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! Volunteer opportunities are here.
Registration is required for field trips.
Explore the calendar or view our full list of events below.
Upcoming Events
Create a Bird Friendly Backyard
You can support birds at your home by providing food, water, and shelter and eliminating bird hazards. You'll learn about native plants, water features, invasive plants, pesticides, cats, and more. You can enjoy more birds in your yard and help prevent bird loss.
This class is free and open to everyone. No registration required.
Birdfort at Kathryn Albertson Park
Kick off your day at Treefort Must Festival with Golden Eagle Audubon on a guided bird walk through Kathryn Albertson Park.
Birdfort at Kathryn Albertson Park
Kick off your day at Treefort Must Festival with Golden Eagle Audubon on a guided bird walk through Kathryn Albertson Park.
Guided Bird Walk at Marianne Williams Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon at Marianne Williams Park for an easy-paced stroll to look for birds.
Birdfort at Kathryn Albertson Park
Kick off your day at Treefort Must Festival with Golden Eagle Audubon on a guided bird walk through Kathryn Albertson Park.
Spring Bird Photography at Great Blue Heron Rookery
Grab your camera and join Golden Eagle Audubon at Pamela Baker Park's Great Blue Heron Rookery for a morning of bird photography.
Accessible Birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on an inclusive and accessible birding field trip at Hyatt Hidden Lakes.
Guided Bird Walk at Great Blue Heron Rookery
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a leisurely stroll through Pamela Baker Park to see the Great Blue Heron and cormorant rookeries.
Hummingbirds of Boise
Tiny but mighty, hummingbirds are among the most captivating visitors you can attract to your backyard! Join us to learn how to bring these dazzling little birds to your feeders, how to identify the species you're seeing, and how to spot them out in the wild. This class is led by Golden Eagle Audubon volunteers who love sharing their passion for birds with the community.
It’s free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.
Wednesday Birders at Marianne Williams Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders for an easy-paced guided bird walk.
Pause, Look & Listen: Guided Birding at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience on the scenic grounds of Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
What It's Like to be a Bird
This is a fascinating look into the world of our feathered neighbors based on David Sibley's book, What It's Like to Be a Bird. You'll learn about birds' flight, vision, hearing, brains and sounds. Be ready to have your perceptions of birds transformed. This class is taught by volunteers from the Golden Eagle Audubon Society.
This class is free and everyone is welcome. No registration required.
Raptors of Southwest Idaho
Southwest Idaho is home to many fascinating raptors, and this class will introduce you to twelve species you’re likely to see in the region. You’ll learn how to identify both juvenile and adult birds—whether they’re soaring overhead or perched—and discover the best places to find them. We’ll also explore the habitat and behavior of each species. The class is taught by volunteers from the Golden Eagle Audubon Society.
This class is free and everyone is welcome. No registration required.
Birding Trip to Fort Boise WMA
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a unique birding field trip to the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area.
High Desert Reservoir Birding Tour
Join Golden Eagle Audubon to explore ephemeral desert reservoirs in search of migratory birds on this all-day guided birding trip.
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic and beginner-friendly guided bird walk.
Owls of Idaho
This program introduces the incredible world of Idaho’s owls, explaining how their specialized anatomy and behaviors allow them to thrive in a wide range of habitats. Discover the unique characteristics of local species—from tiny pygmy-owls to massive great grays—while learning tips for spotting them in the field. Conservation concerns, viewing etiquette, and ways to support owl habitat complete the presentation. This class is taught by Golden Eagle Audubon volunteers.
This class is taught by Golden Eagle Audubon volunteers as part of Boise Learns - Community Education. Registration is required.
Registration for the spring session at Boise Learns opens March 23.
Wednesday Birders at Avimor's Spring Valley Creek
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders at Spring Valley Creek Trail for an easy-paced morning birding hike.
Guided Bird Hike at Schoolhouse Gulch
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a special scenic birding trip on Garden Valley's Schoolhouse Gulch Trail.
Bluebird Jubilee: A Larson Legacy Fundraiser
Join us for a special morning to celebrate our conservation work with community and mimosas. We’ll highlight Al Larson’s dedication to his bluebird trails and raise funds to continue his work via our Larson Legacy Fund.
Click here for all the details and to register.
Thank you, Albertsons, for letting us use your Atrium (250 E Parkcenter Blvd., Boise) to further our mission!
Owls of Idaho
This program introduces the incredible world of Idaho’s owls, explaining how their specialized anatomy and behaviors allow them to thrive in a wide range of habitats. Discover the unique characteristics of local species—from tiny pygmy-owls to massive great grays—while learning tips for spotting them in the field. Conservation concerns, viewing etiquette, and ways to support owl habitat complete the presentation. This class is taught by Golden Eagle Audubon volunteers.
This class is free and everyone is welcome. No registration required.
Birding Field Trip to Camas Prairie-Centennial Marsh WMA
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a day-trip birding adventure to the Camas Prairie - Centennial Marsh WMA.
Accessible Birding at Lucky Peak State Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for an accessible bird outing at Lucky Peak State Park.
Pause, Look & Listen: Guided Birding at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience on the scenic grounds of Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Mother's Day Birding Celebration at Lucky Peak State Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a Mother's Day bird outing at the Discovery Unit of Lucky Peak State Park.
