Nature Night: The Wonder of Urban Nature
With wonder and a sense of humor, Nature Obscura author Kelly Brenner aims to help us rediscover our connection to the natural world that is just outside our front door.
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Western Oregon Urban Forests for the Birds
Join us for Western Oregon Urban Forests for the Birds, a half-day workshop for woodland caretakers including landowners, HOA and condo/apartment communities, park managers, foresters, natural resource managers, or anyone interested in natural resource conservation.
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Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN): Camera Trap Training and Volunteer Meet-Up
The UWIN PDX project tracks urban wildlife using camera traps, working with community members to place cameras along habitat corridors. Join us for an evening to celebrate the hard work of our current volunteers and welcome new volunteers interested in joining the project. The event will include a training session focused on camera trap deployment and common species identification, as well as explore recent data collected and future goals of the project.
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Malheur After Dark
Come celebrate dark skies and all things nocturnal at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. This program will take visitors behind the gates to the Blitzen River boat launch. There, we’ll take an evening bird walk, look for bats and badgers, and enjoy a star viewing experience with the Oregon Observatory.
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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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Nature Night: Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration Research
Have you ever wondered about the science behind the study of bird migration? While working for the American Ornithological Society, Rebecca Heisman became fascinated with the techniques that scientists have used to study bird migration, and this eventually became the basis for her book Flight Paths. Join us to hear her discuss why understanding migration is so crucial for bird conservation.
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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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Nature Night: Environmental Justice Through Music Making and Bird Watching
Historically redlined neighborhoods are the most undersampled urban areas for bird biodiversity today, which can impact conservation priorities and further urban environmental inequities. Join us to hear from Diego Ellis Soto, who will share his research into the role of humans in shaping the past, present, and future of our natural world.
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Hawks and Hot Chocolate
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon, Topaz Farm, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for a spectacular and fun-filled day of birdwatching at Sauvie Island with expert naturalists, birdwatching and drinking hot cocoa.
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Spring Optics Fair at the Nature Store
Join us for our annual FREE Spring Optics Fair! For one day we are gathering all the experts and quality lines carried by the Nature Store. You’ll be able to try a huge range of optics, see the newest models and features, and quickly get the answers you need to make a wise decision.
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