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SUMMARY:JUST ADDED: March Birders' Night: The Incredible Uniqueness of Baby Birds' Developmental Journey
DESCRIPTION:Title: The Incredible Uniqueness of Baby Birds’ Developmental Journey by Elise Wolf \nStep into the enchanting world of baby bird development! What’s so intriguing about these feathered marvels? Most baby birds are hidden from view\, yet each undertakes a unique and extraordinary developmental journey. From the cozy warmth of the nest to the exhilarating first flight to the bird’s hatch-year challenges\, we’ll explore the remarkable transformation of some of these tiny bundles of fluff into graceful avian wonders. We will delve into the fascinating uniqueness of baby birds as they navigate the challenges of fledging the nest and becoming self-sufficient. Join us as we celebrate the boundless wonders of some of our most interesting baby birds. \nElise Wolf has been a wildlife and habitat advocate for 30 years. In 2009\, she expanded into also caring for individual birds in need. After training with another rehabilitator for two years\, she founded Native Bird Care and started on an educational path to  work with birds that were in decline and help fill a critical gap in wildlife rehabilitation. Her training includes hands-on training with some of the top rehabilitators in the country\, along with multiple conferences and specialized research and study. \nElise is fascinated with the science behind every species of birds she cares for. To date\, she has treated 127 individual species (types) of birds\, from hummingbirds up to Trumpeter Swans. She personally writes the Native Bird Care blog and posts on Facebook\, applying her extensive knowledge about birds and other important issues. The Source and Nugget Newspapers in Central Oregon publish her writings as well. Community presentations are offered a couple of times a year. Elise will also present an occasional training class on avian rehabilitation. \nIf you cannot attend in person\, join on zoom.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/march-birders-night-understanding-where-the-click-clicks-are-and-are-not-in-the-east-cascades/
LOCATION:Environmental Center\, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave.\, Bend\, OR
CATEGORIES:Birder's Night
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SUMMARY:Deschutes Land Trust Nature Night: An Introduction to the Klamath Tribes
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to the Klamath Tribes \nJoin 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 the Klamath Tribes’ people\, then gain a better understanding about current issues related to treaty rights\, first foods\, and dam removal. Gabriann will finish the evening talking about the Klamath Tribes’ work on water and land restoration. \nThe Land Trust is working to make our events as accessible as possible. This event will feature: \n\nA free livestream option. Registration is required.\nAn ASL interpreter.\nAccessible parking\, a ramped entrance\, wheelchair seating\, restrooms\, water fountains\, and assisted listening devices at the Tower Theatre. Learn more.\nPlease let us know at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this event to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.\n\nAbout Gabriann Hall \nGabriann “Abby” Hall is an enrolled member of the Klamath Tribes. She was born and raised in the Fort Klamath Valley and attended school in Chiloquin\, Oregon. She then went on to attend Oregon State University\, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Ethnic Studies and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Gabriann later returned to school and received a Master of Arts in Teaching. She currently teaches Ethnic Studies\, Native Studies\, and Diversity in Allied Healthcare at Central Oregon Community College. \n*This is a Deschutes Land Trust event.  Please see their website for more information.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/deschutes-land-trust-nature-night-an-introduction-to-the-klamath-tribes/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, Oregon\, 97703
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 and enjoys birding together. Usually some advanced birders are there and are so helpful.  All are welcomed. We carpool when possible. \nAs times vary from week to week\, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday. \nAll the locations are listed on our website. From the home page\, select Birding Resources\, and from the drop-down menu\, you can choose Birding by County where you will get a list of favorite birding places including directions to the spots and what birds you might hope to find. \nOne of the goals of Wednesday Birders is to encourage everyone to use the ECBA birding site guides and get used to using those directions and the “how to bird it” tips for the locations. Simply select the county and the hotspots are listed alphabetically. \nImportant Notes: \n\nPlease remember to read COBOL by Tuesday mornings for last minute details and changes to plans in case of adverse weather\, road conditions or detours\, bird news or better birding opportunities. Watch COBOL for meeting and carpooling times and places or for changes in the plan.\nCOBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online.  It’s free to join.\nRemember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food\, sunscreen\, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.\n\nFor questions and for more information contact Brian MacDonald: brian.macdonald9@gmail.com  or ecaudubon@gmail.com
