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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
 
        
      
      Bird Walk with a River View
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic walk through Diane Moore Nature Center alongside the Boise River.
 
        
      
      Introduction to Birding
This is a class for beginning birders and all who want to improve their birding skills. You’ll learn the basics of bird identification and be introduced to local birds.
 
        
      
      Fall Bird Photography in Kathryn Albertson Park
Grab your camera and join Golden Eagle Audubon at Kathryn Albertson Park for a morning of bird photography.
 
        
      
      Pause, Look & Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds.
 
        
      
      What Its Like To Be A Bird
Prepare to have your understanding of birds altered in this class based on David Sibley’s book “What Its Like To Be A Bird.”
Common Raven by Louisa Evers
 
        
      
      Birding Field Trip to Ted Trueblood and CJ Strike
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a caravanning field trip as we explore Ted Trueblood WMA and CJ Strike Dam.
 
        
      
      Wednesday Birders at Canyon Hill Cemetery
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a fall bird walk through Canyon Hill Cemetery.
 
        
      
      Winter Feeder Birds
Learn how to attract birds to your feeders and how to identify them in this free class.
 
        
      
      Birding Wilson Springs Ponds in Fall
Join Golden Eagle Audubon as we wander around Wilson Springs Ponds to check out the birds of the season.
 
        
      
      Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
A beginner-friendly bird walk with Golden Eagle Audubon.
 
        
      
      Conservation in Gorongosa Nat'l Park
Learn about wildlife and bird conservation in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park from Zoo Boise’s Education Director Tierney Bell.
 
        
      
      Black Friday Birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
Avoid the shopping chaos and enjoy some time in nature with Golden Eagle Audubon.
 
        
      
      Wednesday Birders at Garden City Greenbelt
Discover the birds that live on and near the Boise River on this beginner-friendly and accessible field trip with Golden Eagle Audubon.
 
        
      
      Winter Bird Photography at Kathryn Albertson Park
Grab your camera and join Golden Eagle Audubon at Kathryn Albertson Park for a morning of bird photography.
 
        
      
      Pause, Look & Listen at Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds.
 
        
      
       
        
      
       
        
      
      Birding at Wilson Springs Ponds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a walk around Wilson Springs Ponds to check out a variety of ducks and other birds we may find along the way.
 
        
      
      Winter Bird Challenge: Kathryn Albertson Park
Join us for some birding at Kathryn Albertson Park. Open to WBC registrants only.
 
        
      
      Winter Bird Challenge: Canyon Hill Cemetery
Explore the area around Canyon Hill Cemetery of Caldwell. Open to WBC registrants only.
 
        
      
      Birds Are Dinosaurs
Learn about the evolution of birds from Dr. Dan Luna at our free monthly program.
 
        
      
      Winter Bird Challenge: Wood River Valley
Come bird the Wood River Valley with us —let’s explore together and boost our species list in this all day trip. Open to WBC registrants only.
 
        
      
      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.
 
        
      
      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.
 
        
      
      Raptors of Idaho
Learn fascinating facts about our local raptors, get tips on identification and find our where to look for them.
Golden Eagle by Linda Wentz
 
        
      
      Winter Ducks of the Treasure Valley
The Treasure Valley is a wonderful place to observe ducks in the winter. Learn how to identify the many species that winter here and where to look for them.
Common Goldeneye by Ken Miracle
 
        
      
      Birding at Canyon Hill Cemetery
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a leisurely autumn bird walk through Canyon Hill Cemetery.
 
        
      
      Wednesday Birders at Blacks Creek Reserve
Join Golden Eagle Audubon's Wednesday Birders on a special field trip to Blacks Creek Reserve.
 
        
      
      Birds of the Owyhee Mountains
Learn about the many bird species found in the Owyhee Mtns. from local expert Louisa Evers. Ash-throated Flycatcher by Louisa Evers.
 
        
      
      Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
A beginner-friendly bird walk with Golden Eagle Audubon.
 
