Volunteer Powered
Stilt, Curlew, and Avocet at Blacks Creek. Photo by Ceredig Roberts.
Golden Eagle Audubon is a volunteer-powered organization.
We are a positive force for birds in our community only through the support of hundreds of amazing volunteers.
Our volunteers dedicate thousands of hours to Golden Eagle Audubon Society each year, leading field trips, representing us at outreach events, supporting and leading restoration efforts, teaching classes, and much more. We are so grateful for your time and support of this organization!
Lark Sparrow. Photo by Dondi Black.
2026 Volunteer Recognition
Tricia Matthews
We’re proud to spotlight Tricia Matthews, our dedicated Native Plant Network Nursery Manager. From collecting, organizing, and storing native seeds to guiding our seed growers and tending racks of seedlings and shrubs in her own backyard, Tricia keeps our native plant efforts growing strong.
Always prompt and ready to lend a hand, she supports Golden Eagle Audubon Society outreach events and projects like the Blacks Creek litter pickup and workdays at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve with energy and expertise. Since 2022, she has contributed more than 160 volunteer hours to GEAS.
If that weren’t enough to keep her busy, Tricia is also a seasoned Master Naturalist and leader of the Deer Flat Master Naturalist Chapter. She brings deep knowledge, a great sense of humor, and a collaborative spirit to everything she does. She is truly an invaluable part of our community.
Thank you, Tricia, for helping our mission—and our plants—thrive!
