RAINIER AUDUBON SOCIETY

Migratory Bird Explorer
2022-10-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington
Last month, Audubon announced the Bird Migration Explorer, a first-of-its-kind, interactive, digital platform that visualizes the heroic annual journeys of 458 North American migratory species. The culmination of years of collaboration and scientific contributions from hundreds of researchers and institutions, the Explorer will transform the way we approach the toughest conservation challenges and our relationship with the birds we all love.

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Avian Ad Libs
2022-10-17 19:00 - 20:00 | United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave.South, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
by Robert Howson

Perhaps you’re one of those who consider science and humor to belong in two separate camps which, due to language differences, are committed to never speaking to each other. But cartoonist Gary Larson went a long way in disproving that myth. Through his rather warped sense of humor he allowed us not only to appreciate the contributions of science but also enabled us to better understand ourselves by bringing down our defenses so we could laugh at ourselves as seen through the eyes of cows, insects, dragons, and yes, even birds.

At our next Audubon meeting I’ll be making a similar effort, only this time, not through skillfully drawn cartoons but through photographs of birds I’ve taken over the years. Since birds generally do not contort themselves into positions dreamt up by people such as Larson, you’ll have to bring a healthy dose of your own imagination to blend the real and the fanciful together. And just in case your particular brand of humor doesn’t match up with my own, you’ll at least enjoy identifying the subjects I’ve sought to ridicule by subjecting them to my own brand of humiliation.

Hope to see you Monday evening, October 17, so we can spend the evening together in person and enjoy a look at Avian Ad Libs.

Robert Howson has been birding since he was in grade school in Northern California. Forty four years ago he and his wife Carolyn moved to Kirkland and have extended their birding adventures from there to much of our country. This year he passed the 700 mark for species seen in North America when he recorded the Mangrove Cuckoo in the southern part of Florida. He is an educator, having taught in grade school, high school, and college where some, but certainly not all, appreciated his attempts at humor.

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Advancing Your Birding Course (August 9th-October 4th)
2022-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Washington
Backyard Bird Poster

Ed Swan, ornithologist, author, and bird guide is coming to Rainier Audubon this fall and he can help you.

Build on your identification skills in the fieldImprove your bird sighting evaluation abilitiesIncrease your ability to record data and publish recordsUse a citizen science methodology

Ed Swan’s Bio

These 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.

“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.

Details

The 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):

Class 1Class 2Class 3Fieldtrip #1Class 4Fieldtrip #2Class 5 Presentation NightDATEAugust 9thAugust 23rdSept. 6thSept. 10thSept. 20thSept. 24thOct. 4th

Online Webinar Classes

August 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

August 23rdFurther introduction to CIDR method, full discussion of Context of the Bird: Habitat, Range, Season.

September 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.

September 20thFocus on final two components of CIDR method “Describe” and “Record”, discussion of final project

Fieldtrips

The 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.

September 24thSecond chance to use CIDR in the field

Group Project Presentation

October 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.

Class costs

Free (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

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Fall Color and Fall Birds
2022-10-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Washington
by Steve Johnson

Sign up early for this popular annual trip with Steve. Visit picturesque parks and beaches in King County and Pierce County during a great time of year to look for returning fall birds. We will travel to local parks and beaches along Puget Sound, searching for many species of sea birds and forest birds. This is a good time of year to encounter scenic views and fall color. Expect to walk short distances from the cars. People who wish to leave early may do so.

Bring: Lunch, beverages, and warm clothes. A scope is very welcome. Mask wearing is optional

Meet: 8:00AM at the Redondo Heights Park and Ride- 27454 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003

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Contact Steve Johnson at 253-941-9852 or cell 253-766-9989 to be included

Audubon Conference of Washington (ACOW)
2022-09-30 00:00 - 2022-10-02 23:59 | Dungeness River Nature Center in Sequim, 1943 W Hendrickson Rd, Sequim, Washington, 98382, United States
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.

What to expect:

Helen Engle Volunteer of the Year AwardField TripsShared Conservation IssuesEducation Strategies across AudubonLegislator PanelAudubon Partnerships with TribesNew Migration Mapping Project from National Audubon

Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 30 from 2:00PM – 8:00PM

We’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.

Saturday, October 1 from 9:00AM – 6:00PM

Sessions 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

Visit the ACOW homepage for details on the schedule, field trip sign-ups, lodging, and COVID protocols.

Register Here!

A Virtual Field Trip in the Nisqually River Watershed
2022-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave.South, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
by Jeff Antonelis-Lapp

Did 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.

The 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).

After 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.

Meeting Location

We 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.

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Topic: Sept. 19 Membership MeetingTime: Sep 19, 2022 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Fall Plant Sale at Soos Creek Botanical Gardens
2022-09-16 10:00 - 2022-09-17 16:00 | Soos Creek Botanical Gardens, 29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn, Washington, 98092
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SCBG Plant Sale April, 2022

Come 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.

