Redwood Region Audubon Society
Redwood Region Audubon Society advocates for the protection of birds and wildlife by supporting local conservation efforts to protect wildlife and their habitat.
Special Events in May
May 10
Pelagic Birding Trip
As of now, there are still a few spaces available for the May 10th pelagic birding trip out of Eureka on the Stellar Sunrise (https://www.
Also as of now, the marine and local weather forecasts look great for this trip. Murphy's and Hawaiian Petrels have been reported offshore regularly over the last few days out near the Eel River Canyon, and today some of us saw 4 species of whales out there, including great looks at a Sperm Whale (!) in addition to Gray, Humpback, and Fin Whales! Please contact me directly at whiteouters [at] gmail.com for more information or to sign up. Cost is $150 per person.
Mother's Day, May 11, 8:00 - 11:00 am
Potowat Restoration area
The land, now known as Ku’wah-dah-wilth Restoration Area, includes plants used in basketry, one of the most important cultural activities of tribes in the region, and other culturally important plants. Ku’wah-dah-wilth is the Wiyot term for “comes back to life.
Local birder and field guide, Mark "Moe" Morrisette, will help identify birds and other wildlife. UIHS Traditional Land Management Specialist Matt Hinshaw will provide an overview and activity information.
We have birding walks and/or volunteer opportunities every week! They are all free and open to the public unless stated otherwise.
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary guided walks every Saturday, 8:30 am to about 11:00. All our regular walks at the Arcata Marsh meet at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata.
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Second Sunday of each month
Eureka Waterfront Trail - Third Sunday of each month
RRAS Conservation Committee - Third Tuesday of the month
Wigi Wetlands Restoration Work Day - Fourth Saturday of each month
We're making progress creating bird-friendly habit along the Waterfront Trail!
Join us the fourth Saturday of each month for two hours of rewarding work, great companions, and fresh air!
We gather behind Walmart at 9:00, and wrap things up at 11:00.
The Student Nature Writing Contest is also open!
See details on the Student Bird Art Contest here.
And details on the Nature Writing Contest are available here.
Deadline for both contests is Friday, March 19.
We are happy to mail copies to you, and they are also available in many local locations. Click here for instructions to have one sent, and local locations to purchase a book.
Our Purpose
The purposes and objectives of this corporation shall be to engage in such educational, scientific, investigative, literary, historical, philanthropic, and charitable pursuits as may be part of the stated purposes of the National Audubon Society, of which this corporation shall function as a Chapter.
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1054 Eureka,
CA 95502
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