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.
Calendar
Saturday, September 5, 8:00-11:00 AM. Kittitas Audubon Society First Saturday Bird Walk. More information.
Saturday, September 12, 9:00-11:00 AM. Second Saturday Bird Walk, Poppoff Trail, Union Gap. Leaders: Sarah Shippen and Gene Miliczky. Meet in the parking lot of the north-most roundabout on Valley Mall Boulevard at 9:00 AM, Exit 36 off of I-82. This monthly event is suitable for all ages and birding abilities. Participants may join for the entire two hours or for as long as they are comfortable. Explore this local hotspot with us—you will be amazed at how many species are present during fall migration. The Helen Jewett and Poppoff trails have a variety of habitats, and we can expect to see diverse species of birds during this walk. Dress for hot weather and bring a hat and water. No need to sign up in advance, but you may contact Sarah at ses1440@outlook.com with questions.
Thursday, Sept 24, 7:00 PM. September program and meeting: Steve Dougill – How to Count 4 Million Birds – Veracruz and its River of Raptors. Yakima Area Arboretum. More information.
Saturday, October 3, 8:00-11:00 AM. Kittitas Audubon Society First Saturday Bird Walk. More information.
October 5-9. Bellingham Bird Week More information.
October 9-11. ACOW 2026: A Stopover in Washington’s Flight Plan, Audubon Council of Washington (ACOW) in Bellingham. See website for details and registration.
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 PM. October program and meeting. Andy Stepniewski – topic TBD. Yakima Area Arboretum.
Saturday, November 7, 8:00-11:00 AM. Kittitas Audubon Society First Saturday Bird Walk. More information.
Thursday, December 3, 5:30 PM. Holiday Party and Program: Tom Kogut – Svalbard: In Search of Arctic Wildlife
Upcoming Programs
Thursday, Sept 24, 7:00 PM. September program and meeting: Steve Dougill – How to Count 4 Million Birds – Veracruz and its River of Raptors. Yakima Area Arboretum. More information.
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 PM. October program and meeting. Andy Stepniewski – topic TBD. Yakima Area Arboretum.
Thursday, December 3, 5:30 PM. Holiday Party and Program: Tom Kogut – Svalbard: In Search of Arctic Wildlife
Saturday, September 5, 8:00-11:00 AM. Kittitas Audubon Society First Saturday Bird Walk. More information.
Saturday, September 12, 9:00-11:00 AM. Second Saturday Bird Walk, Poppoff Trail, Union Gap. Leaders: Sarah Shippen and Gene Miliczky. Meet in the parking lot of the north-most roundabout on Valley Mall Boulevard at 9:00 AM, Exit 36 off of I-82. This monthly event is suitable for all ages and birding abilities. Participants may join for the entire two hours or for as long as they are comfortable. Explore this local hotspot with us—you will be amazed at how many species are present during fall migration. The Helen Jewett and Poppoff trails have a variety of habitats, and we can expect to see diverse species of birds during this walk. Dress for hot weather and bring a hat and water. No need to sign up in advance, but you may contact Sarah at ses1440@outlook.com with questions.
Saturday, October 3, 8:00-11:00 AM. Kittitas Audubon Society First Saturday Bird Walk. More information.
October 5-9. Bellingham Bird Week More information.
October 9-11. ACOW 2026: A Stopover in Washington’s Flight Plan, Audubon Council of Washington (ACOW) in Bellingham. See website for details and registration.
Saturday, November 7, 8:00-11:00 AM. Kittitas Audubon Society First Saturday Bird Walk. More information.
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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.
Conservation
Twenty-five-year-old “Roadless Rule” is in jeopardy. The “Roadless Rule,” first adopted in September 2001, prevents our wildest public lands from being developed. It is now in jeopardy. The Department of Agriculture is proposing to repeal these protections and allow public lands to be opened to logging, mining and other development. The repeal is not yet final, but open for public comment until September 21, 2026. To voice your opinion, go to the portal at the following link and click on the blue “Comment” button on the right side of the screen. National Audubon strongly urges us to voice our opposition to the repeal. Many of the birds we love need undeveloped forest habitat for their survial. For more information about the history of the Roadless Rule, please see National Audubon article.
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Barrow’s Goldeneye, photo: Alex Kistler
American Avocet, photo: Alex Kistler
American Bittern, photo: Alex Kistler