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SUMMARY:Puget Sound Bird Fest
DESCRIPTION:Puget Sound Bird Fest Returns in Person September 10-11th\, 2022Celebrate the 18th annual festival with speakers\, field activities\, exhibits\, and more \n\n\n\n(Edmonds\, WA) Mark your calendars for the 2022 Puget Sound Bird Fest on September 10-11th in Edmonds. This beloved fall tradition will return in person for nature lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest with two days of speakers\, guided walks\, field trips\, boat tours\, exhibits\, and educational activities for children and adults. \n\n\n\nThe 2022 event will kick off Saturday with early-morning guided walks offered by the Pilchuck Audubon Society followed by a keynote address by swan biologist Martha Jordan at 10am in the Edmonds Plaza Room. In her special presentation Washington’s Swans and Snow Geese: Connections to land use\, agriculture\, and dairy farms\, Martha will explore how changes in agriculture and land use practices will affect the distribution and population dynamics of wintering waterfowl in Washington\, as well as the farms and farmers themselves. \n\n\n\nThe Edmonds Library will host a special Bird Fest Family Storytime on Saturday\, then families can head next door to the Bird Fest Exhibits Hall at the Frances Anderson Center for hands-on learning and exploration. Booths staffed by representatives from regional conservation organizations\, artists\, scientists\, and select vendors will be open all day Saturday\, and guests can enjoy presentations on backyard birding\, local birding hotspots\, and more in the Edmonds Plaza Room. \n\n\n\nFor folks wanting to get outside\, Bird Fest offers lots of opportunities throughout the weekend including guided nature walks at parks and viewing stations in and around Edmonds\, field workshops on bird identification\, nature photography\, and a Sunday boat cruise to Protection Island. \n\n\n\nLocated in picturesque Downtown Edmonds Bird Fest guests can enjoy a rich array of shops\, galleries\,restaurants\, cafes and bistros that cater to arts and festivals. Many acclaimed eateries in the center of town and along the beachfront are within easy walking distance of the festival venue. \n\n\n\nMany Bird Fest activities are free and open to the public\, with some activities requiring a small fee and/or pre-registration. For more information visit the Bird Fest website at www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org\, or find us on Facebook and/or Instagram. \n\n\n\nPhoto-Contest_Call-for-Entries-Rules-2022Download
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/puget-sound-bird-fest/
CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals
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SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale at Soos Creek Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Linda Carlson and Ken SchroederNest Box ProjectMore DisplaysPlant Sale\n\n\n\n\n\nSCBG Plant Sale April\, 2022 \n\n\n\nCome visit our Soo’s Creek Botanical Garden Fall Plant sale. We will have a nice selection of beautiful\, healthy\, plants propagated from the garden’s collections.  Fall is an excellent time to plant\, the fall rains will help plants establish and be ready to thrive come spring. Proceeds benefit our lovely garden. \n\n\n\nRainier Audubon will have an information booth with displays on our chapter activities\, nest box construction\, bird feeding methods\, bird identification\, and more. We can always use volunteers to help with set-up\, and to staff the information booth. For information\, please contact Ken Schroeder at kenneth.schroeder@rainieraudubon.org
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/fall-plant-sale-at-soos-creek-botanical-gardens/
LOCATION:Soos Creek Botanical Gardens\, 29308 132nd Ave SE\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T190000
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Field Trip in the Nisqually River Watershed
DESCRIPTION:by Jeff Antonelis-Lapp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDid you know that the Nisqually River\, originating on the slopes of Mount Rainier and emptying into Puget Sound\, is a national model for watershed preservation and protection? Climb aboard the virtual charter bus and join Jeff Antonelis-Lapp\, Emeritus Faculty at The Evergreen State College\, for A Virtual Field Trip in the Nisqually Watershed\, an image-rich talk from Tahoma and Its People\, his natural history of Mount Rainier National Park. \n\n\n\nThe trip begins with the original inhabitants\, the Squalli-Absch\, “The People of the River\, the People of the Grass.” We then travel the length of the watershed from the Nisqually River’s origin at the terminus of the glacier to its runout into Puget Sound at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. The talk focuses on some of the watershed’s 78 river miles of natural history stories and some of its groundbreaking restoration projects (including the refuge’s dike removal in 2009). \n\n\n\nAfter graduating from Huxley College (B.S. Environmental Education\, 1978)\, Jeff Antonelis-Lapp worked two summers at Mount Rainier National Park\, igniting a connection to the mountain that endures today. He has summited the mountain\, hiked all of its mapped trails\, and completed the 93-mile Wonderland Trail five times. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location\n\n\n\nWe are planning on an in-person meeting at the church\, and possibly a hybrid meeting so that you can also view using Zoom.  This will be a first for us so please be patient. \n\n\n\nGeorge Galvin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nTopic: Sept. 19 Membership MeetingTime: Sep 19\, 2022 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84650521940?pwd=WXh1Uk5qQytKVlpOTGNBeVE3bkVrdz09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 846 5052 1940Passcode: 434302One tap mobile+12532158782\,\,84650521940#\,\,\,\,*434302# US (Tacoma)+13462487799\,\,84650521940#\,\,\,\,*434302# US (Houston)
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/a-virtual-field-trip-in-the-nisqually-river-watershed/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave.South\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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SUMMARY:Advancing Your Birding Course (August 9th-October 4th)
