Event Calendar
Osprey. Photo by Kurt Wecker/Audubon Photography Awards.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Golden Eagle Audubon Society offers monthly programs, field trips, and more!
Registration is required for field trips.
Explore the calendar or view our full list of events below.
Upcoming Events
Spring Migrating Birds
Idaho welcomes many migrating birds in the spring. Learn what to expect and where to find them in this new class. Yellow-rumped Warbler by Louisa Evers
Wednesday Birders: Cleo Swayne's Nature Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders for some slow birding in Cleo Swayne's Nature Trail along the Snake River in Canyon County.
Ravens, Crows, Magpies and Jays: The World of Corvids
Learn about the fascinating corvid family from expert John Rakestraw in this zoom class.
Idaho Young Birders Club: Spring Shorebird Survey
We’ll be visiting Black’s Creek Bird Reserve, Indian Creek Reservoir, Hubbard Reservoir, and Wilson Springs Ponds, and documenting the shorebirds at each location.
Spring Migration at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival is located on the banks of Barber Pool and a great place to learn about migrating birds.
Spring Migrants Photo Walk
Look for spring migrants at Kathryn Albertson Park and work on bird photography with leader Ben Gundy.
Hulls Gulch Birding Trip
We'll take a walk around Hulls Gulch to see what type of birds are in the area late April.
Introduction to Birding
Birding is fun for people of all ages and abilities. Learn the basics of bird identification in this class for beginners.
Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
You can protect birds by providing habitat in your yard or patio. Learn about plants, water features, and more in this class.
Accessible Birding: Lucky Peak State Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for spring birding at Lucky Peak State Park: Sandy Point and Discovery Units at the base of Lucky Peak Dam. We will meet at Sandy Point Park and make our way to Discovery Park, birding along the way.
Wednesday Birders: Avimor's Spring Valley Creek
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Morning Birders for a walk along Avimor's Spring Valley Creek.
Pause, Look and Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.
Idaho Young Birders Club Bike and Bird
We will be biking alongside the Boise River Greenbelt. We will meet at Julia Davis Park, by the red bridge that crosses the Boise River.
Birding by Ear in Hulls Gulch
This is a small group birding experience emphasizing sensory awareness and being present in nature.
Garden City Nature Trail Bird Walk
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a walk along the shady Nature Trail in Garden City. We will look for Belted Kingfishers, Northern Flickers, along with hawks, ducks, osprey and Bald Eagles.
Camas Prairie-Centennial Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Journey up to Camas Prairie - Centennial Marsh Wildlife Management Area in Camas County with Golden Eagle Audubon for a chance to view a wide variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and other marshland species including black terns and phalaropes.
Bird Walk: Foote Park Wren Search
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a moderate hike down the Black Cliffs Trail to search for Canyon and Rock Wrens.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail.
Camas National Wildlife Refuge
Learn about the Camas National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson County, Idaho.
Wednesday Birders: Celebration Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders at Celebration Park, Idaho's only archaeological park. We will bird along the Snake River above and below Guffey Bridge.
Bird Walk: Boise River Greenbelt
Please join Golden Eagle Audubon as we bird along the Boise River Greenbelt listening to and watching our resident birds as well as our spring migrants.
Member Camping Trip in Payette National Forest
Explore the Payette National Forest with Golden Eagle Audubon on this 3-day, 2-night camping and birding trip.
Clark’s Nutcracker - Mary Miller Rumple
Accessible Birding: Hulls Gulch
We will explore the new accessible trail loop and other gravel pathways between the Grove Trailhead parking area and the Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center. We will possibly see Anna’s Hummingbirds, Great-horned Owls, Yellow-breasted Chats and many others.
Identifying Birds by Song Part 2
Terry Rich teaches how to distinguish one bird song from another.
Birding at Wilson Springs Pond
Wilson's Spring Ponds offers an easy way to see nature. It sits on 7 acres of mostly paved paths. Some areas are a bit uneven but it's a wonderful way to see several shore birds. Possible birds on our trip are various ducks, shorebirds, warblers and more.
Pause, Look & Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.
Field Trip: Camas Prairie-Centennial Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Journey up to Camas Prairie - Centennial Marsh Wildlife Management Area in Camas County with Golden Eagle Audubon for a chance to view a wide variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and other marshland species including black terns and phalaropes.
State of the Great Salt Lake
Join Katie Newburn from Friends of Great Salt Lake to learn about the ecological crisis facing this unique ecosystem.
Wednesday Birders: Mores Creek and Robie Creek
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Morning Birders for a visit to Mores Creek and Robie Creek Parks off Highway 21. The pace will be slow to allow all to enjoy the birds and watch any interesting bird behavior.
