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
Join the Wednesday Birders at Canyon Hill Cemetery for an easy-paced afternoon stroll to look for winter birds.
Winter Bird Challenge: Ted Trueblood and CJ Strike
We will wind up the 2025 Winter Bird Challenge with a classic caravanning field trip sure to add a few birds to your list. Open to WBC registrants only.
Native Plant Grower Seed Pick Up
Grow native plants at your home for habitat restoration.
Winter Ducks of the Treasure Valley Community Education Class
Learn tips and strategies for finding winter ducks throughout the Treasure Valley and identifying them by sight and sound.
Hyatt Reserve Walk Around
Join the Golden Eagle Audubon as we wander Hyatt Reserve in search of birds.
Birding at Avimor: Spring Valley Creek
Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow-paced walk along Avimor's Spring Valley Creek to watch the birds of the area
Birding at Lucky Peak State Park
We will be exploring the areas of Discovery Unit and Sandy Point in Lucky Peak State Park.
The Breeding Bird Survey by Terry Rich
Terry Rich will give a presentation on the Breeding Bird Survey
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.
Introduction to Birding Community Education Class
Learn the basics of bird identification with a focus on ten local birds.
Wednesday Birders: Garden City Greenbelt
Join the Wednesday Birders at the Garden City Greenbelt for an easy-paced afternoon stroll to look for winter birds.
2025 Great Backyard Bird Count
Everyone can participate in this world-wide bird count event.
Field Trip to Ted Trueblood, C J 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.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
A beginner-friendly bird walk with Golden Eagle Audubon.
Insects in Decline
Insects are, by far, the most biodiverse organism on the planet. Are our six-legged friends in trouble? Sierra Laverty, will take us on a bug's-eye journey of threats that face insects in the 21st century.
All About Bird Feeders
In this class, you will learn about the types of feeders and bird food. Ten common feeder birds will be introduced.
Hulls Gulch Walk-About
Join the Golden Eagle Audubon as we explore the area of Hulls Gulch, looking for birds.
Winter Birding at Blacks Creek Reserve
Join the Golden Eagle as we explore the area of Blacks Creek Bird Reserve to see what winter birds we can find.
Native Plant Grower Seed Pick Up
Grow native plants at your home for habitat restoration.
Birds of Boise County
Learn about bird migration and the birds that come to and thru Garden Valley.
Wednesday Birders: Eagle Island State Park
Join the Wednesday Birders at Eagle Island State Park for an easy-paced afternoon stroll to look for winter birds.
Birding in Barber Park
Join the Golden Eagle to explore the trails of Barber Park and to see what birds we can find.
Spring Migration! Waterfowl and Shorebirds
Terry Rich will present a program on how to identify waterfowl and shorebirds that can be found around Boise.
Trip to Fort Boise WMA
Join us for a daytrip to bird at Fort Boise WMA where we'll hopefully be able to watch the Snow Geese migration.
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.
Field Trip to Ted Trueblood, CJ Strike and Bruneau Dunes
Join us as we bird the areas of Ted Trueblood WMA, CJ Strike Reservoir and Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
A beginner-friendly bird walk with Golden Eagle Audubon.
Sixty Years of Golden Eagle Research
Long-time Golden Eagle researcher Michael Kochert will introduce us to this huge raptor and present research findings.
Avimor Spring Creek Trail Hike
Join the Golden Eagle Audubon as we hike around Spring Creek Trail of Avimor and look for birds.
Birding the Boise River: Diane Moore Nature Center
Join Golden Eagle Audubon to explore the Diane Moore Nature Center and look for birds.
Native Plant Grower Seed Pick Up
Grow native plants at your home for habitat restoration.
Wednesday Birders: Cleo's Ferry Nature Trail
Join the Wednesday Birders at Cleo's Ferry Nature for an easy-paced afternoon stroll to look for birds
Identifying Migratory Landbirds in Hulls Gulch
Terry Rich will explain how to tell similar species apart. This will be about plumage, behavior, and other identification cues, except song.
Identifying Birds by Song I: Song Basics
Terry Rich will explain the basics of bird song, and how to use these building blocks to identify species and describe songs to others.
Identifying Birds by Song II: Distinguishing Similar Species
Terry Rich will explain how to distinguish very similar and simple “songs” apart.
Field Trip to Bogus Basin
Terry Rich will lead a field trip that will meet at the upper lodge at Bogus Basin.
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
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 Bird Challenge: Discovery Park and Sandy Point
We will be exploring Discovery Park and Sandy Point State Park. We will walk around the park looking for wintering songbirds in the trees and raptors on the cliffs across the road. Open to WBC registrants only.
Firld Trip to Ted Trueblood, C J 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 Ducks of the Treasure Valley
Learn tips and strategies for finding winter ducks throughout the Treasure Valley and identifying them by sight and sound.
Winter Bird Challenge: Canyon Hill Cemetery
We will stroll around the cemetery looking for wintering songbirds such as kinglets, chickadees, nuthatches, pine siskins, and crossbills. Open to WBC registrants only.
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.
Wednesday Birders: Kathryn Albertson Park
Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders at Kathryn Albertson Park for an easy-paced afternoon stroll.
Birding at Hulls Gulch Reserve
We will be walking slowly along a one mile loop, enjoying the sights and sounds of a winter morning along Goldfinch and Red-winged Blackbird trails, and Hull's pond.
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
Winter Bird Challenge: 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. Open to WBC registrants only.
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
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
Nampa Christmas Bird Count
The long-running Nampa Christmas Bird Count is on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Black-capped Chickadee by Ken Miracle
Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
We will spend this morning at Kathryn Albertson Park, a great place to bird at all times of year.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.