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KBO FUNdraiser: 2-Part Winter Hawk Identification Workshop — A Raptor ID Presentation and Field Trip hosted by Dick Ashford & Amanda Alford

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Birds & Birding, Conservation, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

Join us on Saturday, December 11th, for an all-day RAPTOR-FINDING excursion to the picturesque Klamath Basin! Dick Ashford and Amanda Alford will share their enthusiasm of, and knowledge about, “our” wintering raptors during this always-popular field trip. Dick will present a raptor identification class via Zoom prior to the outing on Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 PM.

Zoom Workshop: Thursday Dec 9th, 2021 at 6:oo PM
Field Trip: Saturday Dec 11th, 2021, at 7:45 AM

Three 1-car tickets (for to up four people per car) will be offered at $500 per ticket for each donor’s Covid-safe pod of family and/or close friends (see below for details about field trips and pod cars).

REGISTRATION

KBO supporters are invited to purchase a limited number of 1-car tickets (for up to four people per car) . 1-car tickets are priced at $500. Each ticket buyer can invite three additional family members or close friends to form a 1-car Covid-safe pod. CLICK HERE to register for the field trip via eMail to Dick Ashford (please type Hawk ID Registration in the subject field). Checks for this tax-deductible donation can be made out to KBO and mailed to Dick Ashford, 2705 Takelma Way, Ashland OR 97520. Upon receipt of the check, registrants will be fully signed up for this 2-part workshop.

Our KBO FUNdraising events are being offered with Covid safety as our primary concern. Proof of vaccination will be required for all in-person participants. To ensure a Covid-safe, quality experience, we are limiting field trip offerings to a small number of 4-PERSON CAR PODS. One donor will be able to purchase a 1-car ticket for a total of four people to include family members or close friends who make up that donor’s Covid-safe pod. Social distancing and masking when appropriate will also be required. More details about KBO’s Covid-safe guidelines will be provided upon registration.

KBO relies on private donations to further our mission of advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships. By attending KBO FUNdraising events, you help to support KBO’s efforts. So, if you love birds, believe in birds as indicators of environmental wellbeing, and want to support KBO’s science-driven bird conservation mission, please register for this FUNdraising event today! We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our Fall Series FUNdraising events.

To stay tuned for more details about KBO FUNdraising and community education events:

Many thanks to our KBO 2021 Community Education Sponsors

This Thursday Night: Birding the Klamath Refuges (A sliding scale KBO FUNdraiser hosted by Shannon Rio)

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Birds & Birding, Conservation, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

Shannon Rio,Join us this Thursday evening, November 11th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Shannon Rio, KBO board President, will offer a Zoom presentation focused on acquainting people with birding on the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife refuges. Register now!

Klamath Marsh rainbow with Geese. Photo by Kirk Gooding

Because this drought year has been especially difficult for the refuges, knowing where to see birds can be a challenge. Shannon will orient participants with where to go birding; you will learn the layout of the the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake refuges and the locations of different birding “hotspots” on the refuges. Participants will receive refuge maps, for your future future bird watching visits.

REGISTRATION

Registration is open to an unlimited number of registrants. Because this is a FUNdraining event, we ask registrants to make a donation of your choice.  Use this form to register for the Birding the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake Zoom presentation.

KBO relies on private donations to further our mission of advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships. By attending KBO FUNdraising events, you help support KBO’s efforts. So, if you love birds, believe in birds as indicators of environmental wellbeing, and want to support KBO’s science-driven bird conservation mission, please register for this FUNdraising event today! We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our Fall Series FUNdraising Events.

To stay tuned for more details about KBO FUNdraising and community education events:

Many thanks to our KBO 2021 Community Education Sponsors

Shannon Rio,

KBO FUNdraiser: Birding the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake Refuges (hosted by Shannon Rio) — A Zoom Presentation and Field Trip

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Birds & Birding, Conservation, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

Shannon Rio,This 2-part FUNdrasining event, hosted by KBO Board President Shannon Rio, includes a Zoom presentation and a field trip. Shannon will focus on acquainting people with birding on the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife refuges.

