BLACK HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY (BHAS) is a chapter of the
National Audubon Society, representing Lewis, Mason, and
Thurston counties in the state of Washington. It is a
volunteer-based, non-profit organization whose 1,100+ members
share interests in birds and other wildlife, their habitats, and
natural history. Our goals are to promote environmental
education and recreation and to maintain and protect our
ecosystems for future generations. We work closely with the
state Audubon office (Audubon
Washington). Please note that the Audubon
Washington office is now located in Seattle and the Olympia
office has been closed.
Next Membership Meeting:February
18th (Thurs.),
2010:
Monthly Program Meeting and Presentation:
Kangaroos, Koalas, Kuckaburras, Wallabies, and a Hairy-nosed Wombat:
Memories of Australia
Come join us for a special evening with Jim Lazar and Karen Messmer
as they share images and memories of several trips "down under",
including the Great Barrier Reef and much more. Enjoy a bit of
vicarious sun-soaked scenery in these pre-spring days!
BHAS membership meetings are
usually held on the third Thursday of the month at the Capitol Museum Coach
House, 211 W. 21st Street, in Olympia. Social hour is at 7pm, with
programs beginning promptly at 7:30 pm. Driving directions from Olympia:
From I-5, take exit 105 following the “State Capitol/City Center route.
Go straight, through the tunnel. At the light (Capitol Way) turn left
(south). After 7 blocks, turn right onto 21st Street. The Museum is two
blocks down on the left. The Coach House meeting room and parking are
south of and behind the Museum.
Upcoming Field Trips and Events in 2009 (more details on each field
trip or event can be found
on the Field Trips and Events DetailsWeb page or
by clicking the link inside each event's description):
2010
(Click the link inside each listing to see details)
March 7th, Saturday, 8:30 am - 4 pm Field Trip: Hood Canal
Leader: Andrew Beélik
March 19-21, Fri., Sat., Sun.,
Event: Spring ACOW
(Audubon Chapters of Washington) Our Theme: Your Backyard – It’s Habitat! Guest Speaker: Russell Link, Author of Landscaping for
Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and Living with Wildlife in
the Pacific Northwest.
Location: Kent, WA
April 3rd , Saturday, 7:30 am Field Trip:
Birding by Ear Leader: Jean MacGregor Location: McLane Nature Trail
Sign
up for BHAS Alerts by sending an email to
the
Webmaster.
We will then send you an invitation that you will need to confirm (so that
someone else doesn't "accidentally" sign you up!)
Echo Newsletter
Echo is the newsletter of the
Black Hills Audubon Society. It contains the
Refrigerator Pages, which provides a calendar of upcoming program meetings,
field trips, and other events.
You will need to download the Adobe Acrobat reader if you don't already have it.
State Conservation
efforts. Read about issues involving birds, other wildlife, and
their habitats at the state level. This site is sponsored by the Policy
Office of Audubon Washington in Olympia. Read the Legislative
Newsletter,
Birds Eye View, and keep informed or get involved.
National Action Alerts.
The National Audubon Society has set up this special Web site to give you an
easy and convenient way to communicate with your lawmakers and newspapers on
national conservation issues that impact birds, wildlife and our shared
environment. Remember, your letters will make a difference -- so take action
today!
The Education Committee has been busy creating
well-attended
birding classes, helping schools get students out into nature with the Board the
Bus grant, and promoting Audubon Adventures.
In 2009, BHAS awarded its first Dave McNett Environmental Educator of the Year
Award., honoring long-time volunteer Dave McNett.
Black Hills Audubon Society receives 4% of every purchase from this page to support our conservation program and other goals. Our prices are exactly the same as Amazon.com! All purchases are managed by Amazon.com. Use the search link below to make all of your Amazon.com purchases, or go to our book store page for selected items.
Honor the Black River in western Thurston County, the Deschutes, the Nisqually, other Pacific Northwest rivers, or rivers around the world with this special creation.
Wildlife Checklists
Butterfliesin Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties (30Kb Word file).
COASST is a citizen science project based at the
University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences in partnership
with local community and environmental organizations, and state and federal
agencies. COASST volunteers collect data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds
on a monthly basis to establish the baseline, or 'normal' pattern of beached
bird mortality on North Pacific beaches. Baselines are crucial for assessing the
impacts of oil spills, fisheries, and climate change. Data collection by COASST
volunteers helps address important marine conservation issues and protects
marine resources.
Lists of
other COASST trainings in the near future (and more information about COASST)
are posted on their website at
http://www.coasst.org.
From the main page, click on What's New. Then click on the Training Sessions
tab.
BLACK HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY 
birding classes, helping schools get students out into nature with the Board the
Bus grant, and promoting Audubon Adventures.