Field Trip: Montour/High Valley
The Montour Wildlife Management Area is located on the floodplain of the Payette River. Its lowlands are a complex of cottonwood-willow river bottoms, wetlands and ponds, and agricultureal fields adjacent to the Payette River.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail. This is a great opportunity to learn about riparian habitat as we focus on local birds, plants, and stewardship efforts in the area.
Birding at Foote Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for some birding around Foote Park. We will undertake a moderate hike down the Black Cliffs Trail. We will travel between 1-2 miles on rocky uneven trails.
Wednesday Birders: East Dike Trail in Canyon County
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for an approximately 1.5 mile along the East Dike Trail at Lake Lowell.
Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
We will be exploring Kathryn Albertson Park on this birding outing. There is a variety of wildlife that can be found in the park, including a number of bird species.
Field Trip to Bogus Basin with Terry Rich
Join Terry Rich for a field trip to Bogus Basin.
Pause, Look & Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail. This is a great opportunity to learn about riparian habitat as we focus on local birds, plants, and stewardship efforts in the area.
Member Camping Trip at Bull Trout Lake
Explore the Boise National Forest with Golden Eagle Audubon on this 3-day, 2-night camping and birding trip.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail. This is a great opportunity to learn about riparian habitat as we focus on local birds, plants, and stewardship efforts in the area.
Birding by Ear in Hulls Gulch
This is a small group birding experience emphasizing sensory awareness and being present in nature.
Idaho Big Year with Linda Wentz
Hear stories and see photos from Linda Wentz’s Idaho Big Year. Wilson’s Phalarope by Linda Wentz
Beginner eBird in the Park
Leader Patti Guicheteau will teach you the basics of eBird while birding in Barber Park.
Blue Heron Photo Walk
After meeting at Pamela Baker Park, we'll walk to the Heron rookery, where we'll spend some time with these birds and have a chance to work on taking some pictures. We'll also see what birds can be spotted on the walk to and from the rookery.
Pause, Look & Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.
Spring Migration! Landbirds in Hulls Gulch
Terry Rich teaches about the landbirds arriving in Hulls Gulch.
Wednesday Birders: Garden City Nature Trail
We will walk under the Glennwood Bridge and along the Garden City Nature Trail past Riverside Pond and west.
Spring Migrating Birds
Spring brings many migrating birds to Idaho. Learn what to look for and where in this class.
Lazuli Bunting: Ken Miracle
Birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
W e will explore the birds at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve, which is usually a great place for birding! This is a trip that is great for all birders, including beginners.
Hummingbirds of the Treasure Valley
Learn about our local hummingbirds from Golden Eagle Audubon Society.
Wednesday Birders: Hidden Springs
We will look and listen for various songbirds, including early migrants and lingering winter birds.
Spring Migration at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival is located on the banks of Barber Pool and the grounds attract lots of migration birds. Yellow Warbler by Ken Miracle
Birding by Ear in Hulls Gulch
This is a small group birding experience emphasizing sensory awareness and being present in nature.
State of Raptors of the World
Our monthly program features Dr. Chris McClure from The Peregrine fund.
Birding and Photography at Barber Park
We will explore the winter birds of Barber Park, which may include birds from sparrows to Bald Eagles.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail.
Idaho Young Birders Club Bird Walk
This bird walk is beginner friendly and binoculars will be provided if needed. This bird walk is led by and geared towards young birders, 30 years old and under.
Introduction to Birding
This class is perfect for beginners and for those wishing to improve their birding skills.
Wednesday Birders: Discovery Park
We will be exploring the area of Discovery Park. We will wander around the park looking for early migrants and any wintering songbirds in the trees and on the cliffs across the road.
Hummingbirds of the Treasure Valley
Learn about our local hummingbirds from Golden Eagle Audubon Society.
Flock For Art
Support Golden Eagle Audubon and enjoy a festive event featuring bird and wildlife art. Golden Eagle by Ken Miracle.
Pause, Look and Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.
Trip to Fort Boise WMA
This will be a day trip to Fort Boise WMA. We hope to be at the Wildlife Management Area just before thousands of Snow Geese arrive.
Introduction to Birding
We’ve teamed up with Nampa Valley Grange to offer our popular class in Nampa.
Winter Ducks of the Treasure Valley Community Education Class
Learn tips and strategies for finding winter ducks throughout the Treasure Valley and identifying them by sight and sound.
Birding at Blacks Creek Bird Reserve
We will be exploring the area of Black's Creek to see what birds may be present this time of year.
Spring Migration! Waterfowl and Shorebirds
Terry Rich teaches about waterfowl and shorebirds.
Introduction to Birding
Learn the basics of bird identification and get set for local birding.