Photo by Jim-Livaudais

Because this drought year has been especially difficult for the refuges, knowing where to see birds can be a challenge. During this 2-part event Shannon will orient participants with where to go birding  — you will learn the layout of the the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake refuges and the locations of different birding “hotspots” on the refuges. Participants will receive refuge maps. Shannon’s intention for this 2-part FUNdraising event is to orient participants, for your future bird watching visits.

The Zoom presentation will be held on Thursday, November 11th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and participation will be unlimited. The follow-up field trip will be held on Sunday, November 14th, leaving Ashland at 8:00 AM, and returning by 6:00 PM, with limited registration.

No birding experience necessary.

REGISTRATION

KBO supporters are invited to purchase a limited number of 1-car tickets (for up to four people per car) for the Sunday, November 14th field trip. 1-car tickets are priced at $240. Each ticket buyer can invite three additional family members or close friends to form a 1-car Covid-safe pod. CLICK HERE to register for the field trip via eMail to Shannon Rio (please type Field Trip Registration in the subject field). Cars will stay connected by walkie talkie. Binoculars will be made available upon request. Not much in the way of walking; however we will be out of the cars often. Bring lunch and plan to have a grand time. Field Trip registrants will automatically be registered for the Zoom presentation.

Registration for the Thursday, November 11th Zoom presentation is open to an unlimited number of registrants. Because this is a FUNdraining event, we ask registrants to make a donation of their choice.  Use this form to register for the Birding the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake Zoom presentation.

Our KBO FUNdraising events are being offered with Covid safety as our primary concern. Proof of vaccination will be required for all in-person participants. To ensure a Covid-safe, quality experience, we are limiting field trip offerings to a small number of 4-PERSON CAR PODS. One donor will be able to purchase a 1-car ticket for a total of four people to include family members or close friends who make up that donor’s Covid-safe pod. Social distancing and masking when appropriate will also be required. More details about KBO’s Covid-safe guidelines will be provided upon registration.

KBO relies on private donations to further our mission of advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships. By attending KBO FUNdraising events, you help to support KBO’s efforts. So, if you love birds, believe in birds as indicators of environmental wellbeing, and want to support KBO’s science-driven bird conservation mission, please register for this FUNdraising event today! We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our Fall Series FUNdraising events.

To stay tuned for more details about KBO FUNdraising and community education events:

Many thanks to our KBO 2021 Community Education Sponsors

Garden Party with String Quartet & Guitar Duo, a KBO FUNdraiser (RESCHEDULED)

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

Come join us for our spring afternoon KBO FUNdraiser of live music on Saturday, April 30 (NEW DATE) at Grizzly Peak Winery. Enjoy the sounds of a string quartet with musicians Beth Martin, Bari Frimkess, Emily Severson and Doug Fong, and guitar duo of Craig Martin and Tim Church as you meander through this beautiful Ashland property. An array of tasty finger foods will be offered throughout the afternoon, as well as wine and other beverages.

To register contact — Bari Frimkess at 541-292-6749 or bari.frimkess@gmail.com

Cost — $75 per person          Maximum attendees — 50

Our KBO FUNdraising events are being offered with Covid safety as our primary concern. Proof of vaccination will be required. Social distancing and masking when appropriate will also be required. More details about KBO’s Covid-safe guidelines will be provided upon registration.

KBO relies on private donations to further our mission of advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education and partnerships. By attending KBO FUNdraising event, you help to support KBO’s efforts. So, if you love birds, believe in birds as indicators of environmental wellbeing, want to support KBO’s science-driven bird conservation mission, please register for this event FUNdraising event today! We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our Fall Series FUNdraising events.

To stay tuned for more details about KBO FUNdraising and community education events being planned for this fall and winter:

Many thanks to our KBO 2021 Community Education Sponsors

KBO’s 2021-2022 FUNdraising Campaign — Fall Series

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Birds & Birding, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

Klamath Bird Observatory’s Board of Directors have developed a new, fun, engaging, and safe approach to FUNdraising. They have collaborated to offer KBO supporters a variety of smaller group events, each of which to be hosted by one or two of our Board members. After the successful summer series, we are excited to announce our next suite of events.

Garden Party with String Quartet & Guitar Duo, hosted by Bari Frimkess (RESCHEDULED FOR SRING 2021; CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Join us for an afternoon outdoor KBO fundraiser of live music, food, and beverages, Saturday, April 30 (NEW DATE) at Grizzly Peak Winery. Music will be provided by both a local string quartet and a popular guitar duo. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other beverages will be provided. Registration for this FUNdraising event is NOW OPEN, with more details to come early next week.

To register contact — Bari Frimkess at 541-292-6749 or bari.frimkess@gmail.com

Cost — $75 per person          Maximum attendees — 25

Birding the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake — A Zoom Presentation and Field Trip hosted by Shannon Rio (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

This presentation and field trip will focus on acquainting people with birding on the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges. The Zoom presentation will be held on Thursday, November 11th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, with a follow-up field trip Sunday, November 14th, leaving Ashland at 8:00 AM, and returning by 6:00 PM. KBO supporters will be invited to purchase a limited number of 1-car tickets (for up to four people per car) as a Covid-safe pod of family and close friends (see below for details about field trips and pod cars). Zoom-only registration may also be available. Stay tuned for more information and registration details.

Winter Hawk Identification Workshop — A Raptor ID Presentation and Field Trip hosted by Dick Ashford and Amanda Alford (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFOR)

Photo by Zach Dautrich
Photo by Zach Dautrich

Join us on Saturday, December 11th, for an all-day RAPTOR-FINDING excursion to the picturesque Klamath Basin! Dick Ashford and Amanda Alford will share their enthusiasm of, and knowledge about, “our” wintering raptors during this always-popular field trip. Dick will present a raptor identification class via Zoom prior to the outing on Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 PM. Three 1-car tickets (for to up four people per car) will be offered at $500 per ticket for each donor’s Covid-safe pod of family and close friends (see below for details about field trips and pod cars). Stay tuned for more information and registration details.

Special Holiday Webinar — Learn to animate Snoopy with former PEANUTS Director Larry Leichliter

We are proud to offer this exclusive webinar with KBO Board Member, former PEANUTS director, and accomplished animator Larry Leichliter. During Larry’s live-action tutorial, you can try your hand at creating a simple animation of Snoopy, the lovable canine character from the PEANUTS cartoon, and his feathered pal Woodstock. The tutorial will be followed by a live Q & A. this FUNdraising webinar will be offered in December. More information and registration details to come.

Our KBO FUNdraising events are being offered with Covid safety as our primary concern. Proof of vaccination will be required for all in-person participants. To ensure a Covid-safe, quality experience, we are limiting field trip offerings to a small number of 4-PERSON CAR PODS. One donor will be able to purchase a 1-car ticket for a total of four people to include family members and close friends who make up that donor’s Covid-safe pod. Social distancing and masking when appropriate will also be required. More details about KBO’s Covid-safe guidelines will be provided upon registration.

Stay tuned for more details about these and other events that are being planned as part of KBO’s Fall Series FUNdraising Campaign. CLICK HERE to keep up to date on KBO’s news and events by subscribing to receive KBO’s Klamath Call Note Blog via eMail. To see our most recent news and events CLICK HERE and view the latest Klamath Call Note Blog posts.

KBO relies on private donations to further our mission of advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education and partnerships. By attending one or more of these events, you will help KBO achieve its goals. So, if you love birds and believe in birds as indicators of environmental well being, sign up and donate! We look forward to seeing you at our special Fall Series FUNdraising events.

 

 

REMINDER: “History Walk into the Past” FUNdraiser — Sunday, July 25th

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Birds & Birding, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

This event is part of KBO’s 2021-2022 FUNdrasing Campaign — a series of events hosted by members of our Board of Directors. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
On our “Walk into the Past”, we’ll be joined (at least “joined in spirit”) by this group of Ashlanders from about 1910.

