There is a growing body of evidence that watching birds and connecting with nature has health benefits. When we slow down and pay attention to birds it can create connection and engagement, relaxation and entertainment, stress relief and self-care, and healthy minds and hearts. Join us at Wild Birds Unlimited as we explore the many benefits we receive from the Joy of Bird Feeding.

Spokane Audubon Society (SAS) January 14, 6 – 7:30 p.m., meeting at Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. in northwest Spokane, will feature a presentation on South American birding. Meeting room door opens at 5:45 for a little social time before the program begins. If you can’t attend in person, it can be enjoyed from home on-line via Zoom link available at www.audubonspokane.org.

The Spokane Christmas Bird Count is coming soon. For information on the count and how to sign up, go here.

The Chewelah Christmas Bird Count is coming soon. For information on the count and how to sign up, go here.

The Colville Christmas Bird Count is coming soon. For more information and to sign up go here.

The Cheney Christmas Bird Count is coming soon. For more information and to sign up go here.

Spokane Audubon Society (SAS) December 10 meeting at Shadle Park Library will feature a presentation on Wildlife Conflict.

This trip will have a combination of easy hiking (2-3 miles) and driving about 15 miles.  Expect to see typical raptors, Chickadees, Nuthatches, and Woodpeckers, with a chance for more unusual species such as Northern Pygmy Owl, Short-eared Owl, Northern Shrike, and Evening Grosbeak.

Join us at Wildland Cooperative on Green Bluff for a fun afternoon of birds, brews, and trivia! We’ll take a short walk around their working farm to look for raptors, shrikes, and other winter birds before moving indoors for a bird-themed trivia game.