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Bird-Safe Windows and Dark Skies Lighting are on the Vancouver City Council Agenda for January 12, 2026

Your Action Needed by Susan Saul Add this to your calendar The Vancouver City Council will be voting to adopt the proposed Green Building Program at its regular meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026. The Green Building Program is part of the City of Vancouver’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a moreContinue reading “Bird-Safe Windows and Dark Skies Lighting are on the Vancouver City Council Agenda for January 12, 2026”

VAS Community Outreach: Birding with Seniors on the Auto Route

By Beth Marlin Lichter On 12/11/25 Ken Pitts and I took senior residents from University Village in Vancouver, to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, River “S” Unit. This is the famous auto route, a 4-mile loop through diverse habitats, always a beautiful ride. Your vehicle is your blind this time of year, however between May 1st and September 30th one is permitted to exit the car along the route and walk the Kiwa Trail as well (unless aContinue reading “VAS Community Outreach: Birding with Seniors on the Auto Route”

Protect the Endangered Species Act

By Susan Saul The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is moving to weaken rules under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)—a law with a proven track record of success in protecting and recovering our most vulnerable birds. It continues to directly benefit nearly 100 of the country’s endangered and threatened bird species, including the Whooping Crane,Continue reading “Protect the Endangered Species Act”

Vancouver Audubon Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

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”

Short-eared Owls

Photos and Text by Isaac Lang After arriving in America, one of the birds that I desperately wanted to see again was the Short-eared Owl. The only time that I was able to lock eyes on one was when my dad and I saw a pair of them fly between two patches of forest inContinue reading “Short-eared Owls”

RECAP: First of the Month Bird Walk at Salmon Creek Greenway

By Sam Cable A gentle and intermittent drizzle paired with a cold, gray morning did not stop 13 observers from recording 51 species over 3 hours on our First of the Month Bird Walk led by Cindy McCormack. Leaving from the parking lot we wound our way around the softball facility whose manicured grass lawnsContinue reading “RECAP: First of the Month Bird Walk at Salmon Creek Greenway”

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!”