The Bend Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 17th. There are a few openings available for fully vaccinated and boosted individuals. Most of the openings are to join groups that will be doing a lot of walking. The weather for the count is likely to be in the low to mid 30s […]
Birders joining the John Day CBC will meet at the Outpost Restaurant before 7 AM for assignments (earlier if you want breakfast). The compilation will be at 1188 Brewery starting at 5 PM. For information, contact Tom Winters at 541-542-2006, 541-620-2922, or at tjwinters1951@gmail.com.
Would you like to take part in the Madras CBC? Contact Annette Lange Hildebrand at lange69annette@gmail.com for more information.
If you would like be a part of the Redmond CBC, please contact Mike Golden at gardenbug99@bendbroadband.com or 541-420-5841, who will post routes, teams and meeting places. Some routes are shorter and take less time than others. We can adapt if you would like to do half days or less than a full day.
This is the first in a series of six free field experiences, held monthly, to be offered for new birders, birders who are new to Central Oregon, or others who would like a "refresher course" in birding. Each will be a two-hour opportunity to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birding locations, topics, skills, […]
The High Desert Museum will offer a Natural History Pub presentation at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., in Bend. Old stands of largely cottonwood trees grow within Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Oregon. Although these trees are not native to the region, many of the over 340 species of birds […]
This is the second in a series of six free field experiences, held monthly, to be offered for new birders, birders who are new to Central Oregon, or others who would like a "refresher course" in birding. Each will be a two-hour opportunity to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birding locations, topics, skills, […]
This is the third in a series of six free field experiences, held monthly, to be offered for new birders, birders who are new to Central Oregon, or others who would like a "refresher course" in birding. Each will be a two-hour opportunity to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birding locations, topics, skills, […]
The Prineville Bird Club meets every second Thursday of the month, at the Crook County Library and usually in the Broughton Room. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to encourage fellowship and socializing. We will talk a little bit about local birds being seen, show some member photos, and discuss […]
Ken Hashagen will share his experiences and photos from a tour of Antarctica, South Georgia and The Falkland Islands. Join us at the Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. or via Zoom.
April 5 - Ryan Meadow trails Carpool at 8:00 from the big parking lot off Simpson near the Pavilion All locations are listed on the ECBA website. Select tab for Birding Locations, choose the county and you get a list of favorite birding places. It includes directions to the spots and what birds you might […]
April 12 - High Lakes, Wickiup etc. Carpool from Bend at 8:00 from south side of Deschutes River Woods Store or 8:45 from Park and Ride at Wickiup Junction. If roads there are not accessible, try at LaPine State Park. Rosland Park off Huntington is a good spot also. Park in the day use area […]
The Prineville Bird Club meets every second Thursday of the month, at the Crook County Library and usually in the Broughton Room. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to encourage fellowship and socializing. We talk a little bit about local birds being seen, show some member photos, and discuss this […]
April 19 - Calliope Crossing, Indian Ford CG, Indian Ford Creek across the highway. Meet to carpool at 8 am. at Village Greens. All locations are listed on the ECBA website. Select tab for Birding Locations, choose the county and you get a list of favorite birding places. It includes directions to the spots and […]
Emily Weidner of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will talk about recent developments in the science and status of Greater Sage-Grouse in Eastern Oregon. Join in live at the Environmental Center in Bend, or via Zoom. Join the Zoom Here
April Birding Basics: Field Experience Attention novice birders, birders new to Central Oregon, and those who want a refresher course! ECBA is offering a series of free field experiences designed just for you. Each month, January through June, there will be spots for 20 people to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birds, birding locations, skills, and […]
Earth Day Fair and Parade 2023 will take place on Saturday, April 22nd from 11am-3pm in downtown Bend. An Environmental Center event, this family-friendly event typically features a lively and inclusive parade through downtown Bend where folks are encouraged to wear costumes to showcase their favorite thing about planet earth. During the fair, food vendors, […]
April 26 - Whiskey Springs. Location changed to Tumalo Reservoir! All locations are listed on the ECBA website. Select tab for Birding Locations, choose the county and you get a list of favorite birding places. It includes directions to the spots and what birds you might hope to find. Tumalo Reservoir. It is about 2 […]
May 3 - Agency Plains north of Madras to find LB Curlews etc, then Warm Springs boat ramp and on to the trail by the museum. Visit the museum! All locations are listed on the ECBA website. Select tab for Birding Locations, choose the county and you get a list of favorite birding places. It […]
Birders' Night in May will be held via Zoom and will feature John Marzluff, PhD. speaking on the topic "Of Ravens, Wolves and People."
