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.

Burrowing Owl Owlets, photo: Danielle Munzing

Red Crossbill, photo: Nadia Haq

Red Crossbill, photo: Nadia Haq

 

Long-billed Curlew, photo: Ian Jackson

Ruddy Duck, Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson, Arizona, photo: Mick Thompson

Want to join Yakima Audubon Society or renew your membership? Click here.

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!

OCTOBER 2025

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.

JANUARY 2026

Saturday, January 3, 2026. Christmas Bird Count

Field Trips

Read more about field trips here.

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, 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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Join our field trips and support our conservation work.

Green-winged Teal, photo: Gerald Lisi

Barrow’s Goldeneye, photo: Alex Kistler

American Avocet, photo: Alex Kistler

American Bittern, photo: Alex Kistler