Texas wind farm pioneers radar technology to protect migrating birds
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Bike to Work Week May 11-15
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Join Cowlitz on the Move and PeaceHealth and bike to work during Bike to Work Week May 11 to May 15, 2009. For The Daily News article on the event, click here. Help Cowlitz on the Move document participation by signing up on their webpage
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Fox Creek Work Day
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On Earth Day, April 18, WHAS members joined Friends of Fox Creek to remove invasive English ivy and blackberries and improve the trail at Fox Creek in Rainier, OR.
May - June Whistler is online
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The May - June 2009 Whistler (link will open a pdf file) is available for download.
New York Times article on Mount St. Helen's status as a National Monument
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Read Mount St. Helens: a monument in need of a good steward for perspectives on the debate to turn Mount St Helens from a National Monument to a National Park.
WHAS Board Member featured in "The Daily News"
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Check out how you can even use a small back yard to attract wildlife. The Daily News has an article on how WHAS board member Gloria Nichols designed her garden around birds.
Birds and Climate Change: Ecological Disruption in Progress
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National Audubon recently-released Birds and Climate report clearly shows that climate change is affecting birds – and our world – now.
For the past 40 years, as our climate has warmed, birds have shifted their winter ranges further and further north. This ecological disruption is yet another wake up call that we must act quickly to solve the climate crisis. The birds' northward movement is another signal that climate change is here and action is needed now.Read more: Birds and Climate Change: Ecological Disruption in Progress
Deery Memorial Signage
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UPDATE: Longview Parks and Recreation has granted WHAS matching funds to install the two signs at Lake Sacajawea Park. Once the signs are installed you will read it here first. Thank you all for your support.
Alert/Announcement Email List
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Willapa Hills Audubon has set up an email list to facilitate occasional communications with member and supporter. The purpose of this list is to announce or send reminders about programs, field trips and mission-related actions that may interest our member and supporter. It is also used to help communicate last minute schedule changes for programs or activities due to weather closures or other issues.
This email list is designed to convey information only, and will not permit discussion, as the goal will be to keep communications brief and occasional.
If you are not receiving these occasional emails yet and would like to be included, please use the signup form on this page or send an
Of course, we will not share your contact information with anyone.
Bald Eagle will be released at Willow Grove
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For most nature lovers, spotting a bald eagle is a conversation-halting moment. Without fail, everyone falls silent to watch the magnificent bird soar, swoop, or simply reign over a towering tree.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 31st at 12:30 PM, celebratory cake to follow
WHERE: Willow Grove Park, Willow Grove Rd., Longview, WA 98632
Note: the closest parking lot to the release site is the one just after the boat launch parking lot. Please keep your eyes open for signs and volunteers providing directions.