Mission Statement
The mission of Kittitas Audubon Society is to develop an appreciation of nature through education and conservation, with a focus on birds. The goal of KAS is to be a vibrant active organization recognized in Kittitas County.
Land Acknowledgement
Kittitas Audubon Society is located on the historic home of the K’ti’tas, Pshwánapam, Shushuskin, and P’Squosha bands of Indigenous people, of whom some now are part of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. They continue to remain committed stewards of all natural systems, and we support this vision in the work we do.
Get Involved
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January Meeting
Read more: January MeetingGeneral MeetingThursday January 16th 7:00 PM @ Hal Holmes Birds of the Amazon: Ecological Research & Conservation in the SE Peruvian Amazon” Presented by Dr. Ursula Valdez The Peruvian Amazonia is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and thousands of species are distributed in this region. Unfortunately, many bird species and their habitats […]
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ColorBird
Read more: ColorBirdColorBird was created by Michael Erb, a birder in Arizona. He’s been fascinating by these tiny, feathered dinosaurs for a long time. They’re interesting, colorful, and wonderfully diverse. At ColorBird, you can find illustrations to download and color. So, grab some colored pencils, markers, paints, or crayons and explore the world of birds! From tropical […]
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Christmas Bird Count
Read more: Christmas Bird CountOn Saturday, December 21st, Kittitas Audubon will embark on its 46th CBC, participating in the longest-running community science survey in the world. The very first count occurred 125 years ago, a result of the concern for decreasing bird populations harvested mainly for ladies’ fashions. (Feathers are gorgeous.) Here’s how each count works! No matter the […]