School is out for the summer, but that’s a temporary situation. The Audubon in the Schools program sends teams of volunteer instructors into the elementary schools to teach third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students both science and art using bird specimens,…
Thanks to Joyce Trawle for staffing an information table at South Eugene High School on Earth Day, April 21.Thanks to June Persson, who for the past couple of years helped distribute The Quail, our monthly newsletter, around town. Thanks also…
Lane County Audubon Society is hosting a family-friendly Migratory Bird Day event on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Alton Baker Park and at the Nearby Nature facilities.Primary activities and events will include bird walks, bird-…
It’s the time of year when we have an opportunity to create bird-friendly yards! Get out in the garden to work some landscaping magic with the purpose of welcoming the migrating birds to nest and raise their young in our…
Takeaways from our March Program on Birds and BugsDrinking shade grown/organic coffee helps improve habitat for migratory birds Eating organic bananas and other tropical fruit supports the production of organic produce in the U.S. Keeping cats indoors will save the lives of…
Lane County Audubon Society (LCAS) is an all-volunteer organization. Volunteering with LCAS is a great way to meet new people, give back to the community, and best of all, have fun! If you’re interested in volunteering for one of the…
April and springtime are a welcome change from our intense winter weather. Nature and the outdoors beckon with spring plant growth and the arrival of migrating birds. Each morning I open the upstairs window and breathe in the fresh air.…
We are grateful for the surprise donation of $750 we received from Avid Gardeners this month. The group is disbanding and decided to donate their remaining money to both LCAS and the Nature Conservancy. We truly appreciate their generosity!
Join us to welcome back the Vaux’s Swifts at Agate Hall chimney this Saturday April 22nd at sunset!!A few birds have been sighted, so we want to check it our ourselves.We expect the Vaux’s swifts to arrive with a warm…