Malheur, A High Desert Oasis in Need of Friends Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is 187,000 acres of wet meadows, alkaline playas, rocky ridges, and more – all situated in the northern reach of the Great Basin. From bobolink to badgers, the wildlife that depends on the protection of this wild landscape is as diverse as […]
Pollinator Pathways -- volunteer to do Hummingbird Garden Maintenance!
In 2025, Wetlands Walks will be held on the first and third Saturdays of the month starting in April and running through September. The first walk will be April 5, 2025 and the last walk of the year will be September 20, 2025. Walks will begin at 8:00AM and conclude at 10:00AM. The walks are […]
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and USFWS staff in surveying for Sandhill Crane pairs. This survey is part of an effort to reimagine crane monitoring at Malheur NWR and to better understand the impacts of invasive monocultures, such as reed canarygrass, on crane territories and reproduction at the refuge. In other words, you can help […]
Friends of Malheur NWR event -- Malheur After Dark at Sod House Ranch https://malheurfriends.org/events/malheur-after-dark-2/ Come celebrate dark skies and all things nocturnal at Malheur NWR Headquarters. ADA compliant bathrooms and parking will be available. There we’ll start the evening with a FREE Picnic including burgers from Alvord Beef and rootbeer floats! Then join in an […]
Join ECBA for a free guided bird walk at Sunriver. Meet at the Sunriver Nature Center at 7:30 am. Walk lasts about 3 hours. Distance 3-4 miles. Some walking on uneven terrain. Restrooms available midway and at the end. Bring binoculars. Dress for the weather. Walk led by Tom Lawler and Diane Burgess.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY -- GLOBAL SHOREBIRD COUNTS A week, around World Shorebirds Day (6 September) is dedicated for a worldwide shorebird counting. Make great use of your eBird account to participate in this wonderful citizen science opportunity. Please see the following website for details. https://www.worldshorebirdsday.org/global-shorebird-counts
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday.
In 2025, Wetlands Walks will be held on the first and third Saturdays of the month starting in April and running through September. The first walk will be April 5, 2025 and the last walk of the year will be September 20, 2025. Walks will begin at 8:00AM and conclude at 10:00AM. The walks are […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY -- INTERMOUNTAIN WEST SHOREBIRD SURVEYS Fall Peak Migration Survey Windows: August 9-22nd https://www.imwss.org/ Shorebirds represent important species diversity and are indicators of environmental health. Wetland sites across the Intermountain West are oases for migratory shorebirds. A comprehensive shorebird survey was last completed across the region in 1989-1995, but much has changed in the […]
Birding Northern Spain Presented by Chuck and Dorothy Gates Come join us as we vicariously bird the northern half of Spain through a fast-paced slide show and talk. Chuck and Dorothy Gates spent nearly a month in that country this year and they are excited to share what they found. They will talk briefly about […]
Join ECBA for a free guided bird walk at Sunriver. Meet at the Sunriver Nature Center at 7:30 am. Walk lasts about 3 hours. Distance 3-4 miles. Some walking on uneven terrain. Restrooms available midway and at the end. Bring binoculars. Dress for the weather. Walk led by Tom Lawler and Diane Burgess.