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!
Registration is required for field trips.
Explore the calendar or view our full list of events below.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Birders: Canyon Hill Cemetery
A number of birds reside at Canyon Hill Cemetery, especially during the winter season. We will walk around the cemetery looking for wintering birds such as brown creepers, kinglets, chickadees, crossbills, cedar waxwings, and other songbirds.
Black Friday Birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
This Black Friday, #OptOutside and join Golden Eagle Audubon for a pleasant walk around Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve.
What Bird Is That? Tips for Bird ID In the Field
John Rakestraw provides tips on what to quickly look for when you see a new bird.
Hooded Warbler by Ken Miracle
Birds that Winter in the Boise Area but Don’t Visit Feeders
Terry Rich speaks about cool birds that don’t visit your winter feeders.
Burrowing Owls by Ken Miracle
Field Trip to Ted Trueblood, CJ Strike and Bruneau Dunes
Come join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society on a classic caravanning field trip. We will explore Ted Trueblood WMA, then make a few stops at CJ Strike Reservoir before going to Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Winter Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
We will be exploring Kathryn Albertson Park on this birding outing. There is a variety of wildlife that can be found in the park, including a number of bird species.
Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
We will spend this morning at Kathryn Albertson Park, a great place to bird at all times of year.
Nampa Christmas Bird Count
The long-running Nampa Christmas Bird Count is on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Black-capped Chickadee by Ken Miracle
Garden Valley Christmas Bird Count
Count birds in Garden Valley and Crouch for the Christmas Bird Count on December 18.
House Finch by Louisa Evers
Boise Christmas Bird Count
There’s a place for all birders in the Boise Christmas Bird Count on December 21.
White-crowned Sparrow by Ken Miracle
Bruneau Christmas Bird Count
A wide diversity of birds are found during the Bruneau Christmas Bird Count. Join the count on Dec. 28
Burrowing Owl by Ken Miracle
Pause, Look & Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail.
Hope Is The Thing With Feathers
Award-winning author Christopher Cokinos will share stories from his book, Hope Is The Thing With Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of Vanished Birds, for this special monthly program.
Extinct Carolina Parakeet etching
Birding at Lucky Peak State Park
We will be exploring the areas of Discovery Unit and Sandy Point in Lucky Peak State Park.
Pause, Look and Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.
Birding by the Garden City Greenbelt West Bridge
We will meet near the West Greenbelt Bridge in Garden City, and from there we will walk on the greenbelt path.
The Miracle on Palmyra
Matt Miller will share the story of the incredible ecological success on Palmyra atoll at our November Monthly Program.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail. This is a great opportunity to learn about riparian habitat as we focus on local birds, plants, and stewardship efforts in the area.
Bird Walk at Wilson Springs Pond
Join the Golden Eagle Audubon as we wander around Wilson Springs Ponds to check out the birds of the season.
Wednesday Birders: Esther Simplot Park
Join the Golden Eagle Audubon's Wednesday Birders as we check out the birds at Esther Simplot Park.
Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
We will be exploring Kathryn Albertson Park on this birding outing.
Field Trip to Ted Trueblood, CJ Strike and Bruneau Dunes
Come join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society on a classic caravanning field trip. We will explore Ted Trueblood WMA, then make a few stops at CJ Strike Reservoir before going to Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Pause, Look and Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.
Migrating Bird Photography
Join us as we explore Kathryn Albertson Park and work on photographing local and migrating birds before winter sets in.
Population Monitoring – The Christmas Bird Count
Terry Rich explains the importance of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count and how to get involved.
Birding at Blacks Creek Reserve
Join us as we explore the migratory shorebirds, ducks, songbirds and raptors at Blacks Creek Bird Preserve.
Field Trip to Bogus Basin
Join the Golden Eagle Audubon as we spend some time checking out the birds around Bogus Basin.
Bird Walk at Hulls Gulch
Join the Golden Eagle Audubon as we undertake a bird walk at Hulls Gulch to check out the birds of the season.
Wednesday Birders: Emmett Sewage Ponds
The Emmett Sewage Ponds are a good location to see winter ducks fairly close. We will walk around the path that encircles the various treatment ponds.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail.
Winter Birds of Boise Basin
Learn about winter birds of the Boise Basin with Golden Eagle Audubon.
eBird: Beyond the Basics
Join leaders Jordan Paige and Will Miller to advance your eBird skills.
Bird Walk at The Watershed
We’re teaming with The Watershed for a bird walk through their campus and to the Boise River.
October Monthly Program - Boise River ReWild
Celebrate the amazing work done by hundreds of volunteers at our Boise River ReWild habitat restoration project.
Accessible Birding: Kathryn Albertson Park
We'll be going on an accessible and inclusive bird outing in a beautiful natural setting. The most easily spotted birds are ducks, geese, songbirds and herons.
Pause, Look and Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Grounds
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.
Family Bird Walk at The Watershed
We’re teaming with The Watershed for a bird walk through their campus and to the Boise River. This is a family walk so bring the kids.
Field Trip to Ted Trueblood, CJ Strike and Bruneau Dunes
Come join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society on a classic caravanning field trip. We will explore Ted Trueblood WMA, then make a few stops at CJ Strike Reservoir before going to Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Wednesday Birders: Barber Park
Join the Golden Eagle Audubon's Wednesday Birders as we check out the Fall birds at Barber Park.
Winter Ducks of the Treasure Valley
Winter ducks are arriving in the Treasure Valley. Learn how to identify them and where to find them.
Birding at Blacks Creek Reserve
Join us as we explore the migratory shorebirds, ducks, songbirds and raptors at Blacks Creek Bird Preserve.
Desert Reservoirs and Bennett Mountain Field Trip
T his is a caravanning trip with multiple stops. We will travel a total of 160 miles. We'll visit the reservoirs off of Old Oregon Trail Road in Elmore County and then continue over Bennett Mountain to Highway 20 and out through Castle Rocks.
Garden City Nature Trail Bird Walk
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a walk along the shady Nature Trail in Garden City.
Accessible Birding: Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for autumn birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve near Chinden and Maple Grove.