Golden Eagle Audubon Society

 
 

Anna’s Hummingbird. Photo by Mick Thompson.

Dedicated to building an understanding, appreciation, and respect for the natural world in order to conserve and restore natural ecosystems for birds and other wildlife.

We are Southwest Idaho’s chapter of the National Audubon Society

  • Bird Language Class

    Through storytelling, visuals, sound, and guided practice, you'll learn to interpret bird behavior and its ecological meaning.

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  • Grouse Connections

    Explore why grouse are vital to nature's "grub hubs" — their global lives, ecological roles, and the climate threats putting their future at risk.

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  • Restoration Projects

    Volunteer-grown native plants and strong partnerships help GEAS improve habitat and support birds throughout southwest Idaho.

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Upcoming Events

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Bird Language: Learning to Read the Landscape Through Birds | Virtual Class
Oct 7
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.

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The Why and How of Growing Grub for Grouse 
Oct 20
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.

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Building Better Habitat: Russian Olive Removal and Riparian Restoration
Nov 17
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.

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Birding Desert Reservoirs and Bennett Mountain
Oct 3
Field Trips
Birding Desert Reservoirs and Bennett Mountain
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a caravanning trip through some of Idaho's scenic desert reservoirs and Bennett Mountain.

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Field Trips
Introduction to Birdwatching
Oct 5
Introduction to Birdwatching

This class is perfect for beginning birders and anyone ready to learn more about birds.

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Bird Language: Learning to Read the Landscape Through Birds | Virtual Class
Oct 7
Classes and Workshops
Bird Language: Learning to Read the Landscape Through Birds | Virtual Class
Classes and Workshops

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.

Read more →
Classes and Workshops
Pause, Look & Listen: Guided Birding at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Oct 10
Field Trips
Pause, Look & Listen: Guided Birding at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow birding experience on the scenic grounds of Idaho Shakespeare Festival.

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Field Trips
Volunteer Appreciation Party
Oct 12
Volunteer Appreciation Party
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Owls of Idaho
Oct 13
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.

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Wednesday Birders at Kathryn Albertson Park
Oct 14
Field Trips
Wednesday Birders at Kathryn Albertson Park
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders on a fall guided birding trip through Kathryn Albertson Park.

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Field Trips
Guided Birding at Hulls Gulch
Oct 17
Field Trips
Guided Birding at Hulls Gulch
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a guided birding trip in the Boise foothills.

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Field Trips
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Oct 18
Field Trips
Birding for Beginners at Bethine Church River Trail
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a scenic and beginner-friendly guided birding trip.

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Field Trips
Raptors of Southwest Idaho
Oct 19
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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The Why and How of Growing Grub for Grouse 
Oct 20
Classes and Workshops
The Why and How of Growing Grub for Grouse 
Classes and Workshops

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.

Read more →
Classes and Workshops
Wednesday Birders at Barber Park
Oct 28
Field Trips
Wednesday Birders at Barber Park
Field Trips

Join the Wednesday Birders, as we explore Barber Park's riverside habitat.

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Field Trips
Building Better Habitat: Russian Olive Removal and Riparian Restoration
Nov 17
Classes and Workshops
Building Better Habitat: Russian Olive Removal and Riparian Restoration
Classes and Workshops

The invasive tree Russian olive has altered riparian habitats throughout the West, reducing biodiversity. Learn how removal is restoring habitat at Kathryn Albertson Park.

Read more →
Classes and Workshops