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Bird Poster\n\n\n\nEd Swan\, ornithologist\, author\, and bird guide is coming to Rainier Audubon this fall  and he can help you. \n\n\n\nBuild on your identification skills in the fieldImprove your bird sighting evaluation abilitiesIncrease your ability to record data and publish recordsUse a citizen science methodology\n\n\n\nEd Swan’s Bio \n\n\n\nThese skills help expand your connection to birds and nature and prepare you for leadership roles in field trips\, surveys\, and area counts. You will also get practice with the CIDR method by working with a small group to create a birding trip/outing. Once completed you will have the skills and confidence to lead/assist bird walks and bird surveys. \n\n\n\n“Advancing” your birding\, is not just for advanced birders. The course is about building on your current birding skills and is designed to help birders of all levels\, beginner to advanced. \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThe course consists of 4 webinar classes\, two field trips\, and a project presentation night. Classes will be from 7-9pm and fieldtrips in the morning (8am-noon): \n\n\n\n Class 1Class 2Class 3Fieldtrip #1Class 4Fieldtrip #2Class 5 Presentation NightDATEAugust 9thAugust 23rdSept. 6thSept. 10thSept. 20thSept. 24thOct. 4th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Webinar Classes \n\n\n\nAugust 9th   Introductions\, how to use the SLACK platform for course materials and communication\, introduction to Ed’s bird identification method CIDR (Context\, Identify\, Describe\, Record)\, discussion of Context of the Birder (discussion of inclusion)\, and introduction to learning communities group project \n\n\n\nAugust 23rdFurther introduction to CIDR method\, full discussion of Context of the Bird:  Habitat\, Range\, Season.  \n\n\n\nSeptember 6th“Identify” component of CIDR explored more in-depth and run through two step-by-step examples of using CIDR\, one of which will be a gull. \n\n\n\nSeptember 20thFocus on final two components of CIDR method “Describe” and “Record”\, discussion of final project \n\n\n\nFieldtrips\n\n\n\nThe fieldtrips center on building CIDR method concepts that are learned in the class. As well\, the learning communities have opportunity to meet in person and discuss their chosen project. The trips will take place in the morning.September 10thField trip 1 focuses on the Context and Identify concepts and tools to practice during the field trip. Opportunity for learning communities to meet and plan their group project. \n\n\n\nSeptember 24thSecond chance to use CIDR in the field \n\n\n\nGroup Project Presentation\n\n\n\nOctober 4At the start of the course\, individuals will join with others to form a learning community. Each group will design a birding fieldtrip/outing/activity. The goal is to give individuals another opportunity to use the CIDR method and to create an activity that they might be interested in leading or sharing with Rainier Audubon so that the chapter can offer the activity. \n\n\n\nClass costs\n\n\n\nFree (if you volunteer 10 hours leading or helping out with an RAS activity in the 2022-2023 season)$135 for members$150 for non-members\n\n\n\nRegistration is closed\n\n\n\nYou may add your name to our waiting list in case someone cancels\, or if you are interested in taking the class at another time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdd your name to the waitting list.\n\n\n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nMessage\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n	\n\n\n\n				\n					\n				\n				 SubmitSubmitting form\n		\n		\n		\nΔ\n \n\n\n\n\n\nChose Payment*\n\n\n\n\n\n1) Free – Volunteer 10 hours\n\n\n\n                           After registering\, contact Cindy Flanagan (Cindy.Flanagan@rainieraudubon.org) \n\n\n\n2) Purchase as member (using Paypal or credit card)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3) Purchase as non-member (using Paypal or credit card)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Become a member of Rainier Audubon today and save $15! Sign up for a Rainier Audubon membership now and receive discounts on classes throughout the year.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/advancing-your-birding-course-august-9th-october-4th/2022-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Be-leafing in the signs of Fall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFall is coming! Let’s get ready by drawing leaves. We will play with the Big Leaf Maple tree and explore 2 ideas to create a nature journal page. \n\n\n\nBring \n\n\n\nPencil/pen and journal/paperAn interesting leaf you find outsideColors (whatever you have like colored pencil\, watercolor)\n\n\n\nTaking notes while you watch and participate will help you remember the new techniques and incorporate them into your journal. \n\n\n\nClick here to Join the Zoom Workshop \n\n\n\n            Passcode: 888393 \n\n\n\nAll ages and experiences are welcome. No registration is necessary. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Cindy Flanagan cindy.flanagan@rainieraudubon.org
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/nature-journaling/
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SUMMARY:Audubon Conference of Washington (ACOW)
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Washington and the chapters of the Northwest II region are pleased to welcome back chapter leaders from across Washington State for an in-person weekend of community and conservation. We’ll meet in the newly-renovated Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim\, a partnership between the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society.  \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\nHelen Engle Volunteer of the Year AwardField TripsShared Conservation IssuesEducation Strategies across AudubonLegislator PanelAudubon Partnerships with TribesNew Migration Mapping Project from National Audubon\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events: \n\n\n\nFriday\, September 30 from 2:00PM – 8:00PM \n\n\n\nWe’ll discuss the latest statewide conservation work and hear chapter resolutions from the Washington State Conservation Council (WSACC). Refreshments and a pizza dinner will be provided.   \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 1 from 9:00AM – 6:00PM \n\n\n\nSessions and workshops will help us tackle some of the biggest conservation challenges in Washington. Author and naturalist Lyanda Haupt will be the keynote speaker. Refreshments\, lunch\, and a catered reception will be provided.Sunday\, October 2 – Optional field trip day \n\n\n\nVisit the ACOW homepage for details on the schedule\, field trip sign-ups\, lodging\, and COVID protocols. \n\n\n\nRegister Here! 
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/audubon-conference-of-washington-acow/
LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim\, 1943 W Hendrickson Rd\, Sequim\, Washington\, 98382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals,Meeting
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