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Steller's jay

Vancouver, Washington (Clark County)
Vancouver is located near the Oregon-Washington border
on the Columbia River and north of Portland, OR.

Mission Statement:

Vancouver Audubon believes in the wisdom of nature's design and promotes
this through education, involvement, stewardship, enjoyment and advocacy.

Meeting Place
Clark County Genealogical Society
717 Grand Boulevard (Grand & Evergreen)  Vancouver, Washington
(just south of Mill Plain on NE corner)
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Next General Meeting


                                   When:  Tuesday, December 1, 2009
                                   
Program: 7:30 PM
                                   
Birding Class:  6:45 PM     

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December 2009 Program

Naturally Beautiful Backyards

By Kenneth O-Brien


Kenneth O'Brien will present a program on ways to use native plants in our yards and communities.

Gardening ideas and landscaping techniques will be shared.

Naturally Beautiful Backyards is an active program of the
Columbia Springs Environmental Center.

It promotes the creation of healthy and productive gardening to support our ecosystem. The center is located on old Evergreen Highway, east of I-205 bridge (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy).


Upcoming Programs


                                         January:   No Meeting
                                         February  Possible Bird DVD night
                                         March:   ?
                           
April:  Hagen's Peru Trip
   

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November Field Trip
Rare Bird Run

Leader:  Arden Hagen,  360-892-8872
When: November 21, Saturday                   
Time: 8:00 AM Saturday
Meet at:  Inn at the Quay, west side parking lot
This is the time of year when unpredictable sightings occur, we will be looking for unusual species that in the past have included Tropical Kingbird, Costa's Hummingbird, Brambling, Redwing, etc. Bring snacks and/or lunch and be prepared for an all day trip
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December Field Trip
Sauvie Island Bird Count (CBC)



    Washington Side:  Sunday December 27th, 2009
For two weeks before and two weeks after Christmas, tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas will take part in an adventure that has become a family tradition among generations. The SAUVIE ISLAND CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT - WASHINGTON SIDE is scheduled for Sunday, December 27.
Please join us in helping to make a difference!

Families and students, birders and scientists, armed with binoculars, bird guides and checklists participate in this annual mission. For more than one hundred years (since December 25, 1900!), the desire to both make a difference and to experience the beauty of nature has driven dedicated people to leave the comfort of a warm house during the Holiday season and help with this project. To learn more about the history of this honored tradition, check out the website at:   
                                   http://www.audubon.org/bird/cbc/history.html

VAS Contact Person: Tammy Bjorkman
If you have questions or would like to signup to join a team, call or email:
                                    (360) 213-6489 or bjorkmante@iinet.com

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December Columbia Flyway (in .pdf Form)

November Columbia Flyway (in .pdf Form)

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VAS Activities
    CBC, Birdathon

Conservation
    Local and state issues

Education Department
    Classes, Daycamp, Adventures

How to Contact Us
    Mail, phone or email

How to Join VAS
    Membership form

Local Birding Quiz
    Can you identify the birds

Volunteer Opportunities
    for VAS & the area

Photo Gallery
    Photos taken by VAS Members

Birdathon
    Join our annual Fund Raiser

Related Web Sites
    Washington and National

Grants Available from VAS

Vancouver Audubon is now accepting application for Grants which fall under the purposes stated in our Mission State (see above) and the guidelines drawn up by it's board members.

Grant Guidelines
    Check here to see if you qualify

Grant Application
    The form to fill out


Birding in the Area
  Tips on where to bird

Clark Co. Checklist

Skamania Co. Checklist

Columbia River Gorge
        The Washington side

Steigerwald NWR
         Washougal, WA (SW WA)

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Ridgefield NWR
        Ridgefield, WA (SW WA)

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Vancouver Lake Area
        Vancouver, WA (SW, WA)

Vancouver Audubon Society was established in December 1975

This site maintained by:
Sherry Hagen   vas@pacifier.com

VAS Website is hosted  by Infinity Internet:
www.iinet.com   Vancouver, WA
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