Oregon’s skies just got a little darker—and that’s great news for birds. Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve has been named the state’s second international dark sky park, a designation that highlights not only its stunning starry skies but also its role in supporting bird conservation. This achievement aligns with a growing understanding of the harmful effects of light pollution on wildlife, especially migratory birds.

Every year, KBO hosts and attends several events, and there is always more we wish we could do. To increase our outreach capacity, KBO is now accepting outreach volunteers. These volunteers could help table at events like Earth Day, assist in Bird Walks at local parks, and assist with field trips to banding stations. For these positions, we are looking for volunteers who are eager to share their love for the natural world, have good communication and people skills, and want to help communicate the vital work KBO does for bird conservation. To volunteer, you do not need to be a bird expert; you just need an eagerness to learn.

In partnership with the Umpqua Oak Partnership (UOP), the Klamath Siskiyou Oak Network (KSON) has released version 3.0 of “Restoring Oak Habitats in Southern Oregon and Northern California: A Guide for Private Landowners”. The funding for this landowner guide was from the Secure Rural Schools Title II program administered by the Bureau of Land Management Western Oregon Resource Advisory Committee.