Wednesday Birders at Pamela Baker Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders for a leisurely birding stroll through Pamela Baker Park.
Guided Birding Trip to Bachman Grade
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a guided caravanning adventure to look for birds in the Owyhee Mountains.
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic and beginner-friendly guided bird walk.
Bluebird Field Trip to Prairie
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for an all-day birding adventure as we visit the Hilda Larson Bluebird Trail in Prairie.
Monthly Program: Birds of the Amazon
Wattled Jacana by Tamima Itani/Audubon Photography Awards
Golden Eagle Audubon welcomes Terry Rich to the Butte Room at Hillcrest Library for an evening you won't want to miss. Terry will be presenting on birding in the Amazon — and if you've heard Terry present before, you already know what an engaging and inspiring evening this will be! No registration required. Just show up and join us!
Birding Field Trip to Montour & High Valley
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a birding adventure through Montour and High Valley.
Wednesday Birders: Foote Park Wren Hike
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders on a birding hike at Foote Park.
Accessible Birding at Hulls Gulch
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on an accessible and inclusive bird outing along the scenic trails of Hulls Gulch.
Guided Birding Trip to Schoolhouse Gulch and Placerville
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a special scenic birding trip through Garden Valley and Placerville.
Pause, Look & Listen: Guided Birding at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience on the scenic grounds of Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic and beginner-friendly guided bird walk.
Wednesday Birders at Cleo's Ferry
Join the Wednesday Birders at Cleo's Ferry Nature Trail for an easy-paced birding adventure.
Wetland Restoration at Idaho Expo
Josh Brown, Ada County Project Manager, will discuss the plans for Idaho Expo, including more than $10 million worth of native plants sourced from nurseries across the Mountain West and Northwest.
Introduction to Birding
A bird’s color, shape, behavior, and sounds all provide helpful clues for identification. In this program, participants will learn about common local birds and the skills needed to recognize them. Designed for both beginning birders and those looking to sharpen their skills, the class covers how, when, and where to find birds in Southwest Idaho.
This class is free and everyone is welcome. No registration required.
Birding Trip to Fort Boise WMA
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a unique birding field trip to the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area.
Guided Bird Hike at Blacks Creek Reserve
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a spring field trip to Blacks Creek Reserve.
Birding Walk at Esther Simplot Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a morning bird walk around the ponds at Esther Simplot Park.
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic and beginner-friendly guided bird walk.
Owls of Idaho
Join us at the Eagle Library for this program that introduces the incredible world of Idaho’s owls, explaining how their specialized anatomy and behaviors allow them to thrive in a wide range of habitats.
Pause, Look & Listen: Guided Birding at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience on the scenic grounds of Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Wednesday Birders at Kathryn Albertson Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a guided winter bird walk through Kathryn Alberson Park.
Birding Trip to Fort Boise WMA
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a unique birding field trip to the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area.
Birding Lake Lowell at Deer Flat NWR
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a trip to the Lake Lowell's Lower Dam, which is part of the Deer Flat NWR
Winter Bird Photography at Great Blue Heron Rookery
Grab your camera and join Golden Eagle Audubon at Pamela Baker Park's Great Blue Heron Rookery for a morning of bird photography.
Duck, Duck, Goose… and Swan! A Deep Dive Into the World of Waterfowl
Wade into the wondrous world of ducks, geese, and swans with local naturalist and educator Rey Snyder (they/them) in this engaging virtual class.
What It’s Like to be a Bird
You'll learn about birds' flight, vision, hearing, brains and sounds. Be ready to have your perceptions of birds transformed.
Birding Walk at Hyatt Hidden Lakes
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a guided bird walk through the Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve.
Guided Birding Trip in Emmett
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a unique birding field trip at a little-known hotspot in Emmett.
Feather Trails with Sophie Osborn
Author and conservationist Sophie A.H. Osborn will read from her book Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds.
Birding for Beginners: Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a beginner-friendly bird walk with Golden Eagle Audubon.
Pause, Look & Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festivall Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds.
Wednesday Birders at Barber Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon's Wednesday Birders for a morning of birding at Barber Park.
Raptors of Southwest Idaho
Idaho has many fascinating raptors and this class will cover twelve species you are likely to find in southwest Idaho. We will provide tips on how to identify the juvenile and adult birds in flight and perched and where to find them in southwest Idaho. The class also covers the habitat and behavior of each species.
Birding Field Trip to Hagerman
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a caravanning bird field trip through a variety of reservoirs and hotspots near Hagerman.
Wednesday Birders at Marianne Williams Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon's Wednesday Birders at Marianne Williams Park for an easy-paced stroll to look for birds.
Guided Bird Walk at Avimor's Spring Valley Creek Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a guided bird walk on Spring Valley Creek Trail.
Winter Bird Challenge: Ted Trueblood WMA and CJ Strike
Join us as we bird the areas of Ted Trueblood WMA and CJ Strike Reservoir in an all day push to add birds to our list. Open to WBC registrants only.
Wednesday Birders at Kathryn Albertson Park
Join the Wednesday Birders and Golden Eagle Audubon Society for a winter bird walk at Kathryn Albertson Park.
Introduction to Birdwatching
This class is perfect for beginning birders and anyone ready to learn more about birds.