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.
Want to join Yakima Audubon Society or renew your membership? Click here.
SEPTEMBER 2025
Saturday, Sept 13, 10:00 am -2:00 pm. Steppe into the Square, Cowiche Canyon Conservancy sponsored event. Tieton Town Square. Click here for more information: https://www.cowichecanyon.org/outings-events/.
Thursday, September 25, 7:00 pm. YVAS September Program and Meeting, Sarah Shippen and Gene Miliczky, A Birding Safari and More – Exploring the Splendors of Africa’s Parks and Reserves. Yakima Area Arboretum. Read more here.
OCTOBER 2025
Saturday, Oct 11, 9:00 -11:00 am. Second Saturday Bird Walk, Sportsmen Park, Yakima. Leaders Sarah Shippen & Gene Miliczky, ses1440@outlook.com. No need to sign up in advance. Discover Pass required. Meet at the Interpretive Nature trail parking lot.
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.
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