BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//RAINIER AUDUBON SOCIETY - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:RAINIER AUDUBON SOCIETY 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:20220720T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220720T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220627T215230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T034738Z UID:10001052-1658320200-1658325600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:The Water Ouzel DESCRIPTION:A cooperative presentation between Dan Streiffert and John Muir \n\n\n\nhttps://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/writings/the_mountains_of_california/chapter_13.aspx \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Dippers at Flaming Geyser State Park URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/the-water-ouzel/ LOCATION:Soos Creek Botanical Gardens\, 29308 132nd Ave SE\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092 CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/songbirds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220707T140837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T141732Z UID:10001053-1657357200-1657368000@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Soos Creek Park Habitat Enhancement Work Party DESCRIPTION:Friends of Soos Creek Park   \n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY \n\n\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. Volunteers need to sign a King County waiver form. You must sign up in advance to participate. Here’s the link .  TreePlotter – King County Parks (pg-cloud.com)Wear work clothes and bring your work gloves. Masks are optional.\n\n\n\nQuestions? 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\nCheck us out on Facebook !!! URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/soos-creek-park-habitat-enhancement-work-party/ LOCATION:
Soos Creek Trail\, 13600 SE 208th Street\,\, Kent\, Washington\, 98042\, United States CATEGORIES:Work Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/great-blue-heron-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tina Miller":MAILTO:tina.miller55@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220604T140233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T002622Z UID:10001050-1656158400-1656162000@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:12 pm Festival Bird Walk Registration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/12-pm-festival-bird-walk-registration/ LOCATION:Flaming Geyser State Park\, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220604T135912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T002537Z UID:10001049-1656154800-1656158400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:11 am Festival Bird Walk Registration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/11-am-festival-bird-walk/ LOCATION:Flaming Geyser State Park\, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220604T123912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T002454Z UID:10001048-1656151200-1656154800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:10 am Festival Bird Walk Registration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/10-am-bird-walk-registration/ LOCATION:Flaming Geyser State Park\, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20211209T053709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T222628Z UID:10001027-1656147600-1656169200@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Rainier Audubon Bird Festival DESCRIPTION:At Flaming Geyser State Park \n\n\n\n\n\nWe are open for volunteers to help in setup\, take down\,  manning tables\, etc. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Jay Galvin if interested in volunteering.  gjgalvin@comcast.net      ph. 253-939-3094. \n\n\n\nFour Bird walks starting at 9 AM – 10 AM-11 AM- 12 PM. Limited to first 12 to sign up for each walk. \n\n\n\nRegister under the specific Bird walk event. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/bird-festival-at-flaming-geyser-state-park/ LOCATION:Flaming Geyser State Park\, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Schedule-of-events-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Galvin":MAILTO:gjgalvin@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220604T123357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T225943Z UID:10001047-1656147600-1656151200@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:9 am Festival Bird Walk Registration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/9-am-bird-walk-registration/ LOCATION:Flaming Geyser State Park\, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220614T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220616T235959 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 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:20220520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220505T163355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T164016Z UID:10001045-1653071400-1653076800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Birding Malheur National Wildlife Reguge DESCRIPTION:by Dan Streiffert \n\n\n\n\n\nAt the Levenworth Spring Birdfest\n\n\n\nhttps://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/bird-fest/bird-fest-schedule-2022.html \n\n\n\nBirding the vast expanse of Harney County’s 10\,000+ sq. miles can be daunting. Which birds are where? and when? Dan Streiffert has been birding and photographing in Harney County for 15+ years. This presentation showcases his approach to taking advantage of particular birding ‘routes’ that cover the diverse landscape and discovers the array of birds and other wildlife available. Dan will share tips and tricks for seeing particular species at different times of the day or throughout the year. \n\n\n\nA Free Event available in person or by Zoom \n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Presentation URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/birding-malheur-national-wildlife-reguge/ CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-04-18_DLS_0308.