Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival 2024
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 […]
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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 StatesWe 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 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 […]
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 […]
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Birders Connect at Idlewild Campground
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 […]
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 […]
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 StatesWe 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 StatesThe 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 StatesWe 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 […]
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 StatesWe 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 […]
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 StatesWe 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 […]
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 ecaudubon@gmail.com 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 StatesWe 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 […]
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 ecaudubon@gmail.com 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 StatesWe 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 […]
September Birders’ Night — Golden Eagles Nesting in Oregon (2011-2020) with Frank Isaacs
Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, ORSeptember 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 in Oregon, and compare and contrast the status of Golden Eagles and Bald Eagles nesting in the state. This will be a fun and informative […]
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 StatesWe 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 […]
Children’s Forest Central Oregon Discover Nature Festival in Bend
Alpenglow Park 61049 SE 15th St,, Bend, OR, United StatesChildren'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 ecaudubon@gmail.com 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, ORPollinator 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, OregonOregon 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 StatesWe 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 StatesThe 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 StatesDeschutes 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, OROctober 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 StatesDec-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 StatesAnnual 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 ecaudubon@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation.
ODLT 7th Anniversary Event
The Embark Coworking Community 2843 NW Lolo Dr, Bend, OR, United StatesODLT 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, ORNovember 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 the public. If you are interested in attending, contact ecaudubon@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation.
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 together their teams for the count but I do imagine there will be openings available for those who want to participate all day. Feeder watchers […]
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 Tuesday December 17th for sector assignments. The details for the compilation meeting time and place are TBD. Please contact Marty St. Louis if you would like […]
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 […]
Sunriver CBC
Sunriver CBC, Friday, December 20th. More details to come ....
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 […]
Madras CBC
Madras CBC, Thursday, December 26th Birding Volunteers will meet at Madras Black Bear Diner on Thursday Dec. 26, 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 […]
Prineville CBC
Prineville CBC – Tuesday, 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 […]
Redmond CBC
Redmond CBC, Tuesday, January 2nd Contact: Mike Golden, 541-420-5814, gardenbug99@bendbroadband.com.
2025 Summer Lake Wildlife Area Shorebird Survey
Summer Lake 53447 OR-31, Summer Lake, OR, United StatesVOLUNTEER 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 Summer Lake Wildlife Area. When: Saturday & Sunday, May 31 and June 1, 2025 Why: The survey was established in 2009 to monitor breeding shorebird and […]