OUR CALENDAR
Our Calendar:
- Chapter Meetings
- Community
- Field Trips and Bird Walks
may
04may8:30 am10:30 amFirst Wednesday Bird Walk
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. The gate will be open
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. The gate will be open from 8:00 – 8:20 am. Participants need to purchase an ODFW Area Parking Permit at the ODFW Office, Sportsman Warehouse on Delta Waters and Highway 62 in Medford, or at Bi-Mart. We request that all participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Directions to meeting spot: We will meet at the entrance off Agate Rd. between 1/4 and 1/2 mile past the fire station on the left side of the road. Coming out Table Rock Rd., turn right on Antelope Rd. and go to the light on Agate Rd. and turn left. The fire station will be on your left at the corner of Ave. G and Agate Rd. Go 1/4 to /12 mile past the fire station and the gate will be on your left. Coming out on Highway 62 to Antelope Rd., turn left and go to the next light. Turn right and continue to the gate on Agate Rd.
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(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 10:30 am
05may5:00 pm6:00 pmWild Birds Unlimited Educational Talk: Saving Our Songbirds
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Erin Linton will be giving a talk about the alarming decline of our songbird populations and let you know a few simple steps you can take to help. Limited to
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Erin Linton will be giving a talk about the alarming decline of our songbird populations and let you know a few simple steps you can take to help. Limited to 25 participants. Call the store 541-772-2107 or come in to reserve your seat. Cur-rent CDC Covid protocols will be in place. This talk will also be streamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wbumedfordor.
DATE: Thursday, May 5
TIME: 5:00-6:00 pm
COST: Free
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(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
07may9:00 am11:00 amSuncrest Rest Area Stewardship Day
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May 7, 2022 9:00 am – 11:00 am Thanks to the efforts of our dedicated stewards at the last couple of events, substantial progress was made in the hand-pulling of
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May 7, 2022
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Thanks to the efforts of our dedicated stewards at the last couple of events, substantial progress was made in the hand-pulling of Himalayan blackberry at the Suncrest Rest Area. We need your help to build on that progress!
What: Invasive Himalayan blackberry removal
Where: Suncrest Rest Area. You can only access the rest area from the southbound lanes of I-5. It is located just north of exit 21 (the Talent exit)
What to bring: Plenty of water, your favorite gardening gloves (gloves will be provided if necessary), sturdy shoes, clothes for all weather, and snacks.
For questions and to RSVP, please contact 541-423-6185 or cnichols@rogueriverwc.org.
Please register on or before 5/5
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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
07may10:00 am11:00 amKlamath Bird Observatory Bird Conmig
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Join Klamath Bird Observatory for a bilingual bird walk at Holmes Park in Medford. We will be exploring local parks high-lighting that you do not need to travel far to
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Join Klamath Bird Observatory for a bilingual bird walk at Holmes Park in Medford. We will be exploring local parks high-lighting that you do not need to travel far to enjoy birds. For each bird walk, we will cover the basics of birding and introduce you to birds of the Rogue Valley. You will be able to take the skills and knowledge learned to bird watch in your own backyard. KBO will be providing binoculars and bird guides during the event. An adventure for the whole family! A take-home Spanish Bird Brochure is available. Due to COVID- 19 masks are required.
DATE: Saturday, May 7
TIME: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
COST: Free
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
08may9:00 am12:00 pmSouthern Oregon Land Conservancy Petals & Feathers at Pompadour Bluff
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Bird biologist Frank Lospalluto and Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Stewardship Director and botanist Kristi Mergenthaler will lead hikers on an exploration of Pompadour Bluff with a special focus on birds
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Bird biologist Frank Lospalluto and Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Stewardship Director and botanist Kristi Mergenthaler will lead hikers on an exploration of Pompadour Bluff with a special focus on birds and flowers. This location hosts raptors and songbirds like Western Bluebird and Western Meadowlark, and special plants like native oaks, grasses, and wildflowers with a view of the valley.
Pre-registration is required for these hikes, which are free, open to the public, and led by local experts. For more information and to register, visit www.landconserve.org/events or call at 541-482-3069.
DATE: Sunday, May 8
TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
COST: Free
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(Sunday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
11may4:00 pm5:00 pmEnvision Bear Creek Open House
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Jackson County, in partnership with the cities of Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Ashland and the Oregon Department of Transportation continue their efforts to engage local communities in envisioning how
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Jackson County, in partnership with the cities of Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Ashland and the Oregon Department of Transportation continue their efforts to engage local communities in envisioning how the Bear Creek Greenway could connect to residents’ and visitors’ lives, neighborhoods, destinations, and natural experiences.
