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Cottage Grove Christmas Bird Count

Vintage Inn Restaurant 1590 Gateway Blvd,, Cottage Grove, OR, United States

You are invited to join the Coast Fork Birders in the Cottage Grove Christmas Bird Count on Saturday Dec. 30. All levels of bird enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in this annual Count. It’s an opportunity to contribute to a worldwide citizen science project. Participants will gather at 6:30 am for a breakfast meeting…

2023 Eugene Christmas Bird Count

TBA

The 2023 Eugene Christmas Bird Count (ECBC) is on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Yes, this is New Year’s Eve, but we will be done by dusk, which will give you plenty of time to still party hardy. The date is our regular day within the normal three-week Count Period and will be our 82nd Christmas…

First Saturday Bird Outing, January 6

Our First Saturday Bird Outings, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are meant to hold intentional space for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ birders. Birders of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join, particularly those who may have felt intimidated at the thought of birding alone or on other guided…

Exploring New and Unusual Fruiting Plants for the Willamette Valley

Unitarian Universalist Church 1685 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR, United States

Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group: Exploring New and Unusual Fruiting Plants for the Willamette Valley Sam Hubert, Nursery Manager at Portland’s One Green World Nursery, will give a presentation about new and promising species and cultivars of edible plants for the Willamette Valley. FMI about the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group or this event, visit the…

CANCELLED-Third Saturday Bird Outing

Willamette Confluence 33995 Seavey Loop Rd, Eugene

This 3rd Saturday Outing has been cancelled due to the recent storm.  There may be damaged or fallen trees in the walk area. We plan to reschedule this outing later this spring when conditions are more favorable. Thanks for your understanding. February walk details will be posted in early February. See you then! Willamette Confluence…

Two Midwinter Eagle Counts in January

Dorena Reservoir 901 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR, United States

Morning Count   9:30 am, Dorena Reservoir.  Park in the Walmart parking lot (close to Outdoor Living) Afternoon Count   2 pm, Cottage Grove Reservoir.  Park at Lakeside Park You can join us at either one or both. If you want to survey both reservoirs, be sure to bring lunch and water (or a hot beverage) for…

Two Midwinter Eagle Counts in January

Lakeside Park, Cottage Grove Reservoir 75166 Cottage Grove Reservoir Rd, Cottage Grove,, OR

Morning Count   9:30 am, Dorena Reservoir.  Park in the Walmart parking lot (close to Outdoor Living) Afternoon Count   2 pm, Cottage Grove Reservoir.  Park at Lakeside Park You can join us at either one or both. If you want to survey both reservoirs, be sure to bring lunch and water (or a hot beverage) for…

LCAS Program Meeting: Borneo: Vignettes of a Vanishing World

Campbell Center 155 High St, Eugene

To view on YouTube In April of 2023, Magnus Persmark and his wife, Rosie Hammond, joined a small group led by a local guide, that explored the Malaysian part of Borneo for several weeks. Although focused on birds, Magnus will share some of their overall experiences there in this presentation. Borneo, the third largest island…

First Saturday Birding, Feb 3

TBD

Our First Saturday Bird Outings, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are meant to hold intentional space for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ birders. Birders of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join, particularly those who may have felt intimidated at the thought of birding alone or on other guided…

Third Saturday Birding, Feb 17 Delta Ponds

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Meet at 8am at the Greenway Pedestrian/Bike bridge and walk over to Delta Ponds.  Parking is avaialble at Valley River Center.  Walk will be on  paved and gravel paths. We are excited to have Anne and Dan Heyerly as our walk leaders this month. Our Third Saturday Bird Outings continue to be open to all…

LCAS Program Meeting: Gardening for the Bees (& Birds)

Campbell Center 155 High St, Eugene

Join Zoom Meeting https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/97477107142?pwd=V2hHU1lnZFA4WFFwV1VlUkJqQ2d0Zz09 Meeting ID: 974 7710 7142   Passcode: 941470 By now you’ve probably heard about the “insect apocalypse” and how many of our pollinators are in decline, some seriously so. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about this subject at our February 27 program meeting. This presentation will be given by a…

Program Meetings

Our monthly program meetings have something for everyone. During the last year we hosted programs by naturalists, wildlife artists and expert birders on a variety of topics from the birds of Hawaii, to ravens, wolves, and people, to the migration of red knots. Participating in a program meeting is a fun way to get involved with Lane County Audubon. Meetings are free and open to all.

We are currently meeting on Zoom and in-person as conditions allow on the 4th Tuesday of each month between September and May at 7:00 p.m.