Volunteer Birding!
These community science opportunities in the Harney Basin and more specifically at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge are as abundant as the birds and YOU can help.
January 30, 2025
Malheur NWR 2024 CBC Recap
This year, 14 field birders enjoyed near record breaking warm temperatures and mostly clear skies all day, with gorgeous views of the Steens mountains and Frenchglen cliffs to the west where golden eagles were already checking out nest sites for breeding season, just months away.
December 30, 2024
Harney Birdscape Project
Written by Teresa ‘Bird’ Wicks, Eastern Oregon Biologist for Bird Alliance of Oregon Cover photo of an ARU in Silvies Flood Plain by Teresa ‘Bird’ Wicks While most people are
November 28, 2024
Sun Sets on Stewardship Season
It is a way of giving back to this place that gives us so much in the way of creative inspiration, personal reflection, and of course feeding our curiosity and wonder of the natural world.
October 30, 2024
Sod House Ranch is OPEN!
The August Stewardship weekend was a great success! Nine volunteers spend 80+ hours over a day and a half preparing Sod House Ranch for its annual open season and tending to needs at Refuge Headquarters.
August 28, 2024
