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.
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September Meeting
Read more: September MeetingSeptember, and we are back to Hal Holmes for Kittitas Audubon meetings. We’ve all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances that birds travel, the ways that they navigate, etc. But did you ever wonder how we figured all of this out? While working for the American Ornithological Society, our September speaker Rebecca Heisman […]
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Solar Energy Farms Helping Bees
Read more: Solar Energy Farms Helping BeesPlanting wildflowers under solar panels, also known as “solar pollinator habitat,” has gained traction as a practice to support pollinators while also enhancing the efficiency of solar arrays. Here’s some more information: Benefits Pollinator Support: Wildflowers provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, helping to sustain their populations. Erosion Control: Vegetation helps […]
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May Bird of the Month
Read more: May Bird of the MonthCommon Snipe By Lesley McGalliard Want to go on a Snipe hunt? For many years, that has been a fun kid’s game at summer camps and parties. In reality, our Common Snipe is a shorebird that makes its home in the wetland of Kittitas County and other places along the northern continental United States. A […]
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