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Glen Tana Bird Walk
Jul
30
7:00 AM07:00

Glen Tana Bird Walk

Explore Glen Tana on a guided birding walk led by hike docent and birder Brenda Day, in partnership with the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy. This outing on Thursday, June 25 continues a series of monthly birding walks that will follow the changing bird populations from winter through summer.

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Medical Lake Birds & Brunch
Aug
8
7:00 AM07:00

Medical Lake Birds & Brunch

Join us in a guided bird walk at Medical Lake, followed by an opportunity for socializing at Roam Coffee. Led by Jim and Bea Harrison, this walk will take place along a mostly level, paved trail covering approximately two miles roundtrip, with benches available intermittently for rest.

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Bird Migration and Protection Presentation
Aug
12
5:30 PM17:30

Bird Migration and Protection Presentation

  • Spokane Conservation District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn about bird migration in Eastern Washington, the impact of window strikes on migratory birds in Washington, and simple ways you can help protect our feathered friends. Presented by chapter President Alan McCoy.

Participants will get a raffle ticket for the chance to win a bird house or a bird feeder!

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Walk and Talk with Spokane Riverkeeper
Aug
13
5:30 PM17:30

Walk and Talk with Spokane Riverkeeper

Join Spokane Riverkeeper and Spokane Audubon for an evening Walk & Talk along the Spokane River. Together, we'll pick up trash along the river, learn about the river and the aquifer, and look for birds who depend on this valuable habitat.

Target bird species: assorted waterfowl, osprey, bald eagles, song sparrows, and warblers

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Turnbull NWR Evening Bird Walk
Aug
14
5:00 PM17:00

Turnbull NWR Evening Bird Walk

Turnbull National Wildlife Refugehas a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. This bird walk will start at the Headquarters building parking lot.We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.

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Turnbull NWR Morning Bird Walk
Aug
15
8:00 AM08:00

Turnbull NWR Morning Bird Walk

Turnbull National Wildlife Refugehas a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. This bird walk will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.

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Fall Shorebird Migration
Aug
16
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Shorebird Migration

  • Doris Morrision Learning Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Tim O’Brien at Saltese Flats to look for migratory shorebirds!

Fall shorebird migration will be the focus of this trip visiting two sites that hold great potential for close-up views of these hard to identify birds.  We will start at Saltese Flats at the Doris Morrison Learning Center at 8:00am sharp.  We will walk down to Graham Pond and view the birds there and then either walk or drive to the south side of the Flats to check Pete's Pond.  Then we will carpool west from there to the Medical Lake area and check the mudflats around Granite and Willow Lakes.  This will be a slow-paced trip focusing on shorebird identification.  Photography is welcome.  Please come prepared for sun exposure, potential ticks, and bring food/drink.  Total walking distance estimated at 3 miles with frequent stops.  Spotting scopes are recommended if you have one.  Please reserve your spot by email:  rather.b.birdin@gmail.com or by text 509-850-7114.

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Turnbull NWR Morning Bird Walk
Sep
12
8:00 AM08:00

Turnbull NWR Morning Bird Walk

  • Turnbull NWR Headquarters (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Turnbull National Wildlife Refugehas a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. This bird walk will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.

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Turnbull NWR Morning Bird Walk
Jul
18
8:00 AM08:00

Turnbull NWR Morning Bird Walk

Turnbull National Wildlife Refugehas a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. This bird walk will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.

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Turnbull NWR Evening Bird Walk
Jul
17
5:00 PM17:00

Turnbull NWR Evening Bird Walk

Turnbull National Wildlife Refugehas a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. This bird walk will start at the Headquarters building parking lot.We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.

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Medical Lake Birds & Brunch
Jul
11
8:00 AM08:00

Medical Lake Birds & Brunch

Join us in a guided bird walk at Medical Lake, followed by an opportunity for socializing at Roam Coffee. Led by Jim and Bea Harrison, this walk will take place along a mostly level, paved trail covering approximately two miles roundtrip, with benches available intermittently for rest.

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Bus to Birds Monday
Jun
29
5:15 PM17:15

Bus to Birds Monday

Walk, take non-motorized transportation, or meet a group from 350 Spokane at the STA bus plaza to ride the bus to People's Park. We'll enjoy the river and birds before heading back downtown. An post-birding social gathering will start at Brick West Brewing about 7:30 pm.

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Songbirds & Strings: BeethoVAN at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Jun
27
6:00 PM18:00

Songbirds & Strings: BeethoVAN at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

The Spokane Symphony, in collaboration with Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, the Friends of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, and the Spokane Audubon Society, invite you to attend an evening of nature-themed chamber music from the BeethoVAN. The event will include an optional guided bird walk led by Audubon Society at 6pm, with music performed next to a scenic wetland at 7pm. Tickets are free but space is limited and you must register through Turnbull NWR.

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Birding the Wilson Conservation Area with Jon Isacoff (Spokane Audubon members only)
Jun
22
7:00 AM07:00

Birding the Wilson Conservation Area with Jon Isacoff (Spokane Audubon members only)

Join the Spokane Audubon Society and Dishman Hills Conservancy (DHC) for an exclusive opportunity to visit the Wilson Conservation area portion of the DHC. The Wilson Conservation area is not currently open to the public and participation is limited to 12 guests. The trailhead is located off of the Palouse Hwy at the end of Willow Springs road.

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Turnbull NWR Morning Bird Walk
Jun
20
8:00 AM08:00

Turnbull NWR Morning Bird Walk

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. This bird walk will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.

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Turnbull NWR Evening Bird Walk
Jun
19
5:00 PM17:00

Turnbull NWR Evening Bird Walk

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. This bird walk will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.

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Turnbull NWR Child-Friendly Bird Walk
May
23
8:30 AM08:30

Turnbull NWR Child-Friendly Bird Walk

Join Richard and Sandy Sollie, along with their 7-year-old granddaughter, on a child-friendly walk through Turnbull Wildlife Refuge. Get a bit of exercise and enjoy a relaxed introduction to birding as we walk the Pine Lakes route and the hiking trails near the Wildlife Refuge’s Headquarters. The pace will be suitable for all ages, and the emphasis of this adventure is fun!

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Bear Lake Bird Walk
May
1
8:00 AM08:00

Bear Lake Bird Walk

This will be a relaxed, beginner-friendly bird walk around Bear Lake Regional Park in Chattaroy, WA, covering approximately 1.2 miles at a slow, observational pace. The trail is mostly flat and follows a paved ADA-accessible pathway. Bear Lake offers a diverse mix of habitats, so we will likely encounter a variety of bird species.

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