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.
MAY 2025
May 22 (Thursday) YVAS Program: Learn to use eBird! Introduction to eBird and Merlin – hands on instruction with experienced YVAS members. Ice cream social to follow. In person only at Yakima Area Arboretum.
May 24 (Saturday) Field Trip: Ahtanum. Leader: Jeff Kozma, contact jkozma1049@gmail.com to sign up.
May 30 – June 2 (Friday-Monday) Wenas Campout. Read more about this event here.
JUNE 2025
June 5-8 (Thursday-Sunday) Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) and Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) joint conference, Yakima Convention Center. For details, https://wos.org/annual-conference/current-year/
June 10 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm. YVAS Board Meeting. Zoom
June 14 (Saturday) 8:00-10:00am. Second Saturday Bird Walk, Tieton Nature Trail. Meet at the trail parking lot at 8:00am. Leaders: Sarah Shippen and Gene Miliczky. Read more here.
Field Trips
Calliope Crier
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, May 22, 2025, 7:00pm. Yakima Area Arboretum. An introduction to eBird, with hands on training. Ice cream social. Read more here.
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Barrow’s Goldeneye, photo: Alex Kistler
American Avocet, photo: Alex Kistler
American Bittern, photo: Alex Kistler