sentinels/ LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR