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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MARCH 2026
Friday-Sunday, March 19-22. 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.
APRIL 2026
Saturday, April 5, 3:00-4:30pm. “For the Birds.” Live music, images and poetry invite reflection on our changing climate, Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N 48th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908.
Saturday, April 11, 10:00-2:00. Arborfest 2026 – From Seed to Sapling, the 25th Anniversary Arborfest at the Yakima Area Arboretum. Information.
Saturday, April 18, Field Trip: Sunnyside Wildlife Area. Leader: Kerry Turley. Contact Kerry for details and to sign up. kdturley@gmail.com
Thursday, April 26, 7:00pm. April Program. Deb Essman, Raptor Identification. In-person at Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima.
MAY 2026
Saturday, May 2, 9:00-11:00am. Field Trip: Yakima River Canyon. Meet at Milepost 8, Boat Launch and Paved Nature Trail. Leaders: Sarah Shippen and Gene Miliczky.
Friday-Sunday, May 8-10. KEEN, Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe.
Saturday, May 23. Field Trip: Ahtanum Woodpeckers. Details to come. Leader: Jeff Kozma.
Thursday, May 28, 7:00pm. May Program. Megan Weeber, Healthy Yards & Gardens. Soils in Yakima.
Saturday, May 30. Field Trip: Oak Creek Wildlife Area. Details to come. Leader: Scott Downes.
Field Trips
Saturday, April 18, Field Trip: Sunnyside Wildlife Area. Leader: Kerry Turley. Contact Kerry for details and to sign up. kdturley@gmail.com
Saturday, May 23. Field Trip: Ahtanum Woodpeckers. Details to come. Leader: Jeff Kozma.
Saturday, May 30. Field Trip: Oak Creek Wildlife Area. Details to come. Leader: Scott Downes.
Upcoming Programs
Thursday, March 26, 7:00pm. March Program: Jeff Kozma, Snag Survey and Golden-crowned Sparrow research. In-person at Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima. Read more here.
Thursday, April 26, 7:00pm. April Program. Deb Essman, Raptor Identification. In-person at Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima.
Calliope Crier
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Barrow’s Goldeneye, photo: Alex Kistler
American Avocet, photo: Alex Kistler
American Bittern, photo: Alex Kistler