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/wednesday-birders-2024/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T200000
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SUMMARY:ONDA's Cultivating Partnerships: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science in Land Stewardship (Bend)
DESCRIPTION: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 of Two-Eyed Seeing. This event will explore how a merging of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Science can build cross-cultural partnerships and projects that conserve landscapes and elevate indigenous communities. ONDA’s Stewardship Director\, Gena Goodman-Campbell\, will delve into the current steps ONDA is taking to restore Oregon’s high desert in partnership with local tribes. \nDr. Cristina Eisenberg is the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources at Oregon State University in the College of Forestry (CoF) and Professor of Practice. In the CoF she is the director of the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Lab\, and the Indigenous Natural Resource Office. As a Native American and Latinx ecologist\, she leads several long-term ecological restoration projects\, including the BLM /OSU/Fort Belknap Grassland Restoration Project on the Northern Plains of Montana\, and the Pacific Northwest Tribal Conservation Corps Pilot Project for Seeds of Success\, which involves working with five of the Tribal Nations in Oregon. All the projects she leads incorporate Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and best Western science into ecocultural restoration practice. She works with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\, the US Forest Service\, the US Congress\, and the Bureau of Land Management to advise them on IK and Tribal Sovereignty and how to partner with Tribal Nations. Cristina is a Director at Large on the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Board of Directors. She leads the SER TEK Working Group and is the author of numerous books\, journal articles\, and book chapters. \n  \nFor more information about the event and registration\, please visit ONDA’s site: https://onda.org/event/cultivating-partnerships-traditional-ecological-knowledge-and-science-in-land-stewardship-bend/
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/ondas-cultivating-partnerships-traditional-ecological-knowledge-and-science-in-land-stewardship-bend/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, Oregon\, 97703
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SUMMARY:Birding by Ear 2024
DESCRIPTION: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\, trails.  New as well as seasoned birders are welcome! Learn to identify the birds you hear\, hone the skills you have\, or share your talent with others! The walk will take place every Tuesday through early June.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/birding-by-ear-2024/
LOCATION:Sawyer Park\, 62999 O. B. Riley Road\, Bend\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Birding by Ear,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T200000
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SUMMARY:ECBA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/ecas-board-meeting-11-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Dec-Feb: No wetland walks due to cold temps\, little water\, and few birds.\n~ We will resume on the first Saturday of March. ~  \nVolunteers 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.  \nThere are a couple of seats on golf carts for those needing some help getting around.  \nNo registration is required.  \nWe will meet at the Wetlands Pavilion\, located at 4035 Rimrock Acres Loop\, Prinveville OR \nWhat to bring/wear:  \n\nDress for 20 degrees colder than it will be. You can always shed layers. \nBinoculars (loaners will also be available) and scopes or camera\, if you have them.\nMeet at the Wetlands pavilion.\n\nFor more information please contact Chuck Gates at 541-280-4957\n \nSponsored by the Prineville Bird Club and the Wetlanders.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/crooked-river-wetlands-saturday-bird-walks-2-2/
LOCATION:Crooked River Wetlands Complex\, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville\, OR\, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop\, Prineville\, OR\, 97754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midday Wetland Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T203000
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SUMMARY:Deschutes Land Trust Nature Night: The Real Dirt on Soil!
