BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Umpqua Valley Audubon Society - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Umpqua Valley Audubon Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Umpqua Valley Audubon Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T110000 DTSTAMP:20260830T230949Z CREATED:20260830T230949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T230949Z UID:5444-1791622800-1791630000@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:10/10/26 - 9 am - Ford's Pond Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Umpqua Bird Alliance \nA Chapter of the National Audubon Society \nFord’s Pond Bird Field Trip \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2026 \n START TIME 9:00 am \nNo Registration Needed \n  \n It is Bird Migration Time\, Come Join Us! \nMeet:  9 am at Ford’s Pond parking lot -382 Church Rd\, Sutherlin. From I-5 take Exit 136\, drive west on Hwy 138 and at 1 mile\, turn left onto Church Rd (**GPS may not be dependable). The walk will be approximately 2 hours long. Participants can leave when they need to. \nAdditional Info:  People new to birding are always welcome to join in\, as are families with children.  Loaner binoculars are available for adults and children. We will have local volunteer birders in attendance\, but we also encourage the group to help spot and ID birds. We walk at a slow pace\, stopping often to observe birds. \nAccessibility and trail conditions: We walk on the ADA accessible pathway on the south side of Ford’s Pond where it is more “birdy”. This also gives us access to Woodruff pond that often has unique species. We do at times step off the ADA pathway. The ADA restrooms are open at the Church Rd parking lot. \nFor questions/info: contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com \nNext Dates:   November 14\, 2026 – 9 am; None in (December and January). \nFebruary 13\, 2027 – 9 am; March 13\, 2027 – 9 am; April 10\, 2027 – 9 am; May 8th\, 2027 – 8 am. \nPhoto of Ford’s Pond by Stacy Burleigh \nRecognizing the strength that comes from diversity in both natural systems and human communities\, we welcome all people\, regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexual preference\, age\, levels of physical\, cognitive\, and social ability\, or citizenship status. We continually seek to advance and prioritize diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through our programs and partnerships. URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/10-10-26-9-am-fords-pond-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Ford’s Pond\, 382 Church Road\, Sutherlin\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fords-pond-3.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Umpqua Bird Alliance":MAILTO:info@umpquaaudubon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T100000 DTSTAMP:20260830T231451Z CREATED:20260807T004556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T231451Z UID:5400-1789200000-1789207200@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:9/12/2026 - 8 am - Ford's Pond Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Umpqua Bird Alliance \nA Chapter of the National Audubon Society \nFord’s Pond Bird Field Trip \nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026 \n START TIME 8:00 am \nNo Registration needed \n  \n Enjoy The Morning With Us! \nMeet:  8:00 am at Ford’s Pond parking lot -382 Church Rd\, Sutherlin. From I-5 take Exit 136\, drive west on Hwy 138 and at 1 mile\, turn left onto Church Rd (**GPS may not be dependable). The walk will be approximately 2 hours long. Participants can leave when they need to. \nAdditional Info:  People new to birding are always welcome to join in\, as are families with children.  Loaner binoculars are available for adults and children. We will have local volunteer birders in attendance\, but we also encourage the group to help spot and ID birds. We walk at a slow pace\, stopping often to observe birds. \nAccessibility and trail conditions: We walk on the ADA accessible pathway on the south side of Ford’s Pond where it is more “birdy”. This also gives us access to Woodruff pond that often has unique species. We do at times step off the ADA pathway. The ADA restrooms are open at the Church Rd parking lot. \nFor questions/info: contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com \nNext Dates:  October 10\, 2026 and November 14\, 2026 (None in December/January). \nFemale Gadwall and babies by Marge Cooney \nRecognizing the strength that comes from diversity in both natural systems and human communities\, we welcome all people\, regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexual preference\, age\, levels of physical\, cognitive\, and social ability\, or citizenship status. We continually seek to advance and prioritize diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through our programs and partnerships. URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/9-12-2026-8-am-fords-pond-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Ford’s Pond\, 382 Church Road\, Sutherlin\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_8_9_FordsP_Resized300X214_Marge.