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”

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!”

ACTION ALERT: TELL CONGRESS TO REJECT FEDERAL LANDSALES IN THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL

By Susan Saul Republicans in Congress are working to pass a budget reconciliation bill that includes the mandatory sale of at least 2 million acres and up to 3.25 million acres of our public lands to private interests over the next 5 years. The proposal calls out Washington as one of 11 states where theContinue reading “ACTION ALERT: TELL CONGRESS TO REJECT FEDERAL LANDSALES IN THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL”

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”