Earth Day 2023
Earth Day Fair and Parade 2023 will take place on Saturday, April 22nd from 11am-3pm in downtown Bend. An Environmental Center event, this family-friendly event typically features a lively and […]
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Wednesday Birders Are Back!
April 26 - Whiskey Springs. Location changed to Tumalo Reservoir! All locations are listed on the ECAS website. Select tab for Birding Locations, choose the county and you get a […]
Wednesday Birders Are Back!
May 3 - Agency Plains north of Madras to find LB Curlews etc, then Warm Springs boat ramp and on to the trail by the museum. Visit the museum! All […]
May Birders’ Night: Of Ravens Wolves and People
Birders' Night in May will be held via Zoom and will feature John Marzluff, PhD. speaking on the topic "Of Ravens, Wolves and People."
Birding Basics session 5: Field Experience – May 21st
Sawyer Park 62999 O. B. Riley Road, Bend, OregonMay Birding Basics: Field Experience Attention novice birders, birders new to Central Oregon, and those who want a refresher course! ECAS is offering a series of free field experiences designed just for you. Each month, January through June, there will be spots for 14 people to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birds, birding locations, skills, […]
Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival
ECAS's signature annual event, the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival, will be held June 1-4. The festival was started in 2011 to provide an opportunity to birders to visit a beautiful area and enjoy our local birds. There are 11 nesting species of woodpeckers that exist in the area and there is a good chance to […]
Birding Basics session 6: Field Experience – June 8
Shevlin Park 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR, United StatesJune Birding Basics: Field Experience Attention novice birders, birders new to Central Oregon, and those who want a refresher course! ECAS is offering a series of free field experiences designed just for you. Each month, January through June, there will be spots for 14 people to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birds, birding locations, skills, […]
Wednesday Birders – June 14
This is a tentative schedule which can always be altered for exciting opportunities for birds elsewhere, adverse road or weather conditions, etc. When directions aren't given, the intent is to encourage everyone to use the ECAS birding site guide and get used to using those directions and the "how to bird it" tips for the locations. […]
Wednesday Birders
June 21 - Deschutes River Trail, Lava Island. Some of you have already been there this season and can direct others to spots for highlights. Gray Catbird is the celebrity bird there. Meet at 7:00 for carpooling at the Park and Ride off Simpson, near The Pavilion or meet at 7:30 at the start of birding […]
Wednesday Birders
June 28 - Prairie Farm etc. on Green Ridge. Walking along the creek below the dam can be a great spot for thrushes and warblers, i.e., Nashville, etc. Try going up to the hawk watch site for Hermit and Townsend's, maybe Pileated and Sooty Grouse. Bear Springs and Whiskey Springs can be visited to end […]
Wednesday Birders
July 5 - Santiam Pass, PCT for Northern 3-toed, and Lost Lake
Wednesday Birders
July 12 - Todd Lake, Sparks Lake. Arrive early to find parking. Walk the trails around the lakes for finches, chickadees, RS Hawks and waterfowl. Walk 2 to 3 miles.