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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out – Vaux’s Swifts in Selleck\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Backup Date: Friday\, May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pmLeaders: Dolly Owen\, Ken SchroederJoin us for a “Swift Night Out” in the small town of Selleck\, WA to see the amazing Vaux’s swifts return for the evening to their brick-chimney\, communal roost site. Each May\, thousands of migrating Vaux’s Swifts stop off for a well-deserved rest on their long journey to northern Canada. While the number of Swift’s returning to this site is weather dependent\, and can vary from day-to-day\, we expect to see hundreds or even thousands of birds after sunset. We meet in Covington and will carpool to Selleck to minimize our impact on this small community. In case of rain\, we will reschedule the outing to the following week. See the links below for more details.Meet: Fred Meyer’s North Parking Lot\, Covington16735 SE 272nd St\, Covington\, WA 98042Directions: We meet in the north parking lot of Fred Meyers’s in Covington. This is the same shopping center for the Covington Costco. From HWY 18 take the WA-516/SE 272nd ST exit toward Covington. This street is also called Kent-Kangley Road. Just east of the bridge there is a Wendy’s on the right. Either turn right at Wendy’s or at the next stoplight at 168 th PL SE. Find us close to the restaurant parking lot\, near Fred Meyer’s.Bring: Snacks\, drinks\, a lawn chair\, and a warm jacket. Binoculars are optional.Access: Easy access with no walking required. Bring your lawn chair for comfortable viewing.Sign-up: Call or email Ken Schroeder to sign-up or for more information.kenschroeder@msn.com 253-939-7470More Information:https://rainieraudubon.org/advocacy/couting-vauxs-swifts-at-the-selleck-schoolhouse/https://www.vauxhappening.org/
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/swift-night-out-vauxs-swifts-in-selleck-wa-4/
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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SUMMARY:Join the Birdathon Fundraiser Trip to Eastern Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join Barbara Petersen for a fundraising field trip to Eastern Washington!Raise Birdathon money for Rainier Audubon’s Nest Box Project expansion!  \n\n\n\n\n\nGather your own Birdathon sponsors for this trip\, OR sponsor Barbara by pledging 25 cents per species found on the trip (or any donation amount). All funds will be used to purchase supplies for additional nest boxes as we expand this beneficial RAS project beyond Emerald Downs\, Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Clark Lake Park to other properties. \n\n\n\nWe’ll bird spots on Snoqualmie Pass\, in Cle Elum\, Ellensburg\, Vantage\, Frenchman’s Coulee\, and near Wanapum Dam. With a goal of 75 species\, we’ll look for Mountain and Western Bluebird\, MountainChickadee\, Say’s Phoebe\, White-throated Swift\, Pygmy and White-breasted Nuthatch\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, raptors\, waterfowl\, and some lovely scenery. \n\n\n\nMeet at 7:00AM at South Renton Park & Ride\, 205 S 7th St\, just north of Grady Way and Renton Village Shopping Center\, to form carpools. \n\n\n\nBring binoculars\, scopes\, cameras\, layered clothing for varying weather conditions\, lunch\, snacks\, beverages\, sunscreen. We’ll likely stop for dinner on the way back\, return to P&R as late as 8 or 9:00 PM. \n\n\n\nEmail Barbara at bpbatfan@aol.com or voice message/text 253 389 3204 to sign up for this special Birdathon Field Trip!
