Pilchuck Audubon Society is a grass-roots environmental organization serving Snohomish County and Camano Island, Washington, whose mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems focusing on birds and other wildlife.
Birds & Brews
October 15, 5:30pm
5 Rights Brewing, 1514 3rd Street, Marysville, WA 98270
Join us for a fun and social evening at 5 Rights Brewing in Marysville on Wednesday, October 15 at 5:30pm! Connect with fellow bird and nature enthusiasts, play a few games, and enjoy a short presentation from Pilchuck Audubon Society. Stick around afterward for live music by The Sidekickers. Whether you’re new to birding or a long-time member, this is a great chance to relax, meet like-minded people, and raise a glass to birds and community.
Location:
5 Rights Brewing
1514 3rd Street
Marysville, WA 98270
Zalesky Classroom Conservation Grants
Accepting applications Oct 1 - Nov 1
For Elementary School Teachers
Through a generous gift from Phil and Laura Zalesky, Pilchuck Audubon Society is able to recognize and reward innovative educators at the elementary level. The goal of this program is to encourage elementary school students to learn about and develop a desire to conserve and protect our natural resources. This will be achieved by providing funds to Snohomish County elementary classroom teachers to be used to supplement their existing curriculum.
Multiple grants of up to $500 will be made annually to Snohomish County public and/or private school teachers for conservation and science-related learning activities and/or materials (not salaries) that enhance and enrich a classroom program. Grants may be repeated by reapplying in subsequent years.
Projects that have been funded in the past include fish hatchery field trips, wetland restoration, recycling projects, building nature trails, speakers, bird study projects, clean water posters, and accessory nature books.
Pileated Woodpecker by Guy Fleischer, taken during the Edmonds CBC
The Results Are In!
See the results of this year’s Christmas Bird Count!
Larry Schwitters Receives National Audubon’s William Dutcher Award
In 2023, our very own Larry Schwitters was awarded the National Audubon Society's William Dutcher Award at the national convention in Colorado. At our 2024 April monthly program we were honored to present the award to him.
The William Dutcher Award recognizes outstanding Audubon volunteers who exemplify the standard established by William Dutcher, the first chairman of the National Association of Audubon Societies in 1905.
Larry coordinates the monitoring of Vaux’s Swift roosts across the Pacific Flyway, an effort known as Vaux’s Happening. His efforts to conserve this species not just locally in Washington, but all along the west coast is truly admirable. We are incredibly grateful for and proud of the work he does, and could not think of a more deserving person for this prestigious award.
Read more about Larry's contributions and the award:
Brian Zinke (left) presents Larry Schwitters (right) with the William Dutcher Award.
Get Involved
Whether you’re volunteering to lead field trips, participating in community science bird surveys, writing content for our blog and newsletter, teaching an education program, or taking a shift at an outreach event, you are a vital part of the Pilchuck Audubon community.
Every person and every contribution matters. Anyone can be a difference maker. Join our flock and help us protect our local birds, their habitats, and our communities.
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For each eligible purchase you make at the companies below, a portion of the sales will be donated to Pilchuck Audubon Society.
Cover Photo: Black Turnstone by Mick Thompson