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:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T065018 CREATED:20211123T171444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T184105Z UID:10001025-1645171200-1645376400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Wings Festival in Klamath Falls\, Oregon DESCRIPTION:The Winter Wings Festival is produced by Klamath Basin Audubon Society volunteers with support from sponsors\, grants\, and participant registration fees. Proceeds from this festival support local grants to teachers and other entities for outdoor education and community nature-related projects. Typically the reported species at the festival number about 120 – 133. Here is our 2019 festival bird species count. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/winter-wings-festival-in-klamath-falls-oregon/ LOCATION:Kalamath Falls\, Kalamath Falls\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SnowGees2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T065018 CREATED:20211122T184349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T182502Z UID:10001023-1644051600-1644066000@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Ridgefield Field Class DESCRIPTION:American Bittern – Ridgefield NWR\n\n\n\nPack your winter hat and a warm drink!\n\n\n\nThe Ridgefield Field Class will be Sat\, February 5th\, 9AM-1PM. We will meet near the refuge at 9AM. Experiencing birds in different habitats is an important tool to being a better birder\, and Ridgefield offers a variety of habitats. \n\n\n\nThe 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 others. Please dress warm\, as during the day we will get out of our cars and walk on easy trails. \n\n\n\nThe cost will be $55 per person per class\, with a total of 8 participants. We’ll have the option to separate into two small groups. For questions and to sign up\, contact Kevin via email at omalley23@gmail.com. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/ridgefield-field-class/ CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2018-10-24_0085-DLS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T065018 CREATED:20220120T191009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T191106Z UID:10001030-1643446800-1643457600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity - Soos Creek Park Habitat Enhancement DESCRIPTION:Wood Duck at Soos Creek Park\n\n\n\nFriends of Soos Creek Park \n\n\n\nPlease join us\, as we mulch native trees and shrubs to restore an area in Soos Creek Park\, once overrun with blackberries and Scotch broom. \n\n\n\nSaturday January 29th\, 2022 \n\n\n\n9 AM to Noon \n\n\n\nMeet along the Soos Creek Trail; 1/4 mile south of the Gary Grant parking lot (13600 SE 208th Street\, Kent) \n\n\n\nVolunteers must be fully vaccinated and need to show proof of vaccination.  You are also required to wear a mask.Volunteers need to sign a King County waiver form. You must sign up to participate. Here’s is the link .  TreePlotter – King County Parks (pg-cloud.com)\n\n\n\nBring gloves. Wear work clothes and boots. \n\n\n\n If you have any questions you can contact Tina Miller at tina.miller55@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nJoe Miles \n\n\n\nFriends of Soos Creek Park \n\n\n\nfriendsofsooscreekpark@q.com \n\n\n\nVisit us on Facebook URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-soos-creek-park-habitat-enhancement/ CATEGORIES:Work Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/16264836683_5a6759c816_c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T065018 CREATED:20220105T220910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T221107Z UID:10001029-1642705200-1642708800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Back to the Night: Why Preserving the Stars is Not Just for the Birds DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at East Cascade Audubon Society for their FREE monthly Birder’s Night presentation on Thursday January 20th at 7:00 PM. This presentation will be an exploration of the night’s wondrous mysteries and the impacts of light pollution with Portland Audubon Society’s Mary Coolidge. We will learn about how we can preserve our starry skies while simultaneously creating vibrant\, beautiful\, and safe nighttime cityscapes.  \n\n\n\nZoom Link: Back to the Night Jan. 20\, 7 PM URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/back-to-the-night-why-preserving-the-stars-is-not-just-for-the-birds/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220102T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T065018 CREATED:20211015T212645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T010703Z UID:10001021-1641110400-1641153600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:Declan and Mom\n\n\n\nJoin us for out Christmas Bird Count!\n\n\n\nWhat is the Christmas Bird Count?