The Yakima Valley Audubon Society is people dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of the natural world. Through birding, education, and conservation activities in our community, we raise awareness and promote the cause of global environmental protection.

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Ruddy Duck, Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson, Arizona
A Western Meadowlark sings on a fence at at Pawnee National Grassland in Weld County, Colorado, on May 25, 2020. Weld County; Colorado; United States; North America; Places; Pawnee National Grassland; Icteridae; Passeriformes; Birds; Animals; Nature; West
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SEPTEMBER 2025

Friday, September 26, 6:00-8:30 pm. Resilience Film Festival. Student Union and Recreation Center at Central Washington University, 700 University Way, Ellensburg.  See details: https://mtsgreenway.org/get-involved/events/film-fest/

OCTOBER 2025

YVAS Board Elections We want to meet you!  We are looking for Board members for Conservation, Education, and Officers for President, Vice-president and Directors-at-large.  Elected positions start in January for a two-year term.  Please contact Sarah Shippen, ses1440@outlook.com if you would like to hlearn about this opportunity.  Board meetings are one-hour via Zoom, August – June.  We hope you will consider joining us!

Saturday, Oct 11, 9:00 -11:00 am.  Second Saturday Bird Walk, Sportsmen Park, Yakima. Leaders Sarah Shippen & Gene Miliczky,  ses1440@outlook.com. No need to sign up in advance.  Discover Pass required. Meet at the Interpretive Nature trail parking lot.

Thursday, Oct 23, 7:00 pm. YVAS October Program and Meeting:  Andy Stepniewski, Cascade Ridges – a southbound highway in fall for raptors and other birds. Read more here.

DECEMBER 2025

Thursday, December 4, 7:00 pm. YVAS October Program and Meeting:  Paul Bannick, A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers. Read more here.

Field Trips

Read more about field trips here.

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Read about our upcoming Field Trips and activities, and all the ways you can get involved with the Yakima Valley Audubon Society.

Upcoming Program

Thursday, Oct 23, 7:00 pm. YVAS October Program and Meeting:  Andy Stepniewski, Cascade Ridges – a southbound highway in fall for raptors and other birds. Read more here.

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Green-winged Teal, photo: Gerald Lisi

Barrow’s Goldeneye, photo: Alex Kistler

American Avocet, photo: Alex Kistler

American Bittern, photo: Alex Kistler