A New Home for Ruby and Aristophanes
We have both exciting and hard news to share with you regarding our two beloved Ambassador Animals, Aristophanes the Raven and Ruby the Turkey Vulture. In early January both birds will be moving to the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma Washington.
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Meet Stuart Wells, Portland Audubon’s New Executive Director
Portland Audubon is thrilled to welcome our new executive director, Stuart Wells, to the Portland Audubon flock. We wanted to start off his tenure by helping our community get to know Stuart, his background, and why he’s so passionate about protecting habitat and wildlife and connecting people with nature.
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Trapping Reform Comes to Oregon
On June 17, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission took a major and long overdue step forward in reforming trapping regulations in the state. After a marathon hearing that extended more than three hours, the ODFW Commission voted 6-1 to require trappers using live-animal restraining traps, such as leg-hold traps, to check the traps every 48 hours.
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The Disability Community Must Be Included in the Environmental Justice Movement
Environmental justice is an essential part of the conservation movement, responding to the stark reality that the people most harmed by environmental issues are people who have been historically marginalized.
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Portland Audubon Announces New Executive Director: Stuart Wells
Portland Audubon is about to enter an exciting new chapter. After an extensive national search that began in 2021, we are happy to announce that Stuart Wells will join Portland Audubon as our new Executive Director in May.
Read PostExamining our Impact: Birding “Historic Vanport”?
As part of our commitment to organizational equity, Portland Audubon has adopted a series of community agreements to guide our work. One of these is “Examine our intent, and be accountable to our impact.” Last month, we were called to do this as a result of one of our adult program descriptions.
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Event Series: The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. and John Charles Olmsted
Here in Portland, numerous lectures, events, and field excursions will focus on the works of Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. (FLO) and his son John Charles Olmsted (JCO), who carried forward the landscape philosophy established by his stepfather, including the public spaces of multiple cities in the Pacific Northwest.
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Feeding Backyard Birds: Tips and Tricks
A question that Portland Audubon often gets asked is, “What should I feed the birds?” This is a great question, usually followed with, “What birds are you trying to attract?”
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Remembering Bud Clark
Bud Clark’s recent passing has resulted in a deluge of personal remembrances from his friends, colleagues, and even sometimes political rivals. All have celebrated his civic pride, no-nonsense leadership as mayor, and above all, joy of life and humor.
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