May Birding Basics: Field Experience Attention novice birders, birders new to Central Oregon, and those who want a refresher course! ECBA is offering a series of free field experiences designed just for you. Each month, January through June, there will be spots for 14 people to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birds, birding locations, skills, […]
ECBA's signature annual event, the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival, will be held June 1-4. The festival was started in 2011 to provide an opportunity to birders to visit a beautiful […]
June Birding Basics: Field Experience Attention novice birders, birders new to Central Oregon, and those who want a refresher course! ECBA is offering a series of free field experiences designed just for […]
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 everyone to use the ECBA birding site guide and get used to using those directions and the "how to bird it" tips for the locations. […]
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 bird there. Meet at 7:00 for carpooling at the Park and Ride off Simpson, near The Pavilion or meet at 7:30 at the start of birding […]
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 up to the hawk watch site for Hermit and Townsend's, maybe Pileated and Sooty Grouse. Bear Springs and Whiskey Springs can be visited to end […]
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
Join us for Birders' Night with a presentation of "A History of Oregon Ornithology: From Territorial Days to the Rise of Birding" by Alan L. Contreras.
ECBA and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]
ECBA and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]
Photo credit: Jim Moodie - Pygmy Nuthatches. Our Annual Event will be on Sunday, October 8th at 4pm at Worthy Brewing. ECBA is hoping that you will join us for this special event to socialize with fellow birders, enjoy some tacos and beverages, and learn more about birds from Harry Fuller and Chuck Gates. […]
Mark your calendars for October Big Day—14 Oct 2023! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds. Last October, nearly 35,000 people from 185 countries submitted 80,000 checklists with eBird, demonstrating the power of birds to bring people together. How to participate Get an eBird account: eBird is a […]
Bald Eagle photo by Chuck Gates. Project leader, David Vick, has announced that he is scheduling the "official" count for the weekends of Oct. 14th - 15th and Oct. 21st - 22nd. There may be other days that folks will go up to count. Info and sign-up at ecbirds.org/projects/green-ridge-raptor-survey/.
ECBA and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]
Pinyon Jays - Abbott Schindler October Birders' Night: Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration Research Join us for a Birders' Night presentation from Rebecca Heisman. We've all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances that birds travel, the ways that they navigate, etc. But did you ever wonder how we figured all […]
Bald Eagle, photo by Chuck Gates. Project leader, David Vick, has announced that he is scheduling the "official" count for the weekends of Oct. 14th - 15th and Oct. 21st - 22nd. There may be other days that folks will go up to count. Info and sign-up at ecbirds.org/projects/green-ridge-raptor-survey/.
Tundra Swan | Jack Williamson November 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, OR Trumpeter swan restoration at Summer Lake Wildlife Area. Martin St. Louis, a biologist and the former wildlife manager for the Summer Lake Wildlife Area for more than 30 years, will share his knowledge and expertise […]
Bend CBC, Saturday, December 16th The 56th Bend Christmas Bird Count will be held on the first Saturday of the count period, December 16th. Many of the sector leaders have put together their teams for the count but I do imagine there will be openings available for those who want to participate all day. Feeder […]
Summer Lake CBC, Tuesday, December 19th Please join us for the 36th annual Summer Lake CBC. The plan is to meet at the ODFW Summer Lake Wildlife Headquarters at 7:30am on Tuesday December 19th for sector assignments. The details for the compilation meeting time and place are TBD. Please contact Marty St. Louis if you would like […]
Sunriver CBC, Wednesday, December 20th Everyone is welcome to join us for the Sunriver 'Christmas' Bird Count on December 20th. This event is generously hosted by the Sunriver Nature Center with support from the Sunriver Resort. Our goal is for an inclusive and accessible community event. We will have two stationary counts for those using […]
Madras CBC, Wednesday, December 27th Birding Volunteers will meet at Madras Black Bear Diner on Wednesday Dec. 27, from 7:00 - 8:30 am.for handouts, maps and assignments. Later pick ups may be found in baskets at 225 NE 8th. Street, just two blocks off Hwy 97, up Oak Street. You may also call and […]
Prineville CBC - Sunday, December 31st This count circle has extensive private land holdings with limited access. Consequently, it's not the kind of count that requires a huge number of volunteers. However, I generally scramble to find a group of hikers that is willing to hike/snowshoe through a closed forest section near Brennan Palisades. Kim […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to the public. If you are interested in attending, contact ecaudubon@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation.