DESCRIPTION:The Real Dirt on Soil! \nIt’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 soil and its fundamental importance to our lives. Learn what every human should know about the world of soils\, including all about nutrients\, how soil stores water and nutrients\, and the ways soil gives life to the world we know and love. \nThe Land Trust is working to make our events as accessible as possible. This event will feature: \n\nA free livestream option. Registration is required.\nAn ASL interpreter.\nAccessible parking\, a ramped entrance\, wheelchair seating\, restrooms\, water fountains\, and assisted listening devices at the Tower Theatre. Learn more.\nPlease let us know at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this event to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.\n\nAbout James Cassidy \nJames Cassidy has been an Instructor of Soil Science at Oregon State University for over 20 years. The introductory class now has over 100 students each term and is very popular. James is also the faculty advisor for the wildly popular OSU Organic Growers Club—OSU’s student farm. Coming from a non-traditional background (in the music industry for over 40+ years)\, he is passionate about soil and is popular with students because of his dynamic speaking style. The student farm project has over 300 student volunteers on its list-serve and continues to grow. The farm cultivates over 50 different fruit and vegetable crops and is in its 24th season. \n*This is a Deschutes Land Trust event.  Please see their website for more information.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/deschutes-land-trust-nature-night-the-real-dirt-on-soil/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, Oregon\, 97703
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240220
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SUMMARY:The Cornell Lab's Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is Coming…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome 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. \n\nPosters in English\, Spanish\, French\, and Portuguese;\nSocial media posts in English\, Spanish and French;\nDetails on how to participate in the count weekend.\n\nAlso\, we’ll be doing several webinars this year. If you are interested in attending them to learn more about the GBBC and birds\, mark your calendars for the dates below. \n  \nDetails and registrations links coming soon! \n\nFriday\, February 9\, 9:00 a.m ET: Merlin Bird Trivia with Bird Count India (India birds)\nSaturday\, February 10\, 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. GMT: LEGO’s Build the Change/GBBC\nTuesday\, February 13\, 1:00 p.m. ET: Beyond the Backyard – All About the GBBC\nThursday\, February 15\, 7:30 p.m. ET: Merlin Bird Trivia with Birds Canada (U.S./Canada birds)\n\nWe’re excited to celebrate another year of birds with you\, \nThe GBBC Team
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/the-cornell-labs-great-backyard-bird-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T210000
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SUMMARY:February Birders' Night--Birds Imagined in Music
DESCRIPTION:Birds Imagined in Music \nHow 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 Fox (beginning birders\, long-time concert-goers\, members of the esteemed Prineville Bird Club) will take us through 750 years of classical music inspired by birds. Owls\, cuckoos\, nightingales! Choral and orchestra music\, violin\, flute\, even a concert band. And\, a musical/avian mystery — was the composer imitating a Scarlet Tanager or a Red-Eyed Vireo? You decide. \nBy Rebekah Lambert and Mike Fox \nIf you cannot attend in person\, join on zoom.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/february-birders-night-birds-imagined-in-music/
LOCATION:Environmental Center\, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave.\, Bend\, OR
CATEGORIES:Birder's Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T193905Z
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SUMMARY:ECBA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/ecas-board-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T193000
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SUMMARY:ONDA's A Journey Through the Owyhee Canyonlands
DESCRIPTION: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 culture and history\, key wildlife habitats and many recreation opportunities. Karly Foster\, ONDA’s Campaign Manager\, will share conservation advocacy initiatives you can support to counter threats to the region and ensure that the Owyhee is protected. \nAbout the Presenters\nElisa Cheng grew up in California and Hawaii. She launched her web design career in 2002 spending a few years at an eCommerce company before realizing that her passion was in helping non-profits. From there she moved into a role helping non-profits of all sizes with their online presence. She now works as a digital consultant helping small businesses and non-profits expand their digital presence through SEO\, marketing\, web design\, social media\, and digital strategy. Elisa moved to Bend\, Oregon from Honolulu\, Hawaii in 2010 and loves all of the outdoor opportunities right out her door in Bend. \nGrowing up in Wyoming and Utah\, Natasha Bellis gained an early appreciation for wild and open spaces. Cultivating a love of the desert by roaming the canyon lands of southern Utah\, she was inspired to pursue a career in environmental studies and has spent the past 20 years working to conserve and protect natural resources. Natasha is currently a Program Manager with the Deschutes River Conservancy where she works to restore streamflow to Oregon’s rivers and streams by negotiating