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
Guided Birding at Hulls Gulch
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a guided birding trip in the Boise foothills.
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic and beginner-friendly guided birding trip.
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.
The Why and How of Growing Grub for Grouse
Jennifer Forbey, Ph.D., of Boise State University, introduces us to grouse from Idaho, Iceland, and Norway, and their surprising role as both predator and prey in nature's "Grub Hubs." She'll also touch on the threats climate change poses to these birds — and how we can help.
Wednesday Birders at Barber Park
Join the Wednesday Birders, as we explore Barber Park's riverside habitat.
Birding Ted Trueblood, CJ Strike and Bruneau Cowboy Christmas
Join us on a special birding trip to Ted Trueblood WMA, CJ Strike Reservoir and Bruneau's Cowboy Christmas Bazaar!
Birding the Park at Expo Idaho
Join Golden Eagle Audubon as we explore the newly opened Park at Expo Idaho for the first time!
Gulls in Winter | Virtual Class
Autumn and winter bring the most gull species, so it's the perfect time to study them. This class will teach you to identify them by size, pattern, and shape, so you can tell them apart with confidence.
Pause. Look and 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 birding trip.
Building Better Habitat: Russian Olive Removal and Riparian Restoration
The invasive tree Russian olive has altered riparian habitats throughout the West, reducing biodiversity. Learn how removal is restoring habitat at Kathryn Albertson Park.
Birding Canyon Hill Cemetery
oin Golden Eagle Audubon on a fall birding trip through Canyon Hill Cemetery.
Black Friday Birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes
Take a step back from shopping and enjoy some time in nature with Golden Eagle Audubon!
Wednesday Birders at Kathryn Albertson Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders on a fall guided birding trip through Kathryn Albertson Park.
Owls of Idaho
Discover how Idaho's owls—from tiny pygmy-owls to massive great grays—use specialized anatomy and behavior to thrive across habitats, plus field-spotting tips, conservation concerns, and viewing etiquette.
Volunteer Appreciation Party
We really mean it when we say Golden Eagle Audubon Society wouldn't be what it is without you. So we're throwing a party, and we'd love nothing more than to spend an evening saying thank you in person!
If you've volunteered with us in the last 12 months, you're invited! Join us on Monday, October 12th for an evening of good food, good company, and a few games.
We'll have a baked potato bar loaded with toppings, plus vegetarian options like three-bean chili!. It's a great chance to catch up with fellow volunteers, hear about what's coming up next, and celebrate everything you've helped make happen this year.
Can you make it? RSVP here by September 27 so we know how many potatoes to bake!
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.
Bird Language: Learning to Read the Landscape Through Birds | Virtual Class
Join birder and nature educator Rey Snyder for an immersive virtual class on Bird Language — and learn to read the calls, movements, and silences that reveal everything happening in the landscape around you.
Introduction to Birdwatching
This class is perfect for beginning birders and anyone ready to learn more about birds.
Birding Desert Reservoirs and Bennett Mountain
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a caravanning trip through some of Idaho's scenic desert reservoirs and Bennett Mountain.
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.
Accessible Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on an accessible and inclusive bird outing at Kathryn Albertson 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.
Raptors After Hours
This September, Golden Eagle Audubon invites you to an exclusive evening at the World Center for Birds of Prey.
Wednesday Birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes
Join the Wednesday Birders on a scenic fall bird walk through the Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve.
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic and beginner-friendly guided birding trip.
Owls of Idaho
Discover how Idaho's owls—from tiny pygmy-owls to massive great grays—use specialized anatomy and behavior to thrive across habitats, plus field-spotting tips, conservation concerns, and viewing etiquette.
Defending our Feathered Friends from Industrial Threats
Join Advocates for the West Staff Attorney Bryan Hurlbutt for this month's program — and learn how the organization is working to protect birds and other species from mining and industrial threats across the region.
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 at Intermountain Observatory's Lucky Peak Banding Station
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a special visit to the IBO research station at Lucky Peak for an up-close view of songbird and raptor banding.
Wednesday Birders at Hulls Gulch
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders for a guided bird outing on the scenic trails of Hulls Gulch.
Guided Birding at Blacks Creek Bird Reserve
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a unique birding trip to the Blacks Creek Bird Reserve.
Birding for Shorebirds at Fort Boise WMA
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a guided caravanning trip to the Fort Boise WMA.
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic and beginner-friendly guided birding trip.
Hummingbirds of the Treasure Valley
Tiny but mighty, hummingbirds are among the most captivating backyard visitors - learn how to attract, identify, and spot these dazzling little birds.
Pictured: Black-chinned Hummingbird
Wednesday Birders at Hulls Gulch
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders for a guided bird outing on the scenic trails of Hulls Gulch.
Pause, Look & Listen: Guided Birding at Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience on the scenic grounds of Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
Hawthorne Summer Garden Club-canceled
Join Golden Eagle Audubon Society and Ada Soil and Water Conservation District at Hawthorne on Tuesday, Aug 4th for a bird habitat talk at 5:30pm and weeding at 6:30pm — free, open to the public, with tools, water, and snacks provided!
Birding the Kuna Greenbelt
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a relaxed bird outing along the Kuna Greenbelt.
What It's Like To Be A Bird - Youth Program
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.”
Birding the Garden City Greenbelt
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a bird outing along a scenic section of the Garden City Greenbelt.
Wednesday Birders at Eagle Island State Park
Join the Wednesday Birders at Eagle Island State Park for an easy-paced morning outing as we explore the park wetlands and trails.
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic and beginner-friendly guided birding trip.