By Dick Lamster, 12/19/25 The very first ECBC was held on December 25, 1912! One person, Harriet Thomson, reported seeing 15 species and 377 individual birds! Thirty years later, during the second ECBC December 27, 1942, 46 species and 2,210…
In the Seattle Times: Bellevue-born author/photographer goes to the birds. Paul Bannick presented his new book, Woodpecker: a Year in the Lives of North American Woodpeckers. The program was jointly spondored by Eugene Natural History and Coast to Cascades Bird…
Call for Artists Adults Ages 18+ Raptors of the Pacific NW, a raptor-themed community art exhibition, aims to inspire creativity, curiousity, and conservation. Open to Oregon artists of all mediums. The juried exhibition will be on display at Emerald Art…
By Holly Knight You wouldn’t know it, but in certain circles I am a minor celebrity! Every time I waltz into Pete Moore Hospice House, every single staff member goes out of their way to tell me, the bird lady,…
If you think a bird needs help, assess the situation carefully before you act. Many wildlife species leave their young while they forage for food and won’t return if people are nearby. An animal should only be removed from its…
In 2024, the Audubon in the Schools initiative served 732 students. Through the dedication of six volunteers, we facilitated 25 visits, resulting in 51 hours of classroom engagement. Our educational offerings comprise two distinct programs: Feathers and Binoculars. By providing…
An alarming rollback of protections for the environment has recently occurred at the federal level. In order to conserve the diverse and bountiful ecosystems of Oregon and to keep our environment healthy, it is more important than ever that our…
Welcome new LCAS Board Member Cammi Ganshert! We want to thank Katie McInnis for her time spent as a Board member for LCAS. Her new job working with raptors at Cascades Raptor Center is now keeping her too busy to…
Following the Trail of The Quail Paper issues of The Quail don’t fly into readers’ hands—they arrive thanks to LaRue Rodgers and her husband, Robert Piersol. After it’s printed, they label and distribute each issue, while enjoying the happy companionship…
The Eugene Garden Club was buzzing on October 20, when 27 LCAS volunteers gathered to socialize and eat Mezza Luna pizza, salad, and cake (so many cakes!). Plus, everyone went home with the raffle prize of their choice! Just a…