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T100000 DTSTAMP:20260611T212901Z CREATED:20260611T212901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T212901Z UID:5371-1786176000-1786183200@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:8/8/2026 - 8 am - Ford's Pond Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION:  \nUmpqua Bird Alliance \nFord’s Pond Bird Field Trip \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 \n START TIME 8:00 am \nNo Registration needed \n  \nCome Join Us! It’s Summer! \n                                                                              \nMeet:  8:00 am at Ford’s Pond parking lot -382 Church Rd\, Sutherlin. From I-5 take Exit 136\, drive west on Hwy 138 and at 1 mile\, turn left onto Church Rd (**GPS may not be dependable). The walk will be approximately 2 hours long. Participants can leave when they need to. \nAdditional Info:  People new to birding are always welcome to join in\, as are families with children.  Loaner binoculars are available for adults and children. We will have local volunteer birders in attendance\, but we also encourage the group to help spot and ID birds. We walk at a slow pace\, stopping often to observe birds. \nAccessibility and trail conditions: We walk on the ADA accessible pathway on the south side of Ford’s Pond where it is more “birdy”. This also gives us access to Woodruff pond that often has unique species. We do at times step off the ADA pathway. The ADA restrooms are open at the Church Rd parking lot. \nFor questions/info: contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com \nNext Dates:  September 12\, 2026; October 10\, 2026 and November 14\, 2026. \nSpotted Towhee Photo by Marge Cooney \nRecognizing the strength that comes from diversity in both natural systems and human communities\, we welcome all people\, regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexual preference\, age\, levels of physical\, cognitive\, and social ability\, or citizenship status. We continually seek to advance and prioritize diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through our programs and partnerships. URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/8-8-2026-8-am-fords-pond-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Ford’s Pond\, 382 Church Road\, Sutherlin\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SpottedTowhee_Resize400X299_Marge.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T165948Z CREATED:20260421T165948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T165948Z UID:5277-1780734600-1780743600@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:8:30 am - Mildred Kanipe Memorial County Park - Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Umpqua Valley Audubon’s \nMildred Kanipe Memorial County Park \nBird Field Trip \nSaturday\, June\, 6th 2026 \n START TIME 8:30 am \nNo Registration needed \nThis is an excellent time of year to visit this lovely county park. \n  \nThis field trip is led by bird biologist\, Liz Gayner.  Everyone is welcome. This is a family friendly event. We will have binoculars to loan out on site. \nMeet:  8:30 am\, at the Day Use area (second entrance from the south) at Mildred Kanipe Memorial County Park\, 16513 Elkhead Road\, Oakland. \nDetails: We will take a casual stroll on some of the easier trails\, looking for mixed woodland and grassland bird species including\, Western Bluebird\, Lazuli Bunting\, White-breasted Nuthatch\, various woodpeckers\, Bullock’s Orioles\, Western Tanager\, Western Meadowlark\, sparrows and hopefully many others. Oh\, and also the beautiful\, noisy peafowl! \nAbout the park: “Mildred Kanipe\, a farmer\, passed away in 1983\, leaving her ranch to the public to be a county park. Mildred’s ranch had 1\,100 acres of land. On this\, there are pastures\, creeks\, rolling hills\, orchards\, and forests” There are some beautiful picnic areas so you might want to bring a picnic lunch for when we are done. \nAccessibility:\nMildred Knipe Park is user friendly for most people at the two park entrances. There is ADA parking available at both entrances. After leaving the entrances\, the paths are uneven with rough ground.  There is a combination of sun and shade. \nFacilities:  ADA wheelchair accessible restrooms are available at the equestrian entrance.  The day use farmstead entrance has only a portable toilet available at this time.