instream water right transactions and helping to shape state water law and policy. Natasha holds a masters of science in environmental studies from the University of Montana and a JD from Lewis and Clark Law School with a certificate in Environmental and Natural Resource Law. As a former law clerk with ONDA\, Natasha is excited to return to the organization as a board member. \nAs ONDA’s Campaign Manager\, Karly Foster develops and executes conservation campaign initiatives across millions of acres of Oregon’s high desert public lands at the local\, regional and national levels and with Tribal Nations\, by building relationships with diverse stakeholders and community partners to secure protection for public lands\, waters and wildlife. Karly grew up in the western Willamette Valley and as a fourth-generation Pacific City\, Dory-fisher\, her summers were spent fishing with her family in the Pacific Ocean. She received her bachelor’s in socio-cultural anthropology and Indigenous Nations studies at Portland State University. During undergrad\, she attended Tatoosh School in the Tongass National Forest\, studying southeast Alaska ecology and policy of place. Karly followed the coastal winds and eventually lived on organic farms in Aotearoa (New Zealand)\, where her views of what conservation\, natural resource management\, and Indigenous rights can look like\, expanded. Karly graduated from the McCall Field Campus of the University of Idaho with a master’s degree in environmental science and a certificate in environmental education and science communications in 2022. Her next stop was a research assistantship with a National Science Foundation grant in the Rocky Mountains\, which reignited her love for the ponderosa pine forests and sagebrush meadows she’d grown up with while camping in Central Oregon. Karly is excited to grow with ONDA in this beautiful place\, learn of all the socio-ecological intricacies of Oregon’s high desert and be a strong advocate for its eternal prosperity. \nFor more information about the program and registration\, please see ONDA’s site: https://onda.org/event/a-journey-through-the-owyhee-canyonlands/
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/ondas-a-journey-through-the-owyhee-canyonlands/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240204
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SUMMARY:Willamette Valley Bird Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! The 10th annual Willamette Valley Bird Symposium is scheduled for Saturday\, February 3\, 2024. \nRegistration opens on Friday\, 15 December\, 2023! \nTicketing is through University Events: https://oregonstate.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1414 \nTo 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 submit your art\, please visit: https://forms.gle/9QWiP5SHGoxV9qz29 \n  \nThe 2024 Symposium will be held IN PERSON. \nWe have two special plenary speakers this year. \nDr. Geoff Hill\, Professor at Auburn University\, will help us celebrate the remarkable color of birds. His talk: “The color of birds: How the power of science meets the beauty of birds” should inspire us about the amazing spectacle of avian coloration. \nTykee James from the National Audubon Society in Washington\, DC\, will discuss community building and inclusivity in birding through his talk “Building bridges with birds.” \nWe have a suite of speakers and special events planned as well\, including a focus on bird artists\, presentations on recently published books by local authors\, and a panel discussion where the audience can ask our plenary speakers and others any questions about birds. \nIn addition to the plenaries\, we will have many 7- and 15-minute talks to keep the pace moving and share with you the amazing variety of stories about birds our speakers have to offer. Expect talks about remote recorders to study bird song\, bird diversity across our mountains\, stunning photos of Tufted Puffins and what we can learn from them\, Slender-billed Nuthatches\, Streaked Horned Larks and much more! \nWe have also extended the length of breaks and will have an after-party at a local Corvallis watering hole so you can have more time to connect with your friends! \n• Regular Registration Deadline: January 16th\, 2024 \nWhat’s included with regular registration? \nRegular registration includes admission to the symposium and lunch. Regular registration includes free swag. \n• Late Registration Deadline: January 26th\, 2024 at 3 PM \nWhat’s included with late registration? \nLate registration includes admission to the symposium only. Late registration does not include commemorative items\, free swag\, or lunch. \nBeing Green At WVBS \nYOU can make a difference! Help WVBS and our planet by reducing your waste during the Symposium. Here are a few tips: \n\nBring your own coffee mug\, thermos\, and/or water bottle for refills\nYour swag bag is a great place to carry a cloth napkin and reusable cutlery so we can keep those items out of our landfill!\nIf you do use single-use items while at the event\, be sure to keep an eye out for recycling and composting bins and toss them appropriately to reduce your footprint\n\nHave other ideas? We’d love to hear how you stay green and help keep our community and planet zero-waste! Please email douglas.robinson at oregonstate.edu for suggestions. \nWhat is WVBS?\nAn annual\, day-long symposium bringing people together to celebrate birds. Learn more.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/willamette-valley-bird-symposium/
LOCATION:CH2M Hill Alumni Center\, 725 SW 26th St.\, Corvallis\, OR\, 97331\, United States
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SUMMARY:Deschutes Land Trust Nature Night: The Remarkable Native Bees of Central Oregon
