You are invited to attend a free real-time nature extravaganza right here in Eugene! The timing of the migration varies, so we hope the Vaux’s Swifts will show up when we gather to watch them ride in on warm winds from the south. Lane County Audubon Society will staff an informational table in the parking…
We've been monitoring the weather forecast for Sunday, and we've decided to CANCEL the Bike Path Clean-Up... to be rescheduled at a sunnier time in early summer. We appreciate your dedication to this cause, and we will be in touch once we have a new date to share. Thanks again, and we hope you enjoy…
Bee City invites you to participate in three exciting community bee surveys this spring! April 24, May 1, and May 4, join us for three afternoons of observing our vital pollinators in their natural habitats and mastering advanced bee identification techniques with expert August Jackson. We’ll provide bug nets, identification guides, and knowledgeable naturalists to…
Our First Saturday Bird Outings, created as part of our commitment to 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…
Explore Bethel’s beautiful Golden Gardens park and learn all about the critters that make this place home. From 10am to 2pm on May 4th, community organizations will join together and lead family friendly educational tours and activities around the park! --10am: Bird Tour --12pm: Bee Survey --1pm: Turtle walk Come celebrate our critters and natural…
Rick Ahrens presents Identifying and Counting Mountain Butterflies in Oregon
This outing will be at Skinner Butte Park led by Rachael Friese. We will meet at 8:00am in the parking lot near the Skinner Butte Park - RiverPlay Discovery Village Playground on Cheshire Ave. Eugene, OR 97401. The walk will be 2 -2 ½ miles long. We will be hiking up the butte and returning down…
In partnership with the Native Plant Society of Oregon and Lane Community College, Mount Pisgah Arboretum presents the 2024 Wildflower and Music Festival! View hundreds of species of local wildflowers on display in the Arboretum’s White Oak Pavilion. Enjoy guided nature tours, live music, local food, arts and crafts vendors, and information booths. LCAS members will…
To view on YouTube click here. Sue Anderson has been educating people about butterflies for many years, giving talks about butterflies to a wide array of groups. This will be her first time presenting under the auspices of the Lane County Audubon Society. We are excited that she has agreed to share her expertise, information,…
Our First Saturday Bird Outings, created as part of our commitment to 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…
The 3rd Saturday Bird Outing on June 15 will be at Alton Baker Park and led by Katie McInnis. We will meet at 8:00am at the small parking lot on Leo Harris Parkway near Autzen Stadium and the BMX track. There is a small set of shelters for unhoused people near this parking lot. Restrooms…
Led by Sharon Blick. Location within the Eugene Count Circle TBA. Notification will come after participants preregister. This meeting and our June field trip aim to teach and review how to spot, identify, and count butterflies and recruit volunteers for long-running butterfly counts aimed at monitoring long-term trends in butterfly populations Preregistration required: naba.org
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.
