At Malheur and across the National Wildlife Refuge System there has been much ado about a lot these days. Those of us in leadership positions with Refuge or Hatchery Friends groups have been closely monitoring the communications and guidance related to Director’s Order 230, which is likely to mean nothing to most people if not everyone reading this newsletter. But this, after all, is one of the many reasons I find producing this newsletter to be so valuable.
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Photo Story – This is What Parenthood is all About this Time of Year!
Watch a pair of Mountain Bluebirds feed their young through a series of photos by Abbott Schindler
June’s Malheur Musing
Greetings!Early in May the Friends Board of Directors and staff spent a full weekend engaged in visioning sessions and business meetings. It might not surprise you to read that I LOVE this sort of thing. The ideas and energy generated in those rooms are so inspiring to me.
Crooked River Wetlands Complex Guided Birdwalks Schedule 2026
First and third Saturday of every month, April – September, 7:45- 10:00 am.Killdeer chick, photo by Chuck Gates
Garden for Birds
Birds need our help. Habitat loss is the #1 threat facing birds and we can do something about it in our outdoor spaces, gardens, and landscapes. Learn about the GARDEN FOR BIRDS PROJECT from Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Osprey Watch
OSPREY WATCH is a global community science project that tracks osprey nesting activity over time. Think Wild is leading local efforts here in Central Oregon with participation from ECBA volunteers. Observing, monitoring nests, and submitting data on a regular basis contributes to a much larger data base that is growing all the time.