This is a tentative schedule which can always be altered for exciting opportunities for birds elsewhere, adverse road or weather conditions, etc. When directions aren't given, the intent is to encourage […]

June 21 - Deschutes River Trail, Lava Island. Some of you have already been there this season and can direct others to spots for highlights. Gray Catbird is the celebrity […]

June 28 - Prairie Farm etc. on Green Ridge. Walking along the creek below the dam can be a great spot for thrushes and warblers, i.e., Nashville, etc. Try going […]

July 5 - Santiam Pass, PCT for Northern 3-toed, and Lost Lake

July 12 - Todd Lake, Sparks Lake. Arrive early to find parking. Walk the trails around the lakes for finches, chickadees, RS Hawks and waterfowl. Walk 2 to 3 miles.

July 19 - Warm Springs. Boat ramp area, trail near sewage treatment area and then Museum trail. Consider supporting the museum by visiting exhibits.

July 26 - p.m. birding Millican area. Finish after dusk with Poorwill.  Time TBD

August 2  - Tumalo Res and Hatfield.

August 9 - Haystack for shorebirds, waterfowl. Springs and and Gray Butte if mid-day temp permits.

August 16- Lower Bridge, Redmond Sewer Ponds. Willows at Lower Bridge and Lynx could be stuffed with migrants.

Aug 23 - Cascade High Lakes. Begin with willows along "kiosk ponds" at Wickiup and loop around to North, Wickiup Butte, etc. Passerines and shorebirds are on the move.

August 30 - shorebirds. Hotspots TBD

September 6 - Hatfield, Houston Lakes and CRWC

Sept 13 - Wickiup, Crane Prairie, Sheep Bridge, etc

Sept 20 - Smith Rocks trails (state park pass in each vehicle), ag fields to the east, Redmond ponds

Tuesday, January 9th, the Klamath Basin Audubon Society public meeting's program will be: A Natual History of Oregon's Lake Abert presented by Ron Larson (see the attachments to read the recently released book cover, and the back cover of the book with Ron Larson's biography related to this book, and an overview of the book's […]

Join Great Basin Bird Observatory for the first of our January Lecture series at the South Valleys Library, in the Diamond Room. We will feature talks each Wednesday evening in January, with the exception of the final talk being held on Thursday, February 1st. Dr. Frank Fogarty will zoom in for this movie night style […]

Zoom in or join us in-person at 6:00 PM in the Lare Meeting Room of the Sparks Library for this hybrid presentation. Jess Buelow is a PhD student at the University of Nevada, Reno. Jess studies bumblebee behavior and the effects of naturally occurring chemicals on them. Jess will present in person, and her bumblebees […]

Join ONDA for the inaugural event of the 2024 High Desert Speaker Series—a captivating online presentation delving into the diverse species of bees thriving in Oregon’s high desert. Presenter Lincoln Best, Oregon Bee Atlas’ melittologist, will guide us through an exploration of the unique bees residing in iconic desert landscapes such as the Owyhee Canyonlands, […]

Lauren Whitenack will present in person and GBBO will host and provide snacks. We will also have a fun bird trivia challenge! Lauren Whitenack is a PhD student at UNR studying mountain chickadees in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains. She investigates the relationships between climate, insect abundance, and bird reproduction, as insects are the main […]

he Remarkable Native Bees of Central Oregon Did you know Oregon has more than 700 species of native bees?!? We say “more than" because, in fact, no one actually knows how many native bees call the state home. Central Oregon is particularly well endowed with these amazing bees. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Andony […]

Mark your calendars! The 10th annual Willamette Valley Bird Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024. Registration opens on Friday, 15 December, 2023! Ticketing is through University Events: https://oregonstate.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1414 To celebrate our 10th anniversary we are holding an open contest to design a special logo for WVBS: Year 10. Anyone can submit. To learn more and […]

Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the largest conservation opportunities in the country. Join ONDA Board Members, Elisa Cheng and Natasha Bellis, at a 2024 High Desert Speaker Series event as they reflect on their spring rafting trip down the Owyhee River on an exploration of this incomparable region. They’ll discuss the Owyhee’s awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich […]

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is Coming... Welcome to the New Year! We've been busy gearing up for another incredible February event. In the next few weeks, consider spreading the word about the GBBC by sharing some of the following resources with your family, friends, and community. Posters in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese; Social media posts in English, Spanish and French; Details on how to participate in the count […]

The Real Dirt on Soil! It’s ALL about soil! Soil is a critical part of the natural world that is perhaps the least understood. That’s why the Deschutes Land Trust and Oregon State University professor James Cassidy are teaming up to share the real dirt on soil! Join us to gain a better understanding of […]

Spend an evening with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg, Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources at Oregon State University, as part of our 2024 High Desert Speaker Series. Dr. Eisenberg will share learnings from her research on ecocultural restoration and how she approaches land stewardship through a lens […]

An Introduction to the Klamath Tribes Join Gabriann Hall of the Klamath Tribes and the Deschutes Land Trust for an evening centered around the Klamath Tribes. Gabriann will share her personal perspective and insight through acknowledging Native history and carrying on the tradition of oral storytelling. Learn about the impact of Termination and Restoration on […]

Beaver Natural History Walk & Restoration Site Tour , 4-5 pm Followed by a screening of The Beaver Believers and Q &A Hosted by Maureen Thompson, Beaver Works Program Manager and Kolleen Miller, Education Director for The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. See Think Wild's website for more details.