\nCell phone service is available on an intermittent basis. \nFor questions/info: contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com. \nPhoto of Peacock by Liz Gayner. \nRecognizing the strength that comes from diversity in both natural systems and human communities\, we welcome all people\, regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexual preference\, age\, physical\, cognitive\, and social ability\, or citizenship status. We continually seek to advance and prioritize diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through our programs and partnerships. URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/830-am-mildred-kanipe-memorial-county-park-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park\, 16513 Elkhead Road\, oakland\, OR\, 97462\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PeacockSideview_Resized400X300_LizPic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T012352Z CREATED:20260408T012352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T012352Z UID:5259-1779522300-1779535800@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:7:45 am - Steve Denney’s Oak Restoration Work and Bird Hike DESCRIPTION:Umpqua Valley Audubon Society Field Trip \nSteve Denney’s Oak Restoration Work and Bird Hike \nWhen: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\, 7:45 am to 11:30 am \nTo: Lookingglass Property of Host Steve Denney \n  \nTrip Details: After carpooling up to Steve’s house\, we will hike down through his oak-mixed conifer forest. Steve will share last year’s extensive oak restoration work while also watching for birds that are reacting to the habitat changes. \nMeet and Park: At 7:45 am\, meet at 303 Nandy Drive at the 3rd driveway on the right after you have turned off Lookingglass Rd. Someone will be there to direct cars to park. Participants will then be shuttled up to the house. As part of the hike you will be walking back to your cars. \nPhysical Conditions: For hiking down the oak-mixed conifer habitat\, hiking boots are strongly recommended. The field road is a downward slope with some ruts and slippery gravel areas.  Mindfulness is needed for foot placement. We will be walking all the way back down to the cars. \nRestrooms: a bathroom will be available at the house before the start of hike. It is not ADA accessible. \nThe Denney family has owned this 100 acre farm in Lookingglass since 1989.  Steve and Kris have raised three boys on the farm\, and all have graduated college and are employed in the medical field.  They have raised hay\, pigs\, some timber and also had a commercial vineyard for 20 years.  In 2004 they converted the vineyard to a Wetland Mitigation Bank to offset loss of wetlands in the Umpqua Basin.  Steve has spent most of his time on the property eliminating and controlling invasive species such as Scotch broom\, English hawthorn\, blackberry and meadow knapweed and has been pretty successful in controlling them.  Steve has been interested in planting and re-establishing white and black oak as well as ponderosa pine on the property.  There are several different and important habitats on the farm including oak savannah grassland\, oak-mixed conifer\, oak wetland and wetland prairie where different species of birds can be observed. \nFor questions prior to the field trip contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com.  For questions the morning of 5/23\, call Steve at 541-671-1803. \nDirections: From Roseburg\, go west on Harvard\, and turn south on Lookingglass Rd–continue for 5.7 miles to 303 Nandy Rd. \nFrom Melrose\, head west on Melrose Rd\, turn south on Colonial Rd\, and turn east on Lookingglass Rd where sign indicates to Roseburg- continue 1.2 miles to 303 Nandy Rd. URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/745-am-steve-denneys-oak-restoration-work-and-bird-hike/ LOCATION:Steve Denney’s Lookingglass Field Trip\, 303 Nandy Drive\, Roseburg\, OR\, 97471\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SteveDenney-Headshot-Resized-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T100000 DTSTAMP:20260327T233737Z CREATED:20260228T202234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T233737Z UID:5193-1778313600-1778320800@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:5/9/2026 - 8 am - Ford's Pond Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION: Umpqua Valley Audubon’s \nFord’s Pond Bird Field Trip \nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 \n START TIME 8:00 am \nNo Registration needed \n  \nCome Join Us! After May we will take a break until August. \n                                                                              \nMeet:  8:00 am at Ford’s Pond parking lot -382 Church Rd\, Sutherlin. From I-5 take Exit 136\, drive west on Hwy 138 and at 1 mile\, turn left onto Church Rd (**GPS may not be dependable). The walk will be approximately 2 hours long. Participants can leave when they need to. \nAdditional Info:  People new to birding are always welcome to join in\, as are families with children.  Loaner binoculars are available for adults and children. We will have local volunteer birders in attendance\, but we also encourage the group to help spot and ID birds. We walk at a slow pace\, stopping often to observe birds. \nAccessibility and trail conditions: We walk on the ADA accessible pathway on the south side of Ford’s Pond where it is more “birdy”. This also gives us access to Woodruff pond that often has unique species. We do at times step off the ADA pathway.  