Golden Eagle Audubon Society

Our History

Golden Eagle Audubon Society (GEAS) was founded in 1972 by a group of birders who wanted to provide opportunities for community connection and birding in the Treasure Valley and beyond.

GEAS has continued to expand our mission to include conservation of public lands and the protection of birds and their habitats, citizen science, educational programs for youth and adults, and the New Roots Program for refugee youth.

Through our advocacy and conservation work, our members have helped to shape many special places in southwestern Idaho including the Boise River Greenbelt, Hulls Gulch Reserve, Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve, and Blacks Creek Bird Reserve. We have been active participants in local and national conservation issues and have supported local bird research.

Historic GEAS Efforts

1972-1984

Opposed the use of DDT
Supported the creation of the Boise Greenbelt
Opposed discharge of harmful mining and milling wastes into streams in northern Idaho
Supported the preservation of the Barber Dam area as a nature preserve

1985-1989

Opposed drilling in Arctic Wildlife Refuge
Conducted Breeding Bird Surveys

1990-1999

Supported the protection of non-game species in Idaho
Helped the City of Boise purchase the land to create Hyatt Hidden Wetlands Reserve

2000-2009

Assisted with the creation of the Idaho Birding Trail
Advocated for the protection of Hubbard Reservoir
Began forming partnerships to create Blacks Creek Bird Reserve

2010-2013

Created Family Bird Walks to engage children and families in birding
Joined Idaho Families for Clean Water coalition and helped oppose the CuMo mine project
Dedicated the newly created Blacks Creek Bird Reserve

Join us as a Member.

Membership starts at just $20/year and supports our programs, conservation, and advocacy work.

"Golden Eagle Audubon Society" is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 8261, Boise, ID 83707