Prior to retiring in October 2016, Patrick was employed at its inception by New Season's Market. As Operations Director he has had decades of experience in retail business management, and he has incorporated programs that helped meet that company's sustainability and safety goals. A long- time supporter of conservation, he is an avid birder. Patrick joined the board in October 2014, and he currently chairs the Sanctuaries Committee. There is much more to be done, to protect and to improve our natural environment.
Today we celebrate the Biden administration' s decision to initiate a process to reverse the Trump Administration' s efforts to weaken the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We will keep you updated on ways to weigh-in.
Turkey Vultures are arriving back to the Portland metro area! Look for them in the sky, primarily gliding and soaring with their wings in a slight V shape. Bonus points if you notice the wobble in their flight, a great and helpful way to identify these birds.
This Great Horned Owlet is the first baby bird of the season to be brought to our Wildlife Care Center. The ice and snow storm that passed through caused a lot of damage, including downed power lines, trees and branches–which can affect early nesting animals. Unfortunately that’s exactly what happened to this little owlet.
Join our team! Our Nature Store is hiring a new buyer. This position assists in day-to-day store operations: working with our volunteers to welcome visitors, members, and other volunteers, providing excellent sales assistance, customer service, and natural history information, and offering the...
Exciting REALLY rare bird alert to share! A Winter Wren, which has never been seen before in Oregon, was found by… https://t.co/Olmt9AVu9y
Spring may not be here yet, but spring migration is well underway with some species already returning to our skies. Tree Swallows are back in the Portland metro area, one of our earliest returners. These skilled fliers feed on the wing, hunting for insects. Although in less optimal weather...
We have a position open for a Nature Store Buyer who has a passion for Portland Audubon’s mission of inspiring peop… https://t.co/EfudualbVG
Portland Audubon and @CleanWaterNews are teaming up on another community science survey project in WA County! Help… https://t.co/OFUmdXfrOe
As part of our commitment to equity, 20% of our summer camp spaces are reserved for camper scholarships. We start r… https://t.co/6yn40XHEFO
Quick reminder that some of our resident birds have already started nesting! Like Anna's Hummingbirds, whose nests… https://t.co/ANhclI3f73