Rainier 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

Puget Sound Bird Fest
2022-09-10 00:00 - 2022-09-11 23:59 | Washington
Puget Sound Bird Fest Returns in Person September 10-11th, 2022Celebrate the 18th annual festival with speakers, field activities, exhibits, and more

(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.

The 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.

The 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.

For 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.

Located 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.

Many 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.

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On the Frontlines of Extinction: Saving the Rarest Hummingbirds
2022-08-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Washington
Found only in the Americas, hummingbirds surprise and delight us — yet many of these feisty birds are on the verge of disappearing forever, including 39 that are globally threatened. Habitat loss is the biggest threat they face – particularly loss of forests and mountain shrublands.

Join our upcoming webinar on August 31 for a trip across our reserve network, with stops in Brazil and Ecuador.You’ll learn about some of the rarest hummingbirds and what we’re doing do save them (and other species).

ABC and its partners are determined to prevent these extinctions by restoring and protecting habitat. Through a network of reserves across Latin America and the Caribbean, we’re helping to protect 241 hummingbird species across more than 1.1 million acres.

Speakers on the webinar will include:

Amy Upgren, Director of Alliance for Zero Extinction and Key Biodiversity Areas Programs, American Bird Conservancy;Bárbara Cavalcante, Northeast Atlantic Forest Project Coordinator, SAVE Brasil;José León, Research Coordinator, Fundación Jocotoco.

WHAT: On the Frontlines of Extinction: Saving the Rarest Hummingbirds

WHEN: Thursday, August 31 at 6:00 PM EDT

WHERE: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

I hope you join us! If you can’t make it, you can still RSVP to get the recording sent directly to you after the event.

Sincerely,

Jordan E. Rutter

Director of Public Relations

American Bird Conservancy

Morning Birdwatching Walk with Leica Store Bellevue at Magnuson Park
2022-08-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Washington
Join Leica Birding Specialist, Whitney Lanfranco, Wildlife Researcher, Mike Lanzone, and Leica Store Bellevue for an early morning Birdwatching Walk in Warren G. Magnuson Park on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 8:00 – 11:00 am. The walk will meet at 7:30 for check-in at the northern corner of Parking Lot E4 (47.681100, -122.248143), which is the parking lot near the bathrooms and Swim Area at the Northeast end of Lakeshore Drive NE.

Look for the Leica Store Bellevue shade shelter where we will have coffee, pastries for all walkers. A limited number of loaner Leica Sport Optics equipment will be available for use during the bird walk on a first come, first-served basis. A photo ID and credit card will be necessary for any loaner equipment. We look forward to seeing you there!

About Wildlife Researcher, Michael Lanzone

Michael Lanzone is the CEO of Cellular Tracking Technologies, a company that develops high-end animal tracking devices for studies conducted across the globe. Over his career he has worked for various state and federal agencies and not-for-profit organizations across the country. He was director of the Bioacoustics and Biomonitoring Laboratory at Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Avian Research Center, co-founder of the Eastern Golden Eagle Working group, and was Assistant Coordinator for the 2nd Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas. He has worked on many other research and banding projects across the world and has specialized in technological advancements and applied conservation in ornithology including bioacoustics and Golden Eagle ecology and conservation.

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Birdwatching Talk with Mike Lanzone at Leica Store Bellevue
2022-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Washington
Join us at the Leica Store Bellevue on Friday, August 26th at 7:00 pm for the discussion, “Connecting Networks, Wings & Wildlife For Conservation” with wildlife researcher, Mike Lanzone. The evening will feature an in-depth conversation that focuses on the Internet of Wildlife- connecting technology and wildlife to answer the big conservation questions of today and tomorrow.

Mr. Lanzone will discuss how connectivity in our everyday lives is something we all have gotten used to, both consciously and subconsciously. Whether it’s the watch on your wrist uploading data to the web and then providing you analyses on your phone, or your phone triggering a connected device in your home when you cross an invisible geofence, we use connected networks every day. Until now wildlife tracking devices have been designed to work within a single platform (GSM, ARGOS, etc.), where every device communicates directly with a specific network. The Internet of Wildlife (IoW) leverages each organism in the network to intelligently collect and send information from one organism to the next allowing researchers to collect biological data never before possible. For example, with IoW small passerines transfer data to turtles, otters to gulls, whales to albatrosses; bigger animals can transmit to the internet and/or satellites so that the entire multi-species data stream ultimately reaches the researcher. This kind of intelligent data mesh network enables remote tracking of the smallest organisms. The IoW mesh network leverages existing network infrastructure, thereby reducing the need to deploy costlier infrastructure specific to certain types of wildlife tag, e.g., ICARUS. The CTT IoW will revolutionize how animal movement data are collected and how researchers and wildlife work together to answer big questions and ultimately help conserve species world-wide.

About Speaker, Michael Lanzone

Michael Lanzone is the CEO of Cellular Tracking Technologies, a company that develops high-end animal tracking devices for studies conducted across the globe. Over his career he has worked for various state and federal agencies and not-for-profit organizations across the country. He was director of the Bioacoustics and Biomonitoring Laboratory at Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Avian Research Center, co-founder of the Eastern Golden Eagle Working group, and was Assistant Coordinator for the 2nd Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas. He has worked on many other research and banding projects across the world and has specialized in technological advancements and applied conservation in ornithology including bioacoustics and Golden Eagle ecology and conservation.

