A recent study, “Birdwatching linked to increased psychological well-being on college campuses: A pilot-scale experimental study,” published in June, adds to the growing body of evidence that being outside is good for you. Nature-based experiences, and birdwatching in particular, were…
Lane County Audubon is working with partners across the state to develop an Oregon Bird-Friendly Community Certification program, which also includes the Non-Lead Ammunition campaign detailed below. Habitat Haven is equally integral to that work. The combined programs recognize the…
The birds are coming, and we encourage everybody to get outside and enjoy spring birding and the amazing spectacle of migration. Information about our bird outings (first and third Saturdays) can be found in our newsletter along with our website…
The 2024 Oregon legislative session has just convened. Three wildlife bills that Lane Audubon is supporting are up for hearing this week. Please let your legislators know that you support these bills. Find your legislator on the Oregon Live website. …
The 2024 Oregon legislative session has just convened. Three wildlife bills that Lane Audubon is supporting are up for hearing this week. Please let your legislators know that you support these bills. Find your legislator: gov.oregonlive.com/legislators/ Or use the OLIS…
On the state level, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking input on drone regulations at state parks. Please use the following information to weigh in before December 29 on the Oregon State Parks page for Plans, Rules,…
Lane Audubon is pleased to launch our Lights Out Campaign. Mayor Lucy Vinis has signed on for the city with a proclamation that encourages community members to reduce unnecessary light at night. Artificial light at night has been shown to…
When I first heard the term “Crumb Clean,” I thought someone was making a polite suggestion after I ravished that last piece of blueberry lemon loaf. Turns out it was the name of a promising campaign that will help protect…
Who? Why? When? Where? How? So many questions are asked about bird migration and so many scientific studies are done to supply a rich font of answers. Why and when? Birds in the Northern Hemisphere migrate in the spring to…
Why do trees hate riddles? Because they don’t like being stumped. How do trees get online? They just log in. Why are trees the best networkers? They’re constantly branching out! Forest management got a tree-mendous (okay, I’ll stop) amount of…