DESCRIPTION:he Remarkable Native Bees of Central Oregon \nDid 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 Melathopoulos to learn about the unique and sometimes weird bees of Central Oregon. Andony will also discuss the ongoing efforts to find all of our native bees and provide gardening tips on how to make these special pollinators feel at home in your backyard. \nThe Land Trust is working to make our events as accessible as possible. This event will feature: \n\nA free livestream option. Registration is required; please register for the livestream.\nAn ASL interpreter.\nAccessible parking\, a ramped entrance\, wheelchair seating\, restrooms\, water fountains\, and assisted listening devices at the Tower Theatre. Learn more.\nPlease let us know at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this event to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.\n\nAbout Andony Melathopoulos \nAndony Melathopoulos is an Associate Professor in Pollinator Health Extension in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University\, which was the first such position in the US. He chairs the statewide bee protection initiative—the Oregon Bee Project\, is the Extension Educator for the Master Melittologist program\, and hosts a weekly podcast called PolliNation. \n*This is a Deschutes Land Trust event.  Please see their website for more details.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/deschutes-land-trust-nature-night-the-remarkable-native-bees-of-central-oregon/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, Oregon\, 97703
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SUMMARY:Great Basin Bird Observatory's January Lecture Series: Birds and Bugs in the High Mountains: How Extreme Climate Affects Insect Abundance and Chickadee Reproduction
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Whitenack will present in person and GBBO will host and provide snacks. We will also have a fun bird trivia challenge! \nLauren 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 food source for many birds during the breeding season. Come learn what she has discovered over the last 2 years of insect sampling and monitoring mountain chickadees in nest boxes! \nIn-person attendees: RSVP to outreach@gbbo.org \nVirtual attendees: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/great-basin-bird-observatorys-january-lecture-series-birds-and-bugs-in-the-high-mountains-how-extreme-climate-affects-insect-abundance-and-chickadee-reproduction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20231223T185914Z
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SUMMARY:ONDA's Dive into the Hive: Explore the World of High Desert Bees
DESCRIPTION: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\, Steens Mountain and Greater Hart-Sheldon. This visual presentation combines detailed photographs showcasing desert bees with insights into their pollination habits\, lifestyles\, and ecology. Discover the fascinating world of these vital pollinators\, from rare endemic species to the challenges they face in their natural habitats. Uncover the hidden wonders of bees and learn about how conservation can support the crucial roles these bees play in the delicate balance of Oregon’s high desert ecosystem. \nLincoln Best is a Faculty Research Assistant at Oregon State University Cooperative Extension and works on the Master Melittologist program and Oregon Bee Atlas. He instructs the Oregon Native Bee School Intermediate and Advanced courses. \nPlease visit ONDA’s site for more details about the program and registration:  https://onda.org/event/dive-into-the-hive-explore-the-world-of-high-desert-bees/.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/ondas-dive-into-the-hive-explore-the-world-of-high-desert-bees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
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SUMMARY:Great Basin Bird Observatory's January Lecture Series: Bee Research and Protecting Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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 will be there too! GBBO will host and provide snacks. We will also have a fun bird trivia challenge! Please RSVP using the links below. \nIn-person attendees: RSVP to outreach@gbbo.org \nVirtual attendees: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/great-basin-bird-observatorys-january-lecture-series-bee-research-and-protecting-pollinators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20240109T002453Z
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SUMMARY:Great Basin Bird Observatory's January Lecture Series: Movie Night with presentation by Dr. Frank Fogarty\, Montane Riparian Birds and their Habitats
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDr. Frank Fogarty will zoom in for this movie night style talk. GBBO will host and provide snacks. We will also have a fun bird trivia challenge! \nDr. Fogarty has conducted a substantial amount of research on birds in the Great Basin. He is currently an Assistant Professor at California State Polytechnic University at Humboldt. Dr. Fogarty will talk about riparian areas around creeks\, seeps\, and snow pockets that cover just a small fraction of the Great Basin’s mountains yet are a key resource for much of its avian diversity. He will discuss his work on these systems\, including how changes due to climate change and human activity potentially affect their bird communities. \nIn-person attendees: please RSVP to outreach@gbbo.org \nVirtual attendees: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/great-basin-bird-observatorys-january-lecture-series-movie-night-with-presentation-by-dr-frank-fogarty-montane-riparian-birds-and-their-habitats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20240105T183750Z
