Delintment Lake with Bird Alliance of Oregon

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 […]

ECBA Board Meeting

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 2024

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 […]

P-Ranch River Walk with Bird Alliance of Oregon

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 opportunities for observing birds and the occasional beaver or other mammal. We will walk from the trailhead for the River Trail, up the river approximately […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

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. […]

Glenn Cantor Mindful Birding Series

The Deschutes Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve Cemetery Rd., Sisters, OR, United States

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 much loved member of our birding community who recently passed, was one of the participants who expressed great enthusiasm about this new program and had […]

Wednesday Birders 2024

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 […]

Malheur Interior West Snowy Plover Survey with Bird Alliance of Oregon

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 areas are typically closed to the public so this is a great opportunity to see parts of the Refuge that not many people get to […]

Wednesday Birders 2024

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 Board Meeting

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 ecba@ecbirds.org for a Zoom invitation.

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

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. […]

Malheur HQ with Bird Alliance of Oregon

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 […]

Malheur’s Benson Pond with Bird Alliance of Oregon

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 […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

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. […]

P-Ranch River Walk with Bird Alliance of Oregon

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 opportunities for observing birds and the occasional beaver or other mammal. We will walk from the trailhead for the River Trail, up the river approximately […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

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. […]

ECBA Board Meeting

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 ecba@ecbirds.org for a Zoom invitation.

Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Birders Connect at Burns/Hines Nature Trail

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 meadows, shrubs, and trees are good for a diversity of raptors and passerines. We’ll head to drinks, meals, and socializing after. Distance: 2 miles Elevation […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

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. […]

Malheur Fall Shorebird Survey with the Bird Alliance of Oregon

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 migrating and staging shorebirds. This survey is part of a project organized by Point Blue Bird Observatory and National Audubon, with support from the USFWS. […]

Malheur After Dark with the Bird Alliance of Oregon

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 for bats and badgers, and enjoy a star viewing experience with Amy Bielbisi and Oregon Star Safari.  For more information, see here: https://audubonportland.org/events/

ECBA Board Meeting

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 ecba@ecbirds.org for a Zoom invitation.

CANCELLED THIS WEEK: Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

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. […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

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

Alpenglow Park 61049 SE 15th St,, Bend, OR, United States

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 Park. The event is free!

ECBA Board Meeting

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 ecba@ecbirds.org for a Zoom invitation.

ODLT Volunteer Opportunity–Burrowing Owl Dig

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 on models that have proven successful in similar efforts. A wildlife camera will also be installed to monitor any increased activity. When: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024  10:30 […]

Pollinator Pathway’s Fall Social and Seed Swap

Worthy Brewing 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR

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 for native habitat. Date: Wednesday October 2, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR 97701 Register […]

Oregon Natural Desert Association Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, Oregon

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 incredible work being done by activists around the world, and celebrate the beauty of our planet. Their carefully curated lineup will take you on a breathtaking […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

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. There are no walks offered in December through February. In Apr-Oct, we meet at 7:45am and start the 2-hour walk at 8:00am In Nov. and […]

Friends of Malheur NWR’s 25th Anniversary Birthday Bash

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, OR, United States

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 stewardship happens to coincide with the 90th Birthday of Founding Member and renowned Central Oregon Conservation Leader, Alice Elshoff. Join them as we celebrate this shared […]

Deschutes Land Trust Open House

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend, OR, United States

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 our annual Open House on October 8th at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. Celebrate an outstanding year of land conservation, community, and […]

October Birders’ Night — Bats of the Pacific Northwest and How They Inspired Radical Conservation Collaborations

Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, OR

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 creatures flying in Central Oregon.  Do you ever wonder what you are seeing as the bird world transitions to the bat world at dusk?  We […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

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. There are no walks offered in December through February. In Apr-Oct, we meet at 7:45am and start the 2-hour walk at 8:00am In Nov. and […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk (please note later start)

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

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 Club sponsor monthly bird walks at the wetlands in Prineville on the first Saturday of the month. There are a couple of seats on golf […]

Annual Business Meeting & Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction

Aspen Hall 18920 NW Shevlin Park, Bend, OR, United States

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 have been sent out via Member Planet.  We are requesting RSVP's.  Please let us know if you did not receive an invitation. This year’s Annual […]

ECBA Board Meeting

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 ecba@ecbirds.org for a Zoom invitation.

ODLT 7th Anniversary Event

The Embark Coworking Community 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR, United States

ODLT 7th Anniversary Event Date and time:  Wednesday, November 13 · 6 - 7:30pm PST Location:  Oregon Desert Land Trust @ The Embark Coworking Community, 2843 Northwest Lolo Drive Bend, OR 97703 Show map About this event Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes The Oregon Desert Land Trust started in fall of 2017. We're thankful […]

November Birders’ Night – Planning International Birding Trips

Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, OR

November Birders’ Night–Planning International Birding Trips Thinking about going on a birding trip to see some amazing new birds?  Overwhelmed by the number of tour operators, destinations, itineraries, and travel options?  If so, please join us for an informative Birders’ Night featuring Steve Kornfeld who will be sharing his perspective on these things based on his many […]

ECBA Board Meeting

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 […]

Bend CBC

Bend CBC, Saturday, December 14th The 57th Bend Christmas Bird Count will be held on the first Saturday of the count period, December 14th.  Many of the sector leaders have put […]

Summer Lake CBC

Summer Lake CBC, Tuesday, December 17th Please join us for the 37th annual Summer Lake CBC.  The plan is to meet at the ODFW Summer Lake Wildlife Headquarters at 8:00am on […]

CANCELLED: Hart Mountain CBC

Hart Mountain (Wednesday, Dec 18th) CANCELLED DUE TO EARLIER FIRES. This count on Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge and neighboring parts of the Warner Valley Wetlands near Plush. This year's count has a high probability of being canceled due to access restrictions affecting most of the circle, in the aftermath of the 2024 Warner Peak Fire. Check back after […]

Birders’ Night–Birds & Brew Edition

Broken Top Bottle Shop 1740 NW Pence Lane, Bend, OR, United States

We had a great Birders’ Night in November with Steve Kornfeld sharing his experiences planning international birding trips.  There was a lot of enthusiasm and energy at the event and the house was full!  So, we decided to have a Birds & Brews edition of Birders’ Night in December, a month when we typically don’t […]

Sunriver CBC

The Sunriver Nature Center's 2024 "Christmas" Bird Count will be on December 20th, if you need more information email bird@snco.org.

Sheldon CBC

Sheldon (Friday, Dec 20th) Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge is the sister refuge to Hart Mountain, just across the state line in northern Nevada. Most of the circle is sagebrush, canyons, and rimrock, with no trees in vast areas of the circle. Wintering birds tend to concentrate in the Virgin Valley wetlands which usually have some […]