2022 Evening Programs

Friday, May 27, 2022

We rely on donations to rent toilets. A “potty kitty” will be passed at campfire. Thanks!

Introductions and Announcements.
Audubon Chapter Roll Call—Shout out for your Audubon chapter. Represent!
Field Trips and Reports—Liz Brown, Pilchuck Audubon. A review of schedules and final leader recruitment.
Species Tally and Sightings Report—Michael Hobbs, Eastside Audubon.
Good of the Order—Comments, suggestions, questions, memorials and any other contributions.

Introductions and Announcements.
Audubon Chapter Roll Call—Shout out for your Audubon chapter. Represent!
Field Trips and Reports—Liz Brown, Pilchuck Audubon. A report from Saturday’s trips and a preview of Sunday’s.
Species Tally and Sightings Report—Michael Hobbs, Eastside Audubon.
Guest Speaker—Neil Zimmerman, Seattle Audubon. A long-time member of Seattle Audubon and a Wenas enthusiast, Neil will focus on the 15 species of Owls found in Washington state, their biology and some tips on where to find these magnificent birds.
Good of the Order—Final species count tally, comments, suggestions, questions, memorials and any other contributions.

Introductions and Announcements.
Audubon Chapter Roll Call—Shout out for your Audubon chapter. Represent!
Field Trips and Reports. Liz Brown, Pilchuck Audubon. A report from Sunday’s trips. Interested in leading a trip next year? Let us know!
Species Tally and Sightings Report—Michael Hobbs, Eastside Audubon.
Guest Speaker—Jeff Antonelis-Lapp, Emeritus Faculty at Evergreen State College and author of “Tahoma and Its People: A Natural History of Mount Rainier National Park.” Jeff will discuss the history of the people visiting our state’s tallest mountain for more than 9,000 years, the effects of global pollution (climate change) on the park and the status of three birds protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Good of the Order—Final species count tally, comments, suggestions, questions, memorials and any other contributions.

Introductions and Announcements.
Wenas Organizing Committee Reports. The Wenas Audubon Campout relies entirely on volunteers. Come learn more about what it takes to put on the event and help us shape its future. We want to maintain this event for birders and native-plant enthusiasts for years to come.