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SUMMARY:Klamath Basin Audubon Society public meeting's program: A Natural History of Oregon's Lake Abert
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 9th\, the Klamath Basin Audubon Society public meeting’s program will be:\n\nA Natual History of Oregon’s Lake Abert\npresented by Ron Larson\n(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 contents.\n\nThe meeting will take place at Favell Museum\, Klamath Falls\, starting at 6:30 pm. After a short chapter meeting Ron Larson will begin his presentation.\nThe meeting has a Zoom link for those who can not attend the meeting in person.\n\nI hope to see you in person at the meeting\, or on Zoom\, for this well researched topic by Ron.\n\nKevin Spencer\nrriparia@charter.net\nKlamath Falls\, Oregon\n\nBelow is the Zoom link\,\n\n\nKevin Spencer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nTopic: KBAS January 2024 General Meeting Abert Lk\nTime: Jan 9\, 2024 06:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83954249515?pwd=WD7D4c8eqD7PEEQUNXHpsQ8fvulVPs.1\nMeeting ID: 839 5424 9515\nPasscode: 750684\n—\nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,83954249515#\,\,\,\,*750684# US\n+12532050468\,\,83954249515#\,\,\,\,*750684# US
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/klamath-basin-audubon-society-public-meetings-program-a-natural-history-of-oregons-lake-abert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20231127T004217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T192522Z
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SUMMARY:Redmond CBC - January 3rd
DESCRIPTION:Redmond CBC\, Wednesday\, January 3rd \nContact: Mike Golden\, 541-420-5814\, gardenbug99@bendbroadband.com.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/redmond-cbc-january-3rd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20231229T233503Z
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SUMMARY:ECBA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/ecas-board-meeting-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231231T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20231127T003953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T192337Z
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SUMMARY:Prineville CBC - December 31st
DESCRIPTION:Prineville CBC – Sunday\, December 31st \nThis 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 Kathol has been a perennial hiker\, but he could use help covering this area.  If you are up for a winter hike\, please let me know.  This section has historically had some of the rarest and most uncommon species of the entire count circle — think Dusky Grouse\, Canada Jay\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Mountain Quail\, etc.  The rest of the circle offers a mix of driving and short walks. \nContact: Mark Gonzalez\, towhee@bendbroadband.com\, 541-233-3359.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/prineville-cbc-december-31st/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231227T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231227T153000
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SUMMARY:Madras CBC - December 27th
DESCRIPTION:Madras CBC\, Wednesday\, December 27th \nBirding 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 make special arrangements.  (Kimdell Owen used to meet here – coffee 3.99 and ranges from Grits $1.99 to full meal $15 or so but also has oatmeal\, biscuits/gravy  … and clean restrooms.  Located in the middle of Madras\, 237 SW 4th with access also from 5th.) \nReturn to house\, 225 NE 8th\, if possible\, between 3:00 and 3:30 pm. and leave Data collected. Hot coffee and warm soup  can be taken on the road\, or savored while you warm up and we SHARE OUR FINDINGS with each other at 3:30.  (Since we may finish earlier or later\, and weather always plays a part\, you may drop off counts anytime\, on the house porch\, use restroom facilities etc.) \nContact: Annette Lange Hildebrand\, 503-750-2567\, Lange69Annette@gmail.com
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/madras-cbc-december-27th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231220T130000
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CREATED:20231127T002902Z
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SUMMARY:Sunriver CBC - December 20th
DESCRIPTION:Sunriver CBC\, Wednesday\, December 20th \nEveryone 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 wheelchairs\, walkers or have other mobility needs better suited to counting from a fixed location.  For those needing Spanish translation during the Count\, we hope to have a Spanish speaking volunteer at one stationary count and on one hiking team.  We also will have a free kid event at the Nature Center\, run by the Nature Center’s awesome education team plus some volunteers\, from 9-1pm\, so parents and grandparents can bring kids and participate in the Count also. \nThe Sunriver Resort has generously offered to provide all volunteers with a twenty percent discount on non-alcoholic food and beverages at the Owl’s Nest where we will hold the Count ‘after party’ to warm up and share Count day tales together by their indoor fireplace. https://www.sunriverresort.com/…/owls-nest-bar-drinks… \nThe Sunriver Resort has also offered all volunteers a fifteen percent discount on stays relating to the Count. So you can stay the night at the Resort before the Count rather than drive to Sunriver in winter weather. \nIf you want to volunteer\, you MUST register with the Nature Center. All Resort discounts and the kid event are only available to registered volunteers. To volunteer\, register at: https://snco.org/christmas-bird-count/