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220502T153957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T154003Z UID:10001044-1652517000-1652529600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Join CNW and partners to remove invasive plants and improve wildlife habitat near Greenwater\, WA DESCRIPTION:Join Conservation Northwest\, the U.S. Forest Service and the Ruffed Grouse Society for a work party to remove invasive plant species and improve critical wildlife habitat. We’ll be tackling scotch broom and other invasives and thinning some saplings. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the Greenwater Fire Station\, then park a few miles south and walk to the work site from there. You can expect a half-mile walk into the work area. \n\n\n\nOur work in the Greenwater River corridor will improve foraging opportunities for elk\, grouse\, and other species that benefit from early successional habitat. Our efforts help create resilient spaces for wildlife to thrive. This work falls under the Central Cascades Watershed Restoration program\, which aims to restore\, connect and protect wildlife corridors\, critical habitat\, and watersheds around the central Cascades region. \n\n\n\nIf interested in volunteering\, please bring a water bottle\, sturdy footwear\, and clothing for rain or shine. Lunch is provided but feel free to bring your own if preferred. This is a hand-tool work party with hand saws and loppers. Tools will be on-site but please bring your own if you’d like. \n\n\n\nPlease sign-up by using the RSVP form. We hope to see you there on May 14! \n\n\n\nJen SyrowitzConservation Program Manager URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/join-cnw-and-partners-to-remove-invasive-plants-and-improve-wildlife-habitat-near-greenwater-wa/ CATEGORIES:Work Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CNW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T235959 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220409T022848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T022856Z UID:10001042-1652486400-1652572799@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Global Big Day DESCRIPTION:GO OUT BIRDING!\, log your sightings in eBird as part of  Global Big Day.   \n\n\n\nHelp our World Record attempt for the number of species seen and the number of people taking part in a birdwatching event.  \n\n\n\nNew to eBird? Get started here https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48001158707-get-started-with-ebird \n\n\n\nSubmit your photographs and audio recordings to eBird.  If you are unsure about how to do this\, please check this link https://ebird.org/news/a-new-way-to-upload-and-tag-photos-and-sounds  \n\n\n\nSharing some of your images and videos to eBird as well as social media will create an incredible record of the event for everyone to enjoy.  URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/global-big-day/ CATEGORIES:eBird Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T235959 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220408T214330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T214335Z UID:10001041-1652486400-1652572799@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day DESCRIPTION:Home URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220513T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T235959 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220409T040608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T040615Z UID:10001043-1652400000-1652659199@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Creston Valley Bird Festival DESCRIPTION:Creston\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn to Birdwatch\n\n\n\nGuided Birding Tours by field experts. By foot\, bus\, kayak\, or just relax in a lawn chair and wait for the birds to arrive!Basics of Bird Identification WorkshopBotany and Bird Hike up the Balancing Rock TrailFriends of Kootenay Lake presentation on Osprey Monitoring in Kootenay Lake\n\n\n\nKids Events\n\n\n\nGuided Canoe Tours (with KCDCS)Bird Kite Building Workshop\, Family Bird-a-thon\, and Bird Bingo with some great prizes!Botany and Birds for KidsCarla from the Discovery Centre will provide some fun facts for kids!\n\n\n\n\nLearn More URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/creston-valley-bird-festival/ CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CrestonValleyBirdFest.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220330T173249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T150210Z UID:10001035-1651363200-1654041599@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Rainier Audubon's May Birdathon DESCRIPTION:The Month of May is Birdathon!\n\n\n\nIt’s “birding for dollars!”It’s time for the May Birdathon! It’s fun and easy to participate. Simply count as many bird species in one day as you can! Choose any day in May. Have family\, friends\, and co-workers sponsor you\, then go birding!  Afterwards\, send your sponsors a list of the birds you saw\, and they will donate X amount for each species (i.e. $1 or another amount).  Or they can donate a flat fee. 100% of the proceeds support Rainier Audubon activities in south King County.  \n\n\n\nYou choose how you want to participate. Stay at home and count species at your feeder\, visit your favorite birding spots or create your own Birdathon experience. Do you love photography? You could share pictures of the birds with your sponsors. Or do you like a friendly competitive game? Perhaps do a fun challenge by matching their donations! \n\n\n\nSponsors are happy to support your efforts\, and many look forward to being sponsors again.  They especially enjoy your list of bird species seen.While you can choose any day in May\, we encourage you to do Saturday\, May 14th.\, which is the Global Big Day.Why do the Birdathon?It’s fun\, and Rainier Audubon needs your support!  Membership dues to Rainier Audubon only covers a portion of the costs of running a successful Audubon chapter.Birdathon is our largest fundraiser. We depend on it\, and you\, to provide a stable funding base for our many activities and services such as: programs and speakers fees\, environmental education activities\, conservation committee activities\, printing and mailing our newsletter\, and general administrative costs. With your support\, we can continue to provide these loved services and wouldn’t have to cut back any of our activities due to lack of funds!It’s simple. Collect sponsors and count bird species in your backyard or on walks. The Sponsor Sheet is included below.We may not be physically together\, but together we can accomplish a lot. Join us. As you join in\, please respect the COVID-19 phase level for the county where you choose to count birds. Governor Inslee has recently lifted these bans\, but we encourage you to limit gatherings to families and close friends. \n\n\n\nDownload the Sponsor Sheet \n\n\n\nMake a Donation Now URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/rainier-audubons-may-birdathon/ CATEGORIES:Self-guided field trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Bird-Poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220426T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220331T174249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T174255Z UID:10001036-1650999600-1651005000@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Gardening for Birds DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore how to bring more birds to your home with native plants. Find out how to create a Pacific Northwest bird habitat that provides birds with food\, shelter\, and nesting sites year-round. Whether you are in a house\, a tiny home\, or an apartment\, your outdoor space can become a sanctuary for you and the birds. We will have three master gardeners come in and share some of their tips and answer your questions about gardening for birds. \n\n\n\nJoin our Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88458418095?pwd=Q2dWSk0zVDA2N3pSa3V1WWZhT2VEQT09 URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/gardening-for-birds/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2012-07-31_055-DLS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220405T133452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T134512Z UID:10001039-1650704400-1650715200@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Event - Soos Creek Park Habitat Enhancement DESCRIPTION:Meet 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. Volunteers need to sign a King County waiver form. You must sign up in advance to participate. Here’s the link .  TreePlotter – King County Parks (pg-cloud.com)Wear work clothes and bring your work gloves. Masks are optional.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Tina Miller at tina.miller55@gmail.com. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/soos-creek-park-habitat-enhancement/ CATEGORIES:Work Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/great-blue-heron-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220405T134307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T134312Z UID:10001040-1650643200-1650659400@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Event - Litter Pick-up along 148th Ave SE\, Kent DESCRIPTION:Meet at: \n\n\n\nSoos Creek Park Maintenance Building \n\n\n\nTrailhead Parking Lot \n\n\n\n24810 148th Ave SE\, Kent \n\n\n\nWear work clothes and bring your work gloves. Masks are optional.\n\n\n\nVolunteers need to sign a City of Kent waiver form. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Katie Lowry at katiekinz520@hotmail.com URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/earth-day-event-litter-pick-up-along-148th-ave-se-kent/ CATEGORIES:Work Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20211211T182746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T181412Z UID:10001028-1650614400-1650819600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Olympic Peninsula BirdFest 2022 (Canceled until 2023!) DESCRIPTION:Finally\, after a two-year absence\, we are delighted to announce the return of the Olympic Peninsula BirdFest! Grab your binoculars and join the celebration at the newly expanded Dungeness River Nature Center (formerly the Dungeness River Audubon Center)\, April 22-24\, 2022. \n\n\n\nCome bird with us and discover with others the spectacular landscapes of the Olympic Peninsula. Enjoy guided birding trips with local experts in varied habitats\, from bays and estuaries along the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the forests of the Dungeness Recreation Area. Join a boat tour around a protected island bird sanctuary on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Take in a talk about our local birds or join any of the other events on offer. \n\n\n\nOur gala banquet on Saturday