\n\n\n\nThe Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is an annual survey that began in the early 1900s. \n\n\n\nHistory of the Christmas Bird Count | Audubon \n\n\n\n2021-22 Christmas Bird Count  Sunday\, January 2\, 2021\n\n\n\nThis year’s Rainier Audubon Christmas Bird Count will be a modified survey due to the coronavirus pandemic. Field leaders will survey the Rainier Audubon CBC Circle; however\, we will not be taking field participants. Participants can do a backyard survey. \n\n\n\nParticipate in our CBC Backyard Bird Watch\n\n\n\nJoin the CBC by counting birds on your own in your yard. You can choose what time of day you would like to do your survey—morning\, afternoon or even nighttime. \n\n\n\nDownload RAS Backyard Bird Checklist \n\n\n\nDownload RAS Winter Birds \n\n\n\nHow to participate in the CBC Yard Survey \n\n\n\nIf you live in the Rainier Audubon CBC Circle\, you can count birds at home for the CBC. Your data will be submitted to National Audubon. \n\n\n\nIf you live outside of the Rainier Audubon CBC Circle\, you can still do a survey and we will add your information to our Rainier Audubon CBC files. The data will not be submitted to National Audubon because your survey location is outside of the count circle. \n\n\n\nRainier Audubon CBC Circle Map\n\n\n\nShare your experience at the CBC Zoom Celebration\n\n\n\nJoin us for an online celebration at the end of our count day\, Sunday\, January 2\, 2021\, from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. We will tally the results from all of our surveys and hear from the teams and individuals about any special birdy moments on the survey. \n\n\n\nJoin us for our celebration at 6:00 PM\n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Link \n\n\n\nHow the count data is used\n\n\n\nWe send our data to National Audubon. Hundreds of Audubon chapters nationwide is compiled. The data is used by scientists and researchers to better understand bird distribution and population trends. This information helps to identify conservation priorities. We also use our CBC data for local conservation projects. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/christmas-bird-count/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Declan-and-mom-North-Lake-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T065018 CREATED:20211017T002435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T002443Z UID:10001022-1638864000-1638896400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Audubon in Washington Advocacy Day 2021 DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, legislators must chart a path toward economic recovery that equitably invests in a climate resilient future. We need your help in speaking with your legislator to elevate the needs of birds and people. When you register\, you’ll join an advocacy group to meet with your state legislator on December 7th. Audubon will schedule your group’s meeting and provide training to ensure you’re prepared to speak for the birds!  \n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/audubon-in-washington-advocacy-day-2021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lobby_day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211127T123000 DTSTAMP:20260425T065018 CREATED:20210917T231532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T023303Z UID:10001020-1638003600-1638016200@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Birds of Nisqually DESCRIPTION:Varied Thrush\n\n\n\nKevin O’Malley\, lead naturalist and birder at South Sound Nature School\, will be teaching a birding basics class for beginners & intermediate birders wanting to further their knowledge about birding\, assisted by Rainier Audubon member Barbara Petersen. \n\n\n\nClass will focus on winter birds of the Puget Sound area\, and will cover identification and behavior. Birding is a fascinating recreational activity. The class will help you better describe what you are hearing and seeing in your backyard and in the field. \n\n\n\nNisqually has both forest and wetland habitats which leads to a great bird diversity. Binoculars are recommended but not required. \n\n\n\nThese small classes will be geared toward ages 16 years and up. Class takes place on Saturday\, November 27\, 2021\, 9:00AM to 12:30PM at the Billy Frank Jr Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. We’ll meet near the Visitor’s Center. \n\n\n\nMaximum 8 participants. \n\n\n\n\n\nYou can pay in check or cash. You must register at: https://southsoundnatureschool.org/winter-birds-nisqually URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/winter-birds-of-nisqually/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/VariedThrush.