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/sunriver-cbc-december-20th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231219T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T191610Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Lake CBC
DESCRIPTION:Summer Lake CBC\, Tuesday\, December 19th \nPlease 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 to participate or if you have any questions. \nContact: Marty St. Louis\, 541-219-0879\, stlouismartin541@gmail.com
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/summer-lake-cbc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20231127T001721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T191343Z
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SUMMARY:Bend CBC
DESCRIPTION:Bend CBC\, Saturday\, December 16th  \nThe 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 watchers are always welcomed\, too.  If you would like to participate\, please drop me a line at tc@empnet.com and let me know.  Some routes involve a lot of walking\, others are mainly driving.  Let me know your preference and your experience level.  We will try to accommodate as many as possible.  Remember this is a winter activity and requires dressing appropriately for the weather.  Every year someone shows up without a warm coat\, gloves or shoes that aren’t made for walking on forest trails. Meet at Pioneer Park at 7 am \nContact: Tom Crabtree\, tc@empnet.com.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/bend-cbc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20231011T183745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T140910Z
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SUMMARY:November Birders' Night
DESCRIPTION:Tundra Swan | Jack Williamson\n\nNovember  16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\nEnvironmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave.\, Bend\, OR\nTrumpeter 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 on the trumpeter swan restoration in the Summer Lake Wildlife Area. Join us for this Birders’ Night to learn more about these amazing birds!\n\nCan’t join in person? Join our zoom here.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/november-birders-night/
LOCATION:Environmental Center\, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave.\, Bend\, OR
CATEGORIES:Birder's Night
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20230823T172108Z
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SUMMARY:Green Ridge Raptor Count 2
DESCRIPTION:Bald Eagle\, photo by Chuck Gates. \nProject 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/.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/green-ridge-raptor-count-2/
CATEGORIES:Bird Count
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20230823T155808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T191412Z
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SUMMARY:October Birders' Night
DESCRIPTION:Pinyon Jays – Abbott Schindler\n\nOctober Birders’ Night: Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration Research\n\nJoin 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 of this out? While working for the American Ornithological Society\, Rebecca Heisman became fascinated with the varied and creative techniques that scientists have used to study bird migration\, and this eventually became the basis for her book Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration. In her talk\, she’ll share some surprising stories from the history of bird migration research and discuss why understanding migration is so crucial for bird conservation.\n\n\nIf you cannot attend in person\, join on zoom.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/october-birders-night-23/
LOCATION:Environmental Center\, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave.\, Bend\, OR
CATEGORIES:Birder's Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113929
CREATED:20230913T155806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T155806Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Birding: Oct. 14
DESCRIPTION:ECBA and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. \nThis is a free event\, but limited to ten people. You are welcome to register for one or more of the three sessions. (You will need to click on each link and RSVP separately for each event you want to attend.) \n\nSeptember 30 near Sisters at Deschutes Land Trust’s Whychus Canyon Preserve.\nOctober 7 near La Pine at Deschutes Land Trust’s Paulina Creek Preserve\nOctober 14 near Bend at Tumalo State Park (participants will need to pay a state park admission fee to park for this event).\n\nStarting at 9:30 am\, for about ninety minutes\, we will sit outside together mostly just listening and observing. For those wanting to share\, there will be some opportunities to talk about the birds around us. \nThis is not a formal meditation practice – as long as it is not too distracting or disturbing to nature around us\, you are encouraged to move as you need to stay comfortable and there is no required method of enjoying our silence. We will ask people to refrain from talking during the fifteen to thirty minute quiet periods. This is a chance to pause together and\, somewhat unobtrusively\, be with and appreciate the birds around us. \nDesigned to be an inclusive and accessible event\, please let us know if you require any accommodations. The sit area will be near several parking spaces for those with mobility needs.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/mindful-birding-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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