Our annual Amazon bike path cleanup is set for Saturday, April 12, 9 am to noon. Because it feels good and is fun, we typically have a good turnout. We will meet near the Euphoria Chocolate Company at Stewart Rd…
Now that spring migration has begun, we want to remind our community members about our Lights Out! Program. Artificial lights at night are disruptive to the health of people and wildlife and may disorient migrating birds, thus increasing the rate…
Spring is here, and we are getting new enrollments daily for our backyard habitat certification program. Habitat loss is a primary reason for declining bird species worldwide. Science informs us that enriching habitat in our yards helps birds reproduce and…
Lane Audubon is happy to have helped found and continue to support the Students of Eugene Bird Society, an official UO student organization. We are cheered that they will once again help with our Vaux’s Swift count this spring. Pictured is…
We want to thank Dennis Arendt for his continued efforts to engage speakers, host, and enhance our 4th Tuesday speaker programs through the year. Recently, to make technical improvements, he purchased a new computer and microphones so the Zoom audience can…
Watch on YouTube here. The Lane County Audubon Society will feature a presentation about the thousands of little long-distance fliers who visit a local chimney each spring and fall. Our own Dick Lamster and Maeve Sowles will discuss the fascinating…
KLCC Story: Lane County Audubon Society program helps residents create ‘Habitat Havens’ in their backyard. Listen here: As wildlife disappears at an alarming rate, studies show that eco-friendly practices in the backyard help in preserving pollinators and birds. The Lane County Audubon Society is working with Eugene/Springfield…
Cascades Raptor Center is conducting a survey to gather information on active raptor nests in the 2025 nesting season to help gather resources and information to have available as part of our re-nesting efforts for young raptors. There are occasional…
In response to the announcement about our upcoming name change, we received many suggestions for what our new name might be. In changing, we will join more than 40 former Audubon chapters that are now using the “Bird Alliance” moniker…
In 2024, the Audubon in the Schools initiative served 732 students. Through the dedication of six volunteers, we facilitated 25 visits, resulting in 51 hours of classroom engagement. Our educational offerings comprise two distinct programs: Feathers and Binoculars. By providing…