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Lane County Butterfly Club Meeting

Willamalane Adult Activity Center 215 W C St., Springfield, OR, United States

Rick Ahrens presents Identifying and Counting Mountain Butterflies in Oregon

Third Saturday Bird Outing May 18

Skinner Butte Riverplay Discovery Village 248 Cheshire Ave, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

2024 Wildflower and Music Festival

Mt Pisgah Arboretum 34901 Frank Parrish Rd., Eugene, OR, United States

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…

LCAS Program Winged Flowers — A First Look at Butterflies

Campbell Center 155 High St, Eugene

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,…

First Saturday Birding-June 1

TBA

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…

Third Saturday Birding June 15

Parking lot, off Leo Harris Parkway 2797 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States

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…

Learn to Count Butterflies in Local Parks

TBA

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

Ochoco Butterfly Count

Ochoco National Forest

The 35th year of the Ochoco Butterfly Count. This field trip will 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. We will meet at a campground in the Ochoco National Forest about 15 miles east of Prineville. Preregistration…

First Saturday Bird Outing July 6

TBA

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…

Third Saturday Bird Outing

Clearwater Park 2400 Clearwater Ln, Springfield, United States

The 3rd Saturday Bird Outing on July 20 will be at Clearwater Park in Springfield and led by Donna Albino. We will meet at 8:00am in the parking lot near the Clearwater Park Disc Golf Course. 2400 Clearwater Ln, Springfield, OR 97478.  See map link at the end of this announcement. The walk will be…

First Saturday Bird Outing August 3

TBA

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…

Third Saturday Bird Outing August 17

TBA

Our Third Saturday Bird Outings continue to be open to all participants. Leaders and locations are TBA. Details of each will be posted here and on the LCAS Facebook page as we get closer to the dates. FMI: Lalla Pudewell, tolalla@gmail.com or check this website and/or the Lane Audubon Facebook page close to the outing date.

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.