Ducks at a Distance with John Rakestraw
Bird Alliance of Oregon 5151 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to learn how to identify waterfowl from a distance by using shape, patterns, and behavior.
Join local author and guide John Rakestraw to learn how to identify waterfowl from a distance by using shape, patterns, and behavior.
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon for a getaway to sunny Florida, where we'll travel the southern portion of the state in search of its unique birdlife. We'll visit the famed Everglades and the Florida Keys in search of Limpkin, Snail Kite, White-crowned Pigeon, and many more. Along the way, we'll look for enigmatic wildlife like American Crocodile and Manatees and enjoy the fascinating natural history of The Sunshine State.
Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. In his talk, Ben Goldfarb will discuss the ecological harms wrought by transportation and the movement to redress them — and how we can create a better, safer world for all living beings.
Feeding birds is a great way to enjoy a variety of species from the comfort of home. This class will show you how to feed effectively and safely.
Join wildlife photographer and author, Faraaz Abdool, to learn the basics of bird photography, and then how to master it in a 4-part series.
Did you know that Oregon is a great place to find plant fossils? Join us to learn about Oregon’s geologic history, how plant fossils are formed, and how and where to find them!
Join Brodie for an introduction to raptors and their natural history.
Join us as we learn about the magical beings of the forest! Create a gnome home, craft fairy wings and imagine all of the magical ways that our mystical friends care for the forests when we aren't looking!
Hibernation and torpor are ways that our Pacific Northwest birds and mammals endure the winter months! Let's find out how they do it as we explore pelts and skulls from these amazing survivors. Out in the forest, we can also look for some of their hide outs and signs of their presence like paw prints and scat. Come join us on this exploration day!
Get to know Oregon's winter cast of raptors with Brodie Cass Talbott.