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T065018 CREATED:20210913T182800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211030T221805Z UID:10001019-1637002800-1637006400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Special Birds of Mt. Rainier DESCRIPTION:Our member meetings are held the third Monday of every month. Check back regularly for Presentation details. Due to Covid-19\, we are holding all member meetings online. Check Presentation details for a link. \n\n\n\nby Jeff Antonellis-Lapp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo most birders\, Mount Rainier National Park is a mecca for subalpine and alpine birds that include Gray Jay\, Clark’s Nutcracker\, Mountain Bluebird\, and many other species. It’s also home to highly sought-after specialties that include Boreal Owl\, White-tailed Ptarmigan\, and Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch. But did you know that it and its neighboring watersheds host Northern Spotted Owl\, Marbled Murrelet\, and Streaked Horned Lark\, all protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act? Join Jeff Antonelis-Lapp\, Emeritus Faculty at The Evergreen State College\, as he shares the status of these key species from Tahoma and Its People\, his natural history of Mount Rainier National Park\, published in 2020 by Washington State University Press. Learn more at https://jeffantonelis-lapp.com/. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio: After graduating from college\, 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\nJeff began writing Tahoma and Its People after being unable to find a current natural history for a course he planned to teach at The Evergreen State College in Olympia. He conducted over 250 days of fieldwork for the book\, many of them in the company of park archaeologists\, biologists\, and geologists. \n\n\n\nWhile at Evergreen\, he taught Native American Studies\, natural history\, environmental education\, and served as the Library Dean before retiring in 2015. \n\n\n\nMeeting starts at 6:30 pm. Presentation starts at 7:00 pm. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/birds-mount-rainier/ CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Tahoma-and-Its-People.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T065018 CREATED:20210909T170523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T031211Z UID:10001018-1634583600-1634587200@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:What's happening to the GRNRA? DESCRIPTION:The Lower Russell Levee Setback Project\n\n\n\n\n\nby Eric Peters\, P.E.\, CCS \n\n\n\nCapital Project Manager IV \n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\nOur member meetings are held the third Monday of every month. Check back regularly for Presentation details. Due to Covid-19\, we are holding all member meetings online. Check Presentation details for a link. \n\n\n\nLower Russell Levee Setback Project 2020/2021 Construction Video\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout this project\n\n\n\nThe project is located on the east bank of the Green River between river mile (RM) 17.85 (S. 212th Street) and RM 19.25 (Veteran’s Drive/S. 228th St) within the City of Kent.  The project driver was to replace an existing flood control levee that was eroding and not able to be rebuilt in its existing location and meet current engineering design standards.  A levee failure during a flood event would damage a significant number of buildings\, building contents and interrupt business.  The project began planning and preliminary design in 2014 and is now under construction.  Construction will be complete in 2022. \n\n\n\nThe project goals are the following:\n\n\n\nIncrease the flow containment capacity of the flood protection system.Construct a flood protection system that balances policy directives regarding flood protection (e.g.\, scour protection\, stability\, and vegetation maintenance)\, habitat restoration\, and recreational use.Set the new flood protection system back from the river\, where feasible\, to improve riverine and riparian processes\, functions\, and habitat.Design a system that minimizes long-term maintenance needs and associated costs. The project resulted in flood protection system that is a combination of floodwall and levee\, setback from the river.   Riparian habitat will be significantly expanded with the levee setback.  Recreation improvements include expanded shoreline access\,  constructed trails of various types\, replacement Van Doren’s Landing Park and hand carry boat launch.   More information may be found on the project’s web page.\n\n\n\nErik Peters is a civil engineer with King County’s River and Floodplain Management Section.  He has over twenty-three years of experience working for private consulting and King County.  His expertise is in water resources engineering.  His experience ranges from planning to design and construction management.  Erik has a BS and MS in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota.  \n\n\n\nDrone Photos\n\n\n\nNew Environmental Center? \n\n\n\nThis construction will result in the relocation of the former Van Doren’s Landing Park to the east side of the new levee. The city is also looking into the possibility of creating a new Environmental Center at this location. We will follow Eric’s presentation with a short update about this from Rowena Valencia-Gica\, Environmental Supervisor with the City of Kent. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/monthly-meeting-presentation/ CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GRNRA-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR