“Birding Northern Colombia: From the Caribbean to the Pacific and the Mountains in Between.” Southern Willamette Ornithological Club (SWOC) program--Randy Sinnott will share his knowledge and experiences of this area, home to roughly one-fifth of the world’s bird species. He joined a three-week guided tour there in April of this year. His presentation will include…
Our First Saturday Bird Walks, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are reserved for women, BIPOC, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 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 walks.…
Rachael Friese will lead the Third Saturday Bird Walk on October 21st at Luper Cemetery. We will meet at 8:00am at the gate to Luper Cemetery parking area off of Beacon Dr. (not Prairie Rd). Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. The walk is on a gravel road and is approximately 1 1/2 miles…
View on YouTube: With Steve Shunk. Tongues, Toes & Tales of Oregon Woodpeckers—Anatomy & Adaptation Imagine, for a moment, slamming your face into a brick wall going 16 miles per hour. This self-destructive (and foolish) act would generate a deceleration force of about 1,200 g. Yet, a woodpecker exerts the same force up to 20…
In partnership with Cascade Mycological Society and Lane Community College, Mount Pisgah Arboretum presents its 2023 Mushroom Festival. View hundreds of species of mushrooms on display in the Arboretum’s White Oak Pavilion. Enjoy guided nature tours, live music, local food, and arts and crafts vendors. Pre-purchase of tickets required ($15/free for Arboretum Members). For more…
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…
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.