Throughout the engagement process, the community has been invited to participate in a survey and to attend meetings and events to review project progress and share feedback on the Greenway.
The next opportunity to learn more about the project is on Wednesday, May 11 – with two online open house sessions to be held from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Live Spanish translation is available at the 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. session.
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
11may6:00 pm7:00 pmCondors are Coming - Virtual Program
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Join Ann Vileisis from Kalmiopsis Audubon, Danielle Moser of Oregon Wild, and Kelli Walker, senior condor keeper at the Oregon Zoo, for an informative program about the California condor recovery
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Join Ann Vileisis from Kalmiopsis Audubon, Danielle Moser of Oregon Wild, and Kelli Walker, senior condor keeper at the Oregon Zoo, for an informative program about the California condor recovery effort. We’ll discuss and celebrate these magnificent birds, the incredible effort by the Yurok Tribe to bring them back, their long-awaited release at nearby Redwood National Park, and what it will mean for us bird-lovers in Southwestern Oregon. You can sign up here to get the link: http://oregonwild.org/events/return-flight-california-condor-destination-pnw
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(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
14may10:00 am3:00 pmStewardship Day at Elk Creek
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May 14, 2022 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join us for a day of stewardship and a tour of our Elk Creek project site! What: Invasive plant species removal and
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May 14, 2022
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us for a day of stewardship and a tour of our Elk Creek project site!
What: Invasive plant species removal and RRWC project site tour.
We will start at the Lower Elk Creek Trailhead and hike on the paved Elk Creek trail for ~2.5 miles stopping at multiple locations along the way to remove invasive plant species. After the invasive plant removal, we will break for lunch, followed by a project site tour of our Elk Creek River Mile 5.6 restoration project. Please note, that this will be a very active event that will involve at least 3.5 miles of hiking as well as crouching and the use of loppers.
Where: Lower Elk Creek Trailhead (also known as Yellow Rock Trailhead). To reach the trailhead take I-5 to OR-62 E. Follow OR-62 E for ~20 miles before turning left onto Elk Creek Rd. Follow Elk Creek Road for ~2.5 miles before turning right at a sign for Elk Creek. There will also be an event-specific sign at the turnoff as well. An event staff person will be waiting at the turnoff to direct you down the paved road to the trailhead. Click the link below for a Google Maps link.
Directions to Elk Creek
What to bring: Plenty of water, your favorite gardening gloves (gloves will be provided if necessary), sturdy shoes, clothes for all weather, lunch, and snacks.
Please register using the link below on or before 5/10. Please contact Crystal Nichols at 541-423-6185 or cnichols@rogueriverwc.org with any questions.
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
21may8:00 am10:00 amBear Creek Ashland Bird Walk
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Join ornithologist and birding guide Nate Trimble to encounter the many amazing birds who breed along Bear Creek, and their changing habitats along the creek as it recovers from the
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Join ornithologist and birding guide Nate Trimble to encounter the many amazing birds who breed along Bear Creek, and their changing habitats along the creek as it recovers from the Almeda Fire. We will meet at the parking area at the end of Wastewater Treatment Plant Rd., right off of Oak St. near the intersection of Oak and Eagle Mill Rd. This will be a great opportunity to see the ongoing recovery of vegetation along Bear Creek so far, and to find colorful breeding riparian migrants such as Yellow-breasted Chats, Bullock’s Orioles, and Yellow Warblers. This walk will also be a good opportunity for those wishing to practice birding by ear, as Nate will focus much of the walk on pointing out bird songs and other sounds. We will walk out and back on the paved Greenway path, along the transects of the Ashland section of the Bear Creek Community Bird Survey. For more information, contact Nate Trimble at nateltrimble@hotmail.com.
DATE: Saturday, May 21
TIME: 8:00-10:00 am
COST: Free
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(Saturday) 8:00 am - 10:00 am
21may9:00 am11:00 amWild Birds Unlimited Mingus Pond Walks
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Mingus Pond Walks WBU will be hosting two bird walks at Mingus Pond along the Bear Creek Greenway in Central Point this month. Each limited to 9 participants. Call the
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Mingus Pond Walks
WBU will be hosting two bird walks at Mingus Pond along the Bear Creek Greenway in Central Point this month. Each limited to 9 participants. Call the store at (541) 772-2107 or come in to register and get directions on where to meet, etc.
