By Shaunak Deshpande Our Give More 24! campaign to fund the Wings of Change initiative ends in just 4 days on September 24th . We are making a final push to reach our $5,000 goal on the platform. We currently have $1,870 from 37 donors raised through early giving. Any additional donations and promotion over theContinue reading “Give More 24 Ends on Thursday!”
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Comments Due on Roadless Rule Rescission by October 6th!
Don Rose The Trump Administration is proposing to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, opening more than 45 million acres of forests to road building, logging, mining, and other industrial development. These areas host groves of old-growth, clean drinking water, critical fish and wildlife habitat, and thousands of miles of hiking trails. We urge membersContinue reading “Comments Due on Roadless Rule Rescission by October 6th!”
BIRDING HOTSPOT: THE FLUSHING CHANNEL?
Words and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter Not much to pique your interest from the road, a gravel turnout with parking spaces, a bit of fencing, signage and a sloping, eroded dirt path leading to Vancouver Lake with litter strewn about. Normally I drive right by it on my way to Shillapoo Wildlife Area orContinue reading “BIRDING HOTSPOT: THE FLUSHING CHANNEL? “
ODE TO THE SUNFLOWER
Words and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter She stands in a field at least three feet high Tracking the sun as it crosses the sky Symbol of happiness, hope and devotion Bends like a wave in a Sunflower ocean
Position Statement on Proposed Port of Ridgefield Development Plan
Non-profits Vancouver Audubon Society (VAS) and Friends of Ridgefield have many common goals. Many of them are centered around protecting bird habitats and halting and reversing the decline of bird numbers in SW Washington. If you are getting this blog notification, you are likely one who is interested in doing the same. To help ourContinue reading “Position Statement on Proposed Port of Ridgefield Development Plan”
Bluebird Project 2026
Written by Patti Bright I started going to Bickleton Washington for birding in about 2020. It was touted as “The Bluebird Capital of The World.” And yes, there were a lot!! We started seeing houses a few miles from town and then more as we got closer, then throughout town and a bit beyond. SoContinue reading “Bluebird Project 2026”
Steigerwald Photo Group: Summer 2026 Activity
Written by Beth Marlin Lichter It’s the end of August, days are getting shorter and the afternoon heat does not feel as intense. Migratory bird parents are doing all they can do, preparing their fledglings for a daunting migration journey across continents, and before we know it, rain will be in the forecast. Some of ourContinue reading “Steigerwald Photo Group: Summer 2026 Activity”
VAS Birdathon & Great Press for Youth Program, Cameraderie!
By Ken Pitts Vancouver Audubon sponsors a group for youth ages 10-18 years of age called Cameraderie, focused on learning nature photography. Shaunak Deshpande, a rising junior at Camas High School, is the leader of the group. He has developed and carried out a fundraiser titled “Wings of Change” to fund equipment for loaner cameras,Continue reading “VAS Birdathon & Great Press for Youth Program, Cameraderie!”
Habitat Restoration with VAS’s Young Birders
Article written by Isaac Lang & photos taken this summer at Sams Walker Day Use Area by Ken Pitts Ever since I began this lifelong hobby of birdwatching, I have always wanted to do conservation and improve the well-being of the birds I love and care about. When I joined VAS and started the YoungContinue reading “Habitat Restoration with VAS’s Young Birders”
2026 Youth Photo Contest Prize Winners Shine
by Don Rose On June 24, 2026, Vancouver Audubon Society (VAS) hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of this past year’s Youth Nature Photo Contest. The event was well attended by contestants, parents, and Vancouver Audubon members. Ken Pitts served as the Moderator for the event and announced each of the winners as theirContinue reading “2026 Youth Photo Contest Prize Winners Shine”