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Lights Out Portland Kick Off
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Go Lights Out 2023 Kickoff

Mark your calendar for Lights Out Portland, a one-night event in which residential households and commercial buildings dim their lighting in order to raise awareness about the impact of light pollution on migrating birds, about wasted energy in the form of light thrown up into the sky, and about preserving our ability to see stars from the city.

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A photo of a orange and white cat in a Catio
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Catio Tour 2023

The 11th Annual Catio Tour on Saturday, September 9 will offer THREE options: In-Person catio visits, Online Videos, and a special VIP Package! With crafty, creative, and clever solutions, these catios will give you great ideas that fit your budget and space.

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Four young Great Egrets are sitting in a nest in a tree.
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Deep Birding through the Seasons: The Next Generation with Dan van den Broek and Candace Larson

Join Dan and Candace as we use a slower approach to connecting with nature with a focus on understanding birds. From March through July, we’ll dive deep into our senses, focusing on awareness and intention, careful observation, inspired field journaling and basic illustration and mindfulness. Kiddos abound in July, providing us a great opportunity to experience the complex struggle for survival and dispersal.

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A Common Yellowthroat, a tiny yellow and brown bird with black and white mask, is perched on a white flower.
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Deep Birding through the Seasons: Peak Migration with Dan van den Broek and Candace Larson *FULL*

Join Dan and Candace as we use a slower approach to connecting with nature with a focus on understanding birds. From March through July, we’ll dive deep into our senses, focusing on awareness and intention, careful observation, inspired field journaling and basic illustration and mindfulness. At the height of diversity and abundance in our region, module 2 will help you connect more deeply with the life stories of these amazing world travelers.

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A Townsend's Warbler, a yellow, black and white small bird, is perched on branch, throwing their head back in the rain.
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Deep Birding through the Seasons: Spring Approaches with Dan van den Broek and Candace Larson *FULL*

Join Dan and Candace as we use a slower approach to connecting with nature with a focus on understanding birds. From March through July, we’ll dive deep into our senses, focusing on awareness and intention, careful observation, inspired field journaling and basic illustration and mindfulness. Module 1, Spring Approaches, will focus on the changing season, how birds are using the landscape, and an introduction to bird language.

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A person is holding a bat detector and smiling at dusk.
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The Bird Days of Summer: Dusk Bat Walk at Whitaker Ponds *FULL*

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Education Team for The Bird Days of Summer, a series of super beginner-friendly programs for anyone curious about birds in nature. We’re combining community-building, exploration, and fun to create safe spaces for people to get to know each other as well as the birds. Binoculars will be provided, and we’ll begin each program with a short “how-to” to help you get started.

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