DATES: Wednesday, May 4 (led by Erin Linton)
Saturday, May 21 (led by Erin Ulrich)
TIME: 9:00 am
COST: Free
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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
june
01jun8:30 am10:30 amFirst Wednesday Bird Walk
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. The gate will be open
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. The gate will be open from 8:00 – 8:20 am. Participants need to purchase an ODFW Area Parking Permit at the ODFW Office, Sportsman Warehouse on Delta Waters and Highway 62 in Medford, or at Bi-Mart. We request that all participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Directions to meeting spot: We will meet at the entrance off Agate Rd. between 1/4 and 1/2 mile past the fire station on the left side of the road. Coming out Table Rock Rd., turn right on Antelope Rd. and go to the light on Agate Rd. and turn left. The fire station will be on your left at the corner of Ave. G and Agate Rd. Go 1/4 to /12 mile past the fire station and the gate will be on your left. Coming out on Highway 62 to Antelope Rd., turn left and go to the next light. Turn right and continue to the gate on Agate Rd.
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(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 10:30 am
02junAll Day0510th Annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival.
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10th Annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival. Online registration opens April 9 at 8 am PDT. The Festival is headquartered in beautiful Sisters, Oregon and takes place June 2-5, 2022. This is
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10th Annual Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival.
Online registration opens April 9 at 8 am PDT. The Festival is headquartered in beautiful Sisters, Oregon and takes place June 2-5, 2022. This is a very popular festival and most tours fill very quickly, sometimes within a day of registration opening. This year, participants have a choice of fourteen guided tours in search of 11 different woodpecker species and 200 other birds that make central Oregon a birding hot spot.
East Cascades Audubon Society (ECAS) sponsors the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival, which offers a fun, friendly, casual atmosphere that is all about the birds. The trips are affordable, limited in size and guided by two local volunteers. The proceeds support ECAS education and conservation projects. Proof of Covid 19 vaccination and masking up in the carpools is required.
Tour details, registration and more information are at http://www.ecaudubon.org/dean-hale-woodpecker-festival Questions can be directed to Gordon Wetzel at DHWF2022@gmail.com.
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june 2 (Thursday) - 5 (Sunday)
04jun9:00 am12:00 pmTHINGS WITH WINGS WALK
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June 4, 9AM-12PM Walk the Rogue River Preserve near Eagle Point with the Binosaurs: Norm Barrett, Gary Shaffer, Jim Livaudais and Howard Sands. We will chase and discuss anything that flutters,
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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
july
06jul8:30 am10:30 amFirst Wednesday Bird Walk
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. The gate will be open
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. The gate will be open from 8:00 – 8:20 am. Participants need to purchase an ODFW Area Parking Permit at the ODFW Office, Sportsman Warehouse on Delta Waters and Highway 62 in Medford, or at Bi-Mart. We request that all participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Directions to meeting spot: We will meet at the entrance off Agate Rd. between 1/4 and 1/2 mile past the fire station on the left side of the road. Coming out Table Rock Rd., turn right on Antelope Rd. and go to the light on Agate Rd. and turn left. The fire station will be on your left at the corner of Ave. G and Agate Rd. Go 1/4 to /12 mile past the fire station and the gate will be on your left. Coming out on Highway 62 to Antelope Rd., turn left and go to the next light. Turn right and continue to the gate on Agate Rd.
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(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 10:30 am
august
03aug8:30 am10:30 amFirst Wednesday Bird Walk
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. The gate will be open
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. The gate will be open from 8:00 – 8:20 am. Participants need to purchase an ODFW Area Parking Permit at the ODFW Office, Sportsman Warehouse on Delta Waters and Highway 62 in Medford, or at Bi-Mart. We request that all participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Directions to meeting spot: We will meet at the entrance off Agate Rd. between 1/4 and 1/2 mile past the fire station on the left side of the road. Coming out Table Rock Rd., turn right on Antelope Rd. and go to the light on Agate Rd. and turn left. The fire station will be on your left at the corner of Ave. G and Agate Rd. Go 1/4 to /12 mile past the fire station and the gate will be on your left. Coming out on Highway 62 to Antelope Rd., turn left and go to the next light. Turn right and continue to the gate on Agate Rd.
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(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 10:30 am