Story by Don Rose, photos by Ken PittsVancouver Audubon celebrated its 50th Anniversary at its monthly meeting on December 2. We had a great turnout of currently active members and members of historical interest, including previous Chapter Presidents and Board members. Washington Audubon Interim Executive Director Trina Bayard kicked off the celebration with a niceContinue reading “Vancouver Audubon Celebrates its 50th Anniversary”
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Come Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary!
by Becky Boley & Joan Durgin Join us Tuesday December 2nd at our regularly scheduled meeting when we celebrate the Vancouver Audubon chapter’s 50th anniversary! We will recognize past presidents, reflect on memories, hold a short trivia contest, have photos and other displays and wrap up with door prizes. We invite you to celebrate withContinue reading “Come Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary!”
Vaux’s Swift Viewing
By Susan Saul The southward migrating Vaux’s swifts have abandoned Chapman School in Portland, but that does not mean you are without viewing opportunities. Down the Columbia River from Vancouver, the chimney at the Riverside Community Church in Rainier, Oregon, has hosted up to 25,000 Vaux’s swifts during migrations since the chimney was uncapped andContinue reading “Vaux’s Swift Viewing”
If You Are Headed to the Coast, Share the Shore!
brought to our attention by Don Rose Western Snowy Plovers, Horned Larks, and other wildlife use the sandy beach habitat. Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) suggests taking these steps to help keep plovers and other coastal wildlife safe:–Respect closures: Do not walk into the dunes beyond posted closure signs. –Dogs + Birds = Problems. Keep dogsContinue reading “If You Are Headed to the Coast, Share the Shore!”
VAS 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Event
by Tom Tinsley Albeit the 2025 Summer Solstice actually occurred on Friday June 20 th at 7:42 pm. On Tuesday June 24 th the Vancouver Audubon Society (VAS) held its 3rd annual Summer Solstice gathering. For those who don’t know, the summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. ManyContinue reading “VAS 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Event”
Sunnyside Environmental School Visits Steigerwald
By Mae and Ruby We are middle school students from Sunnyside Environmental School in Portland. Recently (May 29, 2025) we went on a field trip to Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge with Ken Pitts as our guide. We learned quite a bit about the birds that live there. The experience was magical. We got toContinue reading “Sunnyside Environmental School Visits Steigerwald”
Vancouver Pollinator Festival June 21
by Don Rose Come join us on June 21 as we participate in the 2nd annual Pollinator Festival hosted by the Vancouver Bee Project. We will be hosting a booth there to share information about Vancouver Audubon and local bird resources. There will be a multitude of other information booths available to tap into theContinue reading “Vancouver Pollinator Festival June 21”
Tabling at Columbia Springs Kids Fishing Festival
by Tom Tinsley On Saturday, May 17th, members of the Vancouver Audubon Society (VAS) took part in a tabling event. It was held at the Columbia Springs Kids Fishing Festival. For those who don’t know what tabling is, it is essentially an activity where an organization shares information and knowledge. This sharing is about aContinue reading “Tabling at Columbia Springs Kids Fishing Festival”
Katie Warner
By Don Rose Our own Katie Warner was recently acknowledged on an episode of the American Bird Association podcast for her help with the update of the National Geographic Field Guide. Katie has been our website editor and co-leader of our Young Birders Club while finishing high school for the past couple years. She willContinue reading “Katie Warner”
Land Acknowledgement
By Don Rose Vancouver Audubon Society has adopted a new land acknowledgement statement that will be shared on our bird walks, field trips, and other events. We hope that the statement will connect participants with the history and spiritual quality of the area we are visiting, promote openness to all who are attending, and inspireContinue reading “Land Acknowledgement”
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