Dear Reader:
Our beautiful sunrise this morning indicates we have some wet weather ahead. And that’s prompted me to bring some firewood in, clean my gutters, and find a few good books to read. Those tasks accomplished, I’m now sitting down to draft the latest edition of eNews while dawn is away on vacation. Here we go:
Join a webinar to learn more about guidelines for drone use: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) wants to hear from the public as part of its process to develop guidelines for where drone users can safely fly their craft in Oregon state parks. Drones can disturb nesting seabirds and other wildlife, not to mention annoy park users. The informational webinar will be live streamed on YouTube on Wednesday, November 8, at 6 p.m. here. To learn more about the draft criteria and ask any questions you might have, register here .
Explorience a Salmon River bird walk: Mark Saturday, November 11, on your calendar. We’ll meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot at Knight Park and enjoy a two-hour walk by the river, alongside marshes, and through woodlands. Count on seeing a variety of waterfowl and raptors -- and learn more about our protected estuarine habitats and the birds and other wildlife that depend on them. Knight Park is at the west end of Three Rocks Road just north of Lincoln City. Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Save the date: We’re holding our annual Lincoln City Audubon birthday party at the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Wednesday, November 29, at 5 p.m. Highlights include a potluck dinner and fellowship (we’ll provide the hors d’oeuvres and drinks), guest speaker/author Cameron Cox who will entertain us with his tales of the trials and tribulations of being a professional birder, a brief recap of the first year of our Osprey monitoring program, and raffles for stays at hotels in Yachats (must be present to win). We look forward to seeing you there!
Consider volunteering: Our education team invites your participation! We’re expanding our education efforts and are looking for volunteers to help grow the program. We’re active with seniors, adults, and school-aged children (K-12) in the classroom and outdoors. We also plan and lead our bird walks and field occasional requests for ad-hoc field trips and presentations. Interested in helping coordinate programs, teach, or assist with walks or classes? Ready to sign up or would you like more information? Fill out this form or contact our education coordinator, Nora Sherwood, at nsherwood4art@gmail.com.
Thanks for your attention and, as dawn would say, let's keep working together for birds and nature!
Steve Griffiths
Conservation Chair