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Board Retreat
2022-08-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Washington
Held at Jay Galvins House

For more information contact Jay at gigalvin@comcast.net

The Water Ouzel
2022-07-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Soos Creek Botanical Gardens, 29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn, Washington, 98092
A cooperative presentation between Dan Streiffert and John Muir

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American Dippers at Flaming Geyser State Park

Soos Creek Park Habitat Enhancement Work Party
2022-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Soos Creek Trail, 13600 SE 208th Street,, Kent, Washington, 98042, United States
Friends of Soos Creek Park

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Meet along the Soos Creek Trail; 1/4 mile south of the Gary Grant parking lot (13600 SE 208th Street, Kent)

Volunteers 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.

Questions? Contact Tina Miller at tina.miller55@gmail.com.

Joe Miles

Friends of Soos Creek Park

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12 pm Festival Bird Walk Registration
2022-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Flaming Geyser State Park, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd, Auburn, Washington, 98092, United States

11 am Festival Bird Walk Registration
2022-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Flaming Geyser State Park, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd, Auburn, Washington, 98092, United States

10 am Festival Bird Walk Registration
2022-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Flaming Geyser State Park, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd, Auburn, Washington, 98092, United States

Rainier Audubon Bird Festival
2022-06-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Flaming Geyser State Park, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd, Auburn, Washington, 98092, United States
At Flaming Geyser State Park

We are open for volunteers to help in setup, take down, manning tables, etc.

Please contact Jay Galvin if interested in volunteering. gjgalvin@comcast.net ph. 253-939-3094.

Four Bird walks starting at 9 AM – 10 AM-11 AM- 12 PM. Limited to first 12 to sign up for each walk.

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9 am Festival Bird Walk Registration
2022-06-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Flaming Geyser State Park, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd, Auburn, Washington, 98092

Eastside of Cascades Birding Field Class (3 Days)
2022-06-14 00:00 - 2022-06-16 23:59 | Washington
South Sound Nature School June Birding Adventure

Yellow-breasted ChatSay’s PhoebeMountain Bluebird

Kevin 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.

Classes will be $250 for 3 days. Max 6-8 participants.

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Birding Malheur National Wildlife Reguge
2022-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Washington
by Dan Streiffert

At the Levenworth Spring Birdfest

https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/bird-fest/bird-fest-schedule-2022.html

Birding 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.

A Free Event available in person or by Zoom

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Join CNW and partners to remove invasive plants and improve wildlife habitat near Greenwater, WA
2022-05-14 08:30 - 12:00 | Washington
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.

We 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.

Our 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.

If 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.

Please sign-up by using the RSVP form. We hope to see you there on May 14!

Jen SyrowitzConservation Program Manager

Global Big Day
2022-05-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Washington
GO OUT BIRDING!, log your sightings in eBird as part of Global Big Day.

Help our World Record attempt for the number of species seen and the number of people taking part in a birdwatching event.

New to eBird? Get started here https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48001158707-get-started-with-ebird

Submit 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

Sharing 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.

World Migratory Bird Day
2022-05-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Washington
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Creston Valley Bird Festival
2022-05-13 00:00 - 2022-05-15 23:59 | Washington
Creston, BC

Learn to Birdwatch

Guided 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

Kids Events

Guided 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!

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Rainier Audubon's May Birdathon
2022-05-01 00:00 - 2022-05-31 23:59 | Washington
The Month of May is Birdathon!

It’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.

You 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!

Sponsors 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.

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Gardening for Birds
2022-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Washington
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.

Join our Zoom Meeting

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Earth Day Event - Soos Creek Park Habitat Enhancement
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Washington
Meet along the Soos Creek Trail; 1/4 mile south of the Gary Grant parking lot (13600 SE 208th Street, Kent)

Volunteers 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.

Questions? Contact Tina Miller at tina.miller55@gmail.com.

Earth Day Event - Litter Pick-up along 148th Ave SE, Kent
2022-04-22 16:00 - 20:30 | Washington
Meet at:

Soos Creek Park Maintenance Building

Trailhead Parking Lot

24810 148th Ave SE, Kent

Wear work clothes and bring your work gloves. Masks are optional.

Volunteers need to sign a City of Kent waiver form.

Questions? Contact Katie Lowry at katiekinz520@hotmail.com

Olympic Peninsula BirdFest 2022 (Canceled until 2023!)
2022-04-22 08:00 - 2022-04-24 17:00 | Dungeness River Nature Center, 2151 W Hendrickson Rd, Sequim, WA 98382, Sequim, Washington
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.

Come 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.

Our 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.

Precede 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.

You just might go home with a new bird for your life list! Check out the offerings by going online (www.olympicbirdfest.org).

Contact us by phone, at 360-681-4076

E-mail us at info@olympicbirdfest.org

Or write to us at:

Dungeness River Nature CenterP.O. Box 2450Sequim, WA 98382