        
      
      Winter Ducks of the Treasure Valley
The Treasure Valley is a wonderful place to observe ducks in the winter. Learn how to identify the many species that winter here and where to look for them.
Common Goldeneye by Ken Miracle
 
        
      
      What Its Like To Be A Bird
Prepare to have your understanding of birds altered in this class based on David Sibley’s book “What Its Like To Be A Bird.”
Common Raven by Louisa Evers
 
        
      
      Pause, Look & Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds.
 
        
      
      Fall Bird Photography in Kathryn Albertson Park
Grab your camera and join Golden Eagle Audubon at Kathryn Albertson Park for a morning of bird photography.
 
        
      
      Wednesday Birders at Garden City Greenbelt
Discover the birds that live on and near the Boise River on this beginner-friendly and accessible field trip with Golden Eagle Audubon.
 
        
      
      Raptors of Idaho
Learn fascinating facts about our local raptors, get tips on identifications and find out where to look for them.
Golden Eagle by Linda Wentz
 
        
      
      Desert Reservoirs and Bennett Mountain
Join us on a caravanning trip to see a number of places throughout Idaho, including desert reservoirs and Bennett Mountain. Red-winged Blackbird by Louisa Evers
 
        
      
      Accessible Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
Come join Golden Eagle Audubon on an accessible and inclusive walk within Kathryn Albertson Park
 
        
      
      Winter Ducks of the Treasure Valley
The Treasure Valley is a wonderful place to observe ducks in the winter. Learn how to identify the many species that winter here and where to look for them.
Gadwall by Louisa Evers
 
        
      
      What It's Like To Be A Bird
Prepare to have your understanding of birds altered in this new class based on David Sibley’s book, “What It’s Like To Be A Bird.”
 
        
      
      What It's Like To Be A Bird
Prepare to have your understanding of birds altered in this new class based on David Sibley’s book, “What It’s Like To Be A Bird.”
 
        
      
      What It's Like To Be A Bird
Prepare to have your understanding of birds altered in this new class based on David Sibley’s book, “What It’s Like To Be A Bird.”
 
        
      
      Introduction to Birding
This is a class for beginners and all who want to improve their birding skills.
 
        
      
      Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
A beginner-friendly bird walk with Golden Eagle Audubon.
 
        
      
      Volunteer Appreciation Party
All volunteers are welcome to this celebration. We will be serving burritos and there will be beer, wine and no alcohol drinks. Volunteers will receive a gift and a native plant seedling. This is a fantastic private time to view the exhibits at the Boise WaterShed Climate and Water Center.
Blacks Creek Birding Hike
Come join Golden Eagle Audubon on a walk around Blacks Creek to see what birds we can find.
 
        
      
      Wednesday Birders at Hyatt Hidden Lakes
Come join the Wednesday Birders on a bird walk through Hyatt Hidden Lakes.
 
        
      
      Birds of Colombia
Enjoy the superb photos of Jim DeWitt from his 2024 trip to western Colombia. Southern Emerald-Toucanet by Jim DeWitt
 
        
      
      Pause, Look & Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Come join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds.
 
        
      
      Birding at Intermountain Observatory's Lucky Peak Banding Station
Come join Golden Eagle Audubon on a special visit to the IBO research station at Lucky Peak for an up-close view of songbird banding.
 
        
      
      Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
Help birds survive by providing healthy habitat in your yard. Learn how in this class.
 
        
      
      Wednesday Birders at Hull's Gulch
Join the Wednesday Birders at Hulls Gulch for an easy-paced stroll to look for birds.
 
        
      
      Wednesday Birders: Foote Park
Join the Wednesday Birders and Golden Eagle Audubon Society at Foote Park to look for wrens and other birds.
 
        
      
      eBird: Beyond the Basics
Come join Golden Eagle Audubon as we learn more about using eBird in the beautiful setting of Esther Simplot Park.
 
             
            