The tutorial and field trip will occur on Saturday January  from 9am to noon or 1pm, and will provide participants with the tools to contribute to this worthy cause.  Participants will meet at the Meyer Classroom at the Downtown Bend Public Library at 9am where Ned will provide more hands-on information about the community science […]

The Environmental Center is excited to bring back the annual Earth Day celebration in-person on Saturday, April 20, 2024. At this time, we are planning a short parade route through downtown Bend (11:30 am) followed by a street fair on Kansas Ave (12 - 3 pm). This family-friendly event features live music and performances, food trucks, kids’ […]

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and USFWS staff in supporting the regional effort to survey spring migrating shorebirds in the intermountain west. We’ll survey the Silvies Floodplain, and the Double O, Malheur Lake, and waters of the Blitzen Valley for spring migrating shorebirds. This survey is part of a project organized by Point Blue Bird […]

Camp Sherman BeaverHOOD planting Wed May 8th 9:00am - Thu 9th 5:00pm BeaverWorks Lake Creek Lodge, Camp Sherman, OR 97730, USA This is two-day project to plant beaver habitat on private land in Camp Sherman, OR. Difficulty level: Easy/Medium Itinerary: Volunteers are welcome to arrive on-site or carpool from Think Wild starting at 8 am. Planting will […]

For this kickoff event, we’ll meet at Malheur HQ at 5:00, bird HQ until 6:30 and then head to the Narrows for more birding and comradery. Join at any time, leave when you need to. Food and drinks available at Jackalope Bar and Grill. Distance: up to 1.5 miles Elevation change: <10% grade from parking […]

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon's Eastern Oregon Field Coordinator for our first ever Malheur Big Sit. This is an accessible, inclusive outing and BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and beginning birders and bird-enthusiasts are welcome. Bring chairs, blankets, or whatever your seating preferences are. Participants are encouraged to arrive any time between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and […]

Meet at Spark Collaborative Studio at 8:30 (parking available on Adams, east of Broadway). We will caravan to Delintment Lake, arriving around 9:30. Starting at the dam, we’ll make our […]

For this outing, we’re flipping the script and socializing first. Want some time to socialize with other birders? Meet at The Central Hotel at 6:30 and grab dinner or a […]

The stretch of the Blitzen River that extends north from P-Ranch is a popular stop for many visitors to Malheur NWR. The mix of habitats along the river create abundant […]

The Deschutes Land Trust in collaboration with East Cascades Bird Alliance invites everyone to this accessible and inclusive program which returns this year as requested by participants.  Glenn Cantor, a […]

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and USFWS staff in surveying for Snowy Plovers and other shorebirds on the playas of the Double O unit of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. These […]

This family-friendly bird walk will start at Malheur National Wildlife Headquarters at 8 and 10 a.m. in the parking lot. Children of all ages, and families of all kinds, are invited to come for a casual walk around Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters. There should be baby hawks and owls for viewing. There will be […]

This bird walk will start at the Benson Pond Trailhead and will travel along the northern edge of Benson Pond, through the stand of homestead era trees and back to the parking area. The diversity of aquatic habitat, emergent marsh, sagebrush/shrubland, and deciduous trees provides for a diverse assortment of bird species. This walk provides […]

The stretch of the Blitzen River that extends north from P-Ranch is a popular stop for many visitors to Malheur NWR. The mix of habitats along the river create abundant […]

We’ll park at the Egan Rd. Trailhead and walk along the Nature Trail, past the golf course and sewage ponds. The sewage ponds are great for waterfowl and the surrounding […]

Join the Bird Alliance of Oregon and USFWS staff in supporting the effort to survey shorebirds in the intermountain west. We’ll survey the playas of the Double O for fall […]

Come celebrate dark skies and all things nocturnal at Malheur NWR’s Sod House Ranch. ADA compliant bathrooms and parking will be available. There we’ll take an evening bird walk, look […]

Children's Forest Central Oregon Discover Nature Festival in Bend The Children's Forest is excited to host Discover Nature Festival again this year! The event will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 11am-3pm at Alpenglow […]

Annual Business Meeting & Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction Sunday, November 03, 2024 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PST)  Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park, 18920 NW Shevlin Park, Bend, OR 97701 Invitations […]