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
Mar
26

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.

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Hummingbirds of Boise
Apr
7

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.

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What It's Like to be a Bird
Apr
11

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.

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Raptors of Southwest Idaho
Apr
13

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.

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Owls of Idaho
Apr
20

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.

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Bluebird Jubilee: A Larson Legacy Fundraiser
Apr
25

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!

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Owls of Idaho
Apr
27

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.

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Monthly Program: Birds of the Amazon
May
19

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!

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Introduction to Birding
Mar
23

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.

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Owls of Idaho
Mar
14

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.

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Raptors of Southwest Idaho
Feb
9

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.

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