BLACK HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY  (BHAS) is a chapter of the National Audubon Society, representing Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties in the state of Washington. It is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization whose 1,100+ members share interests in birds and other wildlife, their habitats, and natural history. Our goals are to promote environmental education and recreation and to maintain and protect our ecosystems for future generations. We work closely with the state Audubon office (Audubon Washington) in Olympia.

No Membership Meetings in July or August. Hope you have a fun and safe summer! Next Membership Meeting: Sept. 17th (Thurs.), 2009:   Presentation to be announced. BHAS membership meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at the Capitol Museum Coach House, 211 W. 21st Street, in Olympia. Social hour is at 7pm, with programs beginning promptly at 7:30 pm. Driving directions from Olympia: From I-5, take exit 105 following the “State Capitol/City Center route. Go straight, through the tunnel. At the light (Capitol Way) turn left (south). After 7 blocks, turn right onto 21st Street. The Museum is two blocks down on the left. The Coach House meeting room and parking are south of and behind the Museum.   May-June issue of the Echo newsletter (721 kb PDF).  Please note that the deadline for submitting articles for the next Echo is July 7th, 2009.  There will be no July-August Echo; however, the September-October issue will come out early to mid August. The Great Washington State Birding Trail maps.  Five maps are now available from Audubon Washington. Upcoming Field Trips and Events in 2009 (more details on each field trip or event can be found on the Field Trips and Events Web page): 2009 (Click the link inside each listing to see details) Aug. 27th (Thursday), 6:30pm to 8:30pm, and Aug. 29th (Saturday), 6 am to 4 pm. Birding Class:  Pelagic Birding Class/Trip Leader:  Matt Pike and Westport Seabirds. October 17th, Saturday 9:00 am to early afternoon Field Trip: Millersylvania Mushroom Foray Leader: Jim Pruske November 7th, Saturday 9 am - about 11 am Field Trip: Kids and Parents at Capital Lake Leader: Sheila McCartan

How to Contact Us:

Office: 1063 Capitol Way South, Room 208, Olympia, WA, 98501

Mailing Address:
Black Hills Audubon Society
PO Box 2524
Olympia, WA 98507

Phone: (360) 352-7299
Messages are welcome!

Echo Newsletter

Echo is the newsletter of the Black Hills Audubon Society. It contains the Refrigerator Pages, which provides a calendar of upcoming program meetings, field trips, and other events
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Conservation

Local Conservation efforts in Lewis, Mason, or Thurston counties.  (See also the Jack Davis Conservationist of the Year Award.)

State Conservation efforts.  Read about issues involving birds, other wildlife, and their habitats at the state level.  This site is sponsored by the Policy Office of Audubon Washington in Olympia.  Read the Legislative Newsletter, Birds Eye View, and keep informed or get involved. 

National Action Alerts.  The National Audubon Society has set up this special Web site to give you an easy and convenient way to communicate with your lawmakers and newspapers on national conservation issues that impact birds, wildlife and our shared environment. Remember, your letters will make a difference -- so take action today!

Jack Davis Conservationist of the Year Award.  The 2008 Jack Davis Conservationist of the Year Award was presented to
Friends of Rocky Prairie, a group committed to preserving the prairie habitat and rural character of south Thurston County.
 

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"Beautiful River" Prayer Flags

Honor the Black River in western Thurston County, the Deschutes, the Nisqually, other Pacific Northwest rivers, or rivers around the world with this special creation.  
 

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