Redmond CBC, Wednesday, January 3rd Contact: Mike Golden, 541-420-5814, gardenbug99@bendbroadband.com.
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 […]
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 […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
Birds Imagined in Music How would you capture the essence of birds in music? Have you ever wondered about this? If so, you’re in good company! Rebekah Lambert and Mike […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dec-Feb: No wetland walks due to cold temps, little water, and few birds. ~ We will resume on the first Saturday of March. ~ Volunteers from the Crooked River Wetlands and Prineville Bird […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
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 […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
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 […]
Title: The Incredible Uniqueness of Baby Birds' Developmental Journey by Elise Wolf Step into the enchanting world of baby bird development! What's so intriguing about these feathered marvels? Most baby […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
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 wide-open spaces […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
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 […]
April Birders' Night: Pinyon Jay Conservation--The Power of Community Science. Photo Credit: Pinyon Jays - Abbott Schindler. Join us for Birders' Night with a presentation on Pinyon Jay Conservation […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
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 […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
Restoring Habitat for Wildlife on Deschutes Land Trust Preserves Join us for Birders Night with a presentation on the restoration of wildlife habits on Deschutes Land Trust Preserves. Jen Zalewski […]
The Annual Ladd Marsh Bird Festival is held at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area located about 7 miles south of La Grande, Oregon. The […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Summer Lake Shorebird Survey Where: Summer Lake Wildlife Area What: Volunteers conduct counts of all shorebirds and other waterbirds (excluding waterfowl and American coot) across the entire […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
ECBA's signature annual event, the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival, will be held from May 30th to June 2nd. Please save the date. More details to follow in 2024. The festival […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
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 […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
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 […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
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 […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
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 […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
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 […]
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 […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
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 lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
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 […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
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 […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
September Birders’ Night–Golden Eagles Nesting in Oregon (2011-2020) with Frank Isaacs September 19, 2024 7:00-9:00 pm Frank will present the results of the first statewide Golden Eagle nest monitoring project […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
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 […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
Volunteer Opportunity – Burrowing Owl Dig Where: Brothers area What: Oregon Desert Land Trust (ODLT) needs six or more volunteers to dig holes for artificial burrows for burrowing owls at their Brothers-Shaw property. The project is based […]
Pollinator Pathway's Fall Social and Seed Swap Join Pollinator Pathway's for the Pollinator Pathway Bend Fall Social and Seed Swap. Connect with fellow native plant gardeners and share your love […]
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, October 4, 2024 — an unforgettable evening of captivating short films that address pressing environmental issues, highlight […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
The Firends of Malheur are thrilled to announce the Friends Birthday Bash on 10/05/2024! Established in 1999, it is the Friends of Malheur NWR's 25th Anniversary! Our quarter century of conservation […]
Deschutes Land Trust Open House Save the Date! Join the Deschutes Land Trust at their annual Open House! October 8, 2024, 5-7pm (Remarks will begin at 6pm) Join us at […]
October 17th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Environmental Center October Birders' Night -- Bats of the Pacific Northwest and How They Inspired Radical Conservation Collaborations Birds are not the only […]
We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]
Dec-Feb: No wetland walks due to cold temps, little water, and few birds. ~ We will resume on the first Saturday of April. ~ Volunteers from the Crooked River Wetlands and Prineville Bird […]
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 […]