The ADA restrooms are open at the Church Rd parking lot. \nFor questions/info: contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com \nNext Dates:  August 8\, 2026- 8 am; September 12\, 2026 – 8am; October 10\, 2026- 9 am and November 14\, 2026- 9am. \n Cedar Waxwing Photo by Liz Gayner \nRecognizing the strength that comes from diversity in both natural systems and human communities\, we welcome all people\, regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexual preference\, age\, levels of physical\, cognitive\, and social ability\, or citizenship status. We continually seek to advance and prioritize diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through our programs and partnerships URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/5-9-2026-fords-pond-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Ford’s Pond\, 382 Church Road\, Sutherlin\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CEWA-Adult-Resized-Liz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T100000 DTSTAMP:20260327T233055Z CREATED:20260228T200551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T233055Z UID:5188-1775894400-1775901600@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:4/11/2026 - 8 am - Ford's Pond Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Umpqua Valley Audubon’s \nFord’s Pond Bird Field Trip \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026 \n START TIME 8:00 am \nNo Registration needed \n  \nCome Join Us! April is the month we celebrate Earth Day! \n                                                                              \nMeet:  8:00 am at Ford’s Pond parking lot -382 Church Rd\, Sutherlin. From I-5 take Exit 136\, drive west on Hwy 138 and at 1 mile\, turn left onto Church Rd (**GPS may not be dependable). The walk will be approximately 2 hours long. Participants can leave when they need to. \nAdditional Info:  People new to birding are always welcome to join in\, as are families with children.  Loaner binoculars are available for adults and children. We will have local volunteer birders in attendance\, but we also encourage the group to help spot and ID birds. We walk at a slow pace\, stopping often to observe birds. \nAccessibility and trail conditions: We walk on the ADA accessible pathway on the south side of Ford’s Pond where it is more “birdy”. This also gives us access to Woodruff pond that often has unique species. We do at times step off the ADA pathway.  The ADA restrooms are open at the Church Rd parking lot. \nFor questions/info: contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com \nNext Dates:  May 9\, 2026-8 am; August 8\, 2026-8 am; September 12\, 2026 -8 am; October 10\, 2026 -9 am and November 14\, 2026- 9am. \n Great Blue Heron Photo by Marge Cooney \nRecognizing the strength that comes from diversity in both natural systems and human communities\, we welcome all people\, regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexual preference\, age\, levels of physical\, cognitive\, and social ability\, or citizenship status. We continually seek to advance and prioritize diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through our programs and partnerships. URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/4-11-2026-fords-pond-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Ford’s Pond\, 382 Church Road\, Sutherlin\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GreatBlueHeron2_2_14_26_Resize300X293_Marge.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T103000 DTSTAMP:20260214T003508Z CREATED:20260214T003508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T003508Z UID:5173-1773477000-1773484200@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:03/14/2026 - 8:30 AM - Ford's Pond Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION: UVAS Ford’s Pond Bird Field Trip \nSaturday\, March 14\, 2026 \n START TIME 8:30 am \nNo Registration needed \n  \nCome Join Us! \n         Daylight Savings Time is Upon Us So We Are Starting 30 Minutes Earlier! \nMeet:  8:30 am at Ford’s Pond parking lot -382 Church Rd\, Sutherlin. From I-5 take Exit 136\, drive west on Hwy 138 and at 1 mile\, turn left onto Church Rd (**GPS may not be dependable). The walk will be approximately 2 hours long. Participants can leave when they need to. \nAdditional Info:  People new to birding are always welcome to join in\, as are families with children.  Loaner binoculars are available for adults and children. We will have local volunteer birders in attendance\, but we also encourage the group to help spot and ID birds. We walk at a slow pace\, stopping often to observe birds. \nAccessibility and trail conditions: We walk on the ADA accessible pathway on the south side of Ford’s Pond where it is more “birdy”. This also gives us access to Woodruff pond that often has unique species. We do at times step off the ADA pathway so you might want to wear waterproof shoes such as mud boots.  