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/join-the-birdathon-fundraiser-trip-to-eastern-washington/
LOCATION:South Renton Park & Ride\,\, 205 S 7th ST\, Renton\, Washington\, 98057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birdathon,eBird Event,Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T090000
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SUMMARY:In-person Nature Journaling Outing - Flaming Geyser State Park
DESCRIPTION:These outings are informal gatherings. We will gather in an area and people can explore together or individually. The last 30 minutes of our session\, we will come together and share our experiences. Minors (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Whatever you want to use to record information: \n\n\n\n\na pencil/pen\, some paper and a clipboard or a journal\,\n\n\n\ncolor such as watercolor or colored pencils (optional)\n\n\n\nsomething to sit on if you need\, like a thermal foam pad or a portable seat (optional)\n\n\n\n\nTo register for in-person outings\, please email Cindy atcindy.flanagan.nature.studio@gmail.com
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/in-person-nature-journaling-outing-flaming-geyser-state-park/
LOCATION:Flaming Geyser State Park\, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Journaling
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Zoom link is the same link each month.https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81031877091?pwd=TEpwcDZ4TDVhaFIxMWlUbnVrbEhzdz09
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/nature-journaling-zoom-meeting-7/
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SUMMARY:Insights on the Endangered Species Act
DESCRIPTION:By Dr. Todd Wildermuth \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Endangered Species Act turned 50 years old in 2023 and appears to be entering a phase of intense stress. Though some species have recovered and others have been prevented from sliding into extinction\, many trendlines are not positive for the ESA. In the physical world of living things\, troubled species are getting more troubled\, and many common species are becoming less common. In the parallel world of written laws and regulations\, key policymakers are seeking ways to limit the ESA’s implementation. Where does that leave us? What actions can we take? And if the ESA has long struggled to do its job\, what reforms do we need most? This presentation takes on those questions by reaching back to the ESA’s beginnings\, exploring the Act’s course of the past 50 years\, and ending with the most recent proposals to amend ESA regulations or suspend their enforcement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTodd A. Wildermuth is an associate teaching professor of law at the University of Washington School of Law\, as well as policy director of the School’s environmental clinic. He teaches courses on natural resources law\, wildlife law\, ocean and coastal law\, and endangered species management. Since 2019\, he has been a member of the Wildlife Diversity Advisory Council for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. He lives with his family in Seattle.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/insights-on-the-endangered-species-act/
LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T060000
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SUMMARY:Join Our Yakima River Canyon Birdwatching Trip - Note Date Changed
DESCRIPTION:Join Roger Orness for an all day trip to the Yakima River Canyon. We will focus on birdsof prey.Meet at 6:00AM at Federal Way Hobby Lobby\, next to Costco\, to form carpools.https://maps.app.goo.gl/kKmaqGmKnm2GWCrj9Bring binoculars\, scopes\, and cameras. Dress for the weather and bring lunch\, snacks\,drinks\, and sunscreen. We will plan to return by 6:00 PM.Email Roger at r.orness41@gmail.com or call 253-312-6561 to sign up for this special FieldTrip!
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/join-our-yakima-river-canyon-birdwatching-trip/
LOCATION:Federal Way Hobby Lobby\, 35020 Enchanted Pkwy S\, Federal Way\, Washington\, 98003\, United States
CATEGORIES:eBird Event,Fieldtrips
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SUMMARY:Green Valley in Early Summer
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Steve Johnson \n\n\n\nIn June\, the migrant birds should be singing on their territory near Auburn and in the beautiful Green Valley east of Auburn. We’ll visit Academy Drive\, Green Valley Road\, and Flaming Geyser State Park.  \n\n\n\n\n\nWe may see and hear warblers\, thrushes\, vireos\, Red-breasted Sapsuckers\, Virginia Rail\, flycatchers\, and more. We may walk up to 2 miles on trails and roads. \n\n\n\nPeople who bring their own cars\, and want to leave early may do so. \n\n\n\nBring: Lunch\, snacks\, drinks\, hiking shoes. Scopes welcome. \n\n\n\nMeet: Auburn Safeway at Auburn Ave & Main at 8:00 AM. \n\n\n\nDirections: Take Hwy 18 to Auburn\, and exit at Auburn Ave (Hwy 164). Turn north exit at Auburn Ave (Hwy 164). Turn north (right) on Auburn Way and drive 3 blocks north. Safeway sign and gas station is on the left. Park in the lot just beyond the gas station straight out from the right entry door at Safeway at 8:00 am. \n\n\n\nSign-up: Call or email Steve Johnson\, \n\n\n\n johnsonsj5@msn.com 253-941-9852
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/green-valley-in-early-summer-3/
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