night will include a live auction and raffle. The featured speaker this year\, Deborah Jensen\, PhD\, is the Director of Audubon Washington and the former director of Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. \n\n\n\nPrecede your BirdFest weekend with a three-day\, two-night birding cruise of the spectacular San Juan Islands on April19-21\, 2022. Visit San Juan and Sucia Islands and stay in picturesque Friday Harbor. \n\n\n\nYou just might go home with a new bird for your life list! Check out the offerings by going online (www.olympicbirdfest.org). \n\n\n\nContact us by phone\, at 360-681-4076 \n\n\n\n E-mail us at info@olympicbirdfest.org \n\n\n\nOr write to us at: \n\n\n\nDungeness River Nature CenterP.O. Box 2450Sequim\, WA 98382 URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/olympic-peninsula-birdfest-2022/ LOCATION:Dungeness River Nature Center\, 2151 W Hendrickson Rd\, Sequim\, WA 98382\, Sequim\, Washington CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BF2022-Flyer-share.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T235959 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220401T154825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T154828Z UID:10001038-1650585600-1650671999@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Earth Day 2022 DESCRIPTION:Homepage URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/earth-day-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T235959 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20211125T030314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T172818Z UID:10001026-1650499200-1650844799@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Harney County Migratory Bird Festival DESCRIPTION:Spend an amazing weekend witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of Southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds as they rest and feed in the open spaces of Oregon’s high desert. Held annually in April in Harney County. \n\n\n\nThe Harney County Migratory Bird Festival was first held in 1981 ​to celebrate the large annual migration of birds passing through Harney Basin on the Pacific Flyway. Harney Basin is one of the three most important areas left in the western United States for spring migratory birds stopping on their way north. \n\n\n\nOver 300 species of birds use the refuge throughout each year\, making Harney Basin a bird watcher’s paradise. Today\, we continue to celebrate the migratory birds’ return each year with guided tours led by experts\, workshops\, and fun activities for both youth and adults. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/harney-county-migratory-bird-festival/ LOCATION:Burns\, Oregon\, Burns\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-04-18_0003-DLS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220324T153403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T153420Z UID:10001034-1650103200-1650117600@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:17th Annual Duwamish Alive! April 16th Celebrating the Green/Duwamish Watershed DESCRIPTION:Duwamish Alive! is a collaborative stewardship effort of conservation and community groups\, businesses\, and government entities. Twice a year these events organize hundreds of volunteers to work at multiple sites in the river’s watershed\, connecting the efforts of communities from Auburn to Seattle. Volunteers’ efforts include a river cleanup by kayak\, salmon habitat and upland restoration\, forest revitalization while learning about the watershed and how they can make a positive impact in their daily lives on it.  All communities are welcome to join in this collaborative effort which highlights the complex and rich nature of our watershed and the community stewardship of it.  For more information contact Sharon Leishman\, or visit the Duwamish Alive Coalition website. URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/17th-annual-duwamish-alive-april-16th-celebrating-the-green-duwamish-watershed/ CATEGORIES:Work Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220331T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220331T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 CREATED:20220323T030707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T031432Z UID:10001033-1648717200-1648720800@rainieraudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Cranes of Homer\, Alaska DESCRIPTION:by Gary Ivey \n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Crane Foundation Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Research Associate Gary Ivey to learn about his 2008 study of Sandhill Cranes in Homer\, Alaska. Gary will describe their habitat use and migration paths through the Pacific Flyway to their wintering grounds in California’s Central Valley.Sponsored in memory of our dear granddaughter\, Beatrice Love Walter\, who loved cranes. Dawn and William Cogger.\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/sandhill-cranes-of-homer-alaska/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rainieraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2018-10-24_0049-DLS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T064647 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:20260425T064647 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:20260425T064647 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:20260425T064647 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:20260425T064647 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:20260425T064648 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:20260425T064648 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 END:VCALENDAR