The ADA restrooms are open at the Church Rd parking lot. \nFor questions/info: contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com \nNext Dates:  April 11\, 2026; May 9\, 2026; August 8\, 2026; September 12\, 2026; October 10\, 2026 and November 14\, 2026. \n Great Egret Photo by Marge Cooney \nRecognizing the strength that comes from diversity in both natural systems and human communities\, we welcome all people\, regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexual preference\, age\, levels of physical\, cognitive\, and social ability\, or citizenship status. We continually seek to advance and prioritize diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through our programs and partnerships. URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/03-14-2026-830-am-fords-pond-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Ford’s Pond\, 382 Church Road\, Sutherlin\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GreatEgret_11_8_25_Resize_400X309_Marge.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T110000 DTSTAMP:20251117T230059Z CREATED:20251117T191841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T230059Z UID:5129-1771059600-1771066800@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:2/14/26 - 9 am - Ford's Pond Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION:UVAS Ford’s Pond Bird Field Trip \nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026 \n START TIME 9 AM \nNo Registration needed \n  \nCome Join Us on Valentine’s Day to Kick Start Your Holiday! \nMeet:  9 am at Ford’s Pond parking lot -382 Church Rd\, Sutherlin. From I-5 take Exit 136\, drive west on Hwy 138 and at 1 mile\, turn left onto Church Rd (**GPS may not be dependable). The walk will be approximately 2 hours long. Participants can leave when they need to. \nAdditional Info:  People new to birding are always welcome to join in\, as are families with children.  Loaner binoculars are available for adults and children. We will have local volunteer birders in attendance\, but we also encourage the group to help spot and ID birds. We walk at a slow pace\, stopping often to observe birds. \nAccessibility and trail conditions: We walk on the ADA accessible pathway on the south side of Ford’s Pond where it is more “birdy”. This also gives us access to Woodruff pond that often has unique species. We do at times step off the ADA pathway so you might want to wear waterproof shoes such as mud boots.  The ADA restrooms are open at the Church Rd parking lot. \nFor questions/info: contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com \nNext Dates:  March 14\, 2026; April 11\, 2026; May 9\, 2026; August 8\, 2026; September 12\, 2026; October 10\, 2026 and November 14\, 2026. \nGroup Photo by Marge Cooney \nRecognizing the strength that comes from diversity in both natural systems and human communities\, we welcome all people\, regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexual preference\, age\, levels of physical\, cognitive\, and social ability\, or citizenship status. We continually seek to advance and prioritize diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through our programs and partnerships. URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/2-14-26-9-am-fords-pond-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Ford’s Pond\, 382 Church Road\, Sutherlin\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Group_Pic_11_8__2025_Resized400X300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T233000 DTSTAMP:20251117T143603Z CREATED:20251117T143603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T143603Z UID:5122-1769243400-1769297400@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:1/24/26 - 8:30 AM - Winter Raptor Run DESCRIPTION:January 24\, 2026 – Winter Raptor Run – 8:30 am \nJoin us for a really fun and interesting day of playing hide and seek with local raptors (birds of prey.) For this field trip\, we will drive vehicles and stop at spots along N. Bank Rd and back roads leading to Ford’s Pond. \nLiz Gayner\, wildlife biologist and raptor expert\, will be leading this trip. \nDon’t worry if you don’t have binoculars.  We have loaner binoculars for anyone who wants them. \nNo registration is necessary. \n  \nMeet: 8:30 am at the BLM parking lot (777 NW Garden Valley Blvd\, Roseburg). \n For more information: call Liz at (541) 784-8990 and leave her a message via text or phone call with return contact info. \nTrip Difficulty: Activity level will involve getting in and out of cars\, standing or birding from vehicles. \n Parking:  Most stops will involve dirt or graveled pullouts.  Some pullouts and the BLM parking lots are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair vans. \nFacilities:  ADA wheelchair accessible vault restrooms are available at both the East and West Entrances of the North Bank Habitat parking lots.   \n **Cell phone service is not available on much of  N. Bank Rd \n  \nRecognizing the strength that comes from diversity in both natural systems and human communities\, we welcome all people\, regardless of race\, gender identity\, sexual preference\, age\, levels of physical\, cognitive\, and social ability\, or citizenship status. We continually seek to advance and prioritize diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through our programs and partnerships. URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/1-24-26-830-am-winter-raptor-run/ LOCATION:Bureau of Land Management-Parking lot\, 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd\, Roseburg\, Roseburg\, OR\, 97471\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_7526_Resize400X300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T110000 DTSTAMP:20251020T175138Z CREATED:20251020T175138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T175138Z UID:5099-1762592400-1762599600@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:11/8/2025 - 9 am - Ford's Pond Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION: Umpqua Valley Audubon’s \nFord’s Pond Bird Field Trip \nSaturday\, November 8th\, 2025 \n START TIME 9 AM \nNo Registration needed \n  \nCome Join Us Before We Take a Break in December and January \nMeet:  9 am at Ford’s Pond parking lot -382 Church Rd\, Sutherlin. From I-5 take Exit 136\, drive west on Hwy 138 and at 1 mile\, turn left onto Church Rd (**GPS may not be dependable). The walk will be approximately 2 hours long. Participants can leave when they need to. \nAdditional Info:  People new to birding are always welcome to join in\, as are families with children.  Loaner binoculars are available for adults and children. We will have local volunteer birders in attendance\, but we also encourage the group to help spot and ID birds. We walk at a slow pace\, stopping often to observe birds. \n**Accessibility and trail conditions: We walk on the ADA accessible pathway on the south side of Ford’s Pond where it is more “birdy”. This also gives us access to Woodruff pond that often has unique species. We do at times step off the ADA pathway; you might want to wear waterproof shoes such as mud boots.  The ADA restrooms are open at the Church Rd parking lot. \n For questions/info: contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com \nNext Dates for 2026: Feb. 14th\, Mar. 14th\, Apr 11th\, May 9th\, Aug. 8th\, Sept. 12th\, Oct 10th\, Nov. 14th. \nPhoto of Gadwall female and babies by Marge Cooney URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/11-8-2025-9-am-fords-pond-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Ford’s Pond\, 382 Church Road\, Sutherlin\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_8_9_FordsP_Resized300X214_Marge.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T110000 DTSTAMP:20250914T191651Z CREATED:20250914T191651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T191651Z UID:5078-1760173200-1760180400@umpquaaudubon.org SUMMARY:10/11/2025 - 9 am - Ford's Pond Bird Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Umpqua Valley Audubon’s \n Ford’s Pond Bird Field Trip \nSaturday\, October\, 11\, 2025 \nSTART TIME 9 am \nNo Registration needed \n  \nOctober is the peak of the fall bird migration. Last year we recorded 52 species of birds\, totaling 757 individual birds. \nCome join us! \n  \nMeet:  9 am at Ford’s Pond parking lot -382 Church Rd\, Sutherlin. From I-5 take Exit 136\, drive west on Hwy 138 and at 1 mile\, turn left onto Church Rd (**GPS may not be dependable). The walk will be approximately 2 hours long. Participants can leave when they need to. \nAdditional Info:  People new to birding are always welcome to join in\, as are families with children.  Loaner binoculars are available for adults and children. We will have local volunteer birders in attendance\, but we also encourage the group to help spot and ID birds. We walk at a slow pace\, stopping often to observe birds. \nAccessibility and trail conditions: We walk on the ADA accessible pathway on the south side of Ford’s Pond where it is more “birdy”. This also gives us access to Woodruff pond that often has unique species. We do at times step off the ADA pathway. If it has been raining\, you might want to wear waterproof shoes such as mud boots.  The ADA restrooms are open at the Church Rd parking lot. \n For questions/info: Contact Stacy Burleigh at stacymb13@gmail.com \nNext Dates:  November 8\, 2025. (None in December & January) URL:https://umpquaaudubon.org/event/10-11-2025-9-am-fords-pond-bird-field-trip/ LOCATION:Ford’s Pond\, 382 Church Road\, Sutherlin\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Bird Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://umpquaaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_8_9_FordsP_Resized300X214_Marge.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR