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
Long-billed Curlew, photo: Ian Jackson
Ruddy Duck, Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson, Arizona, photo: Mick Thompson
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JANUARY 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:00-8:30 pm. January program. Understanding Bird Song with David Lukas. Zoom only. The Zoom meeting will open at 6:55. Zoom link. Read more here.
FEBRUARY 2026
Friday-Monday, February 13-16. Great Backyard Bird Count. Read more.
Saturday, February 14, 9:00-11:00am. Field Trip: Second Saturday Bird Walk, Poppoff Trail. Leaders Sarah Shippen & Gene Miliczky, ses1440@outlook.com. No need to sign up.
Saturday, February 21, all day. Field Trip: McNary Wildlife Refuge. Leader Bill Drenguis, bdrenguis@gmail.com. Contact Bill for details and to sign up.
Thursday, February 26, 7:00pm. February Program and Meeting. Scott Harris, North American Raptors, Zoom only. Zoom link.
MARCH 2026
Saturday, March 7, 8:30-noon. Field Trip: Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge, Leaders: Sarah Shippen & Gene Miliczky, ses1440@outlook.com. Contact Sarah for details and to sign up.
Saturday, March 14, 9:00-11:00am. Field Trip: Second Saturday Bird Walk, Poppoff Trail. Leaders: Sandra Hulteen and Bill Drenguis. No need to sign up in advance.
Friday-Sunday, March 20-22. Sandhill Crane Festival, Othello. Classes fill quickly, check for details here.
Thursday, March 26, 7:00pm. March Program and Meeting: Jeff Kozma, Snag Survey and Golden-crowned Sparrow research. In-person at Yakima Area Arboretum.
Saturday, April 11, 10:00-2:00. Arborfest 2026 – From Seed to Sapling, the 25th Anniversary Arborfest at the Yakima Area Arboretum. Details to come.
Field Trips
Saturday, February 14, 9:00-11:00am. Field Trip: Second Saturday Bird Walk, Poppoff Trail. Leaders Sarah Shippen & Gene Miliczky, ses1440@outlook.com. No need to sign up.
Saturday, February 21, all day. Field Trip: McNary Wildlife Refuge. Leader Bill Drenguis, bdrenguis@gmail.com. Contact Bill for details and to sign up.
Saturday, March 7, 8:30-noon. Field Trip: Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge, Leaders: Sarah Shippen & Gene Miliczky, ses1440@outlook.com. Contact Sarah for details and to sign up.
Saturday, March 14, 9:00-11:00am. Field Trip: Second Saturday Bird Walk, Poppoff Trail. Leaders: Sandra Hulteen and Bill Drenguis. No need to sign up in advance.
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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 Programs
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. January program. Understanding Bird Song with David Lukas. Zoom only. Zoom link. Read more here.
Thursday, March 26, 7:00pm. March Program: Jeff Kozma, Snag Survey and Golden-crowned Sparrow research. In-person at Yakima Area Arboretum.
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Barrow’s Goldeneye, photo: Alex Kistler
American Avocet, photo: Alex Kistler
American Bittern, photo: Alex Kistler