The first of our two “history walk” FUNdraisers is coming up on Sunday July 25. KBO Board member Jeff LaLande (archaeologist and historian) will take donors on a trip into Ashland’s past — from the Shasta Indians’ village where the Plaza is now and on through changes of recent decades. This history walk is meant to enrich your own experience of the town. Plus, by attending, your will be supporting KBO’s science driven bird conservation efforts.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the “History Walk into the Past” through Ashland’s Historic Core FUNdraising events.

To register contact Jeff, at: 541-778-3257 or jmaxlalande@gmail.com

REMINDER: YOBIRD, a KBO summer FUNdraiser

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Birds & Birding, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

This event is part of KBO’s 2021-2022 FUNdrasing Campaign — a series of events hosted by members of our Board of Directors. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

On July 11th, join Lisa Michelbrink and other KBO Board members at Grizzly Peak Winery. We will start with a gentle yoga session under the oak trees, led by Board President and yoga teacher, Shannon Rio. We will then take a bird walk on the winery grounds. To finish the morning, we will share light refreshments and conversation.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this FUNdraising event.

Contact Lisa Michelbrink, KBO Board member, at ljmichel@mac.com with any questions and to register.

CLICK HERE to contact Lisa.

A KBO FUNdraiser: “History Walk into the Past” through Ashland’s Historic Core

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Birds & Birding, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

These events are part of KBO’s 2021-2022 FUNdrasing Campaign — a series of events hosted by members of our Board of Directors. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
On our “Walk into the Past”, we’ll be joined (at least “joined in spirit”) by this group of Ashlanders from about 1910.

Although maybe not quite as exciting as having an actual “time machine,” KBO Board member Jeff LaLande (archaeologist and historian) will take you on a trip into Ashland’s past — from the Shasta Indians’ village where the Plaza is now and on through changes of recent decades. This history walk is meant to enrich your own experience of the town. (Plus, all of your $$s go to KBO!)

Choose to join one of the two “history walks”: July 25 and August 8. Both walks will follow the same route, and each of them will last about three hours.

The walk will be followed (i.e., the Covid situation at that time permitting) by outdoor enjoyment of your own choice of “cheerful beverage” and light meal at a downtown eatery — with Jeff picking up the tab.

  • When: Sunday, July 25, 11:30 AM and Sunday, August 8, 11:30 AM
  • Where: We will meet at a yet-to-be-designated location downtown. We’ll spend time at the Plaza, N. Main Street, the Granite St./Skidmore neighborhood, and along
  • Main St. out towards the Library.)
  • Max. number of people for each history walk: 14.
  • Cost per person:$75.

How to register: Contact Jeff, at 541-778-3257 or jmaxlalande@gmail.com

YOBIRD, a KBO summer FUNdraiser

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Birds & Birding, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

This event is part of KBO’s 2021-2022 FUNdrasing Campaign — a series of events hosted by members of our Board of Directors. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Join members of the KBO board for a morning of yoga and birding at Grizzly Peak Winery. Shannon Rio will lead an hour of gentle yoga outdoors under the oaks followed by light refreshments and conversation and 1.5 hours of birding beautiful Grizzly Peak Winery.

All levels of yoga are welcome! Even if you have never experienced a yoga class, try this one. Simple postures and focus on breathing will enhance being in the present moment. Just like birdwatching, it brings calmness and a simple quiet joy. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. We can pro-vide some binoculars if needed. Plan on having fun!

  • When: Sunday morning July 11th 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Where: Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland
  • Suggested Donation: $75
  • Participant limit: 15. Preregistration is required!

Contact Lisa Michelbrink, KBO Board member, at ljmichel@mac.com with any questions and to register. CLICK HERE to contact Lisa.

KBO’s 2021-2022 FUNdraising Campaign Begins!

Written by KBO on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Birds & Birding, KBO Education, Trips & Events.

Klamath Bird Observatory’s fundraising effort has a new, exciting format this year: with no fundraising Gala in 2020 or 2021, KBO’s Board members are stepping up, as individuals, to offer you a variety of smaller group events. These are events that we think many of you will enjoy.

Board members will be hosting nearly a dozen recreational and educational gatherings with different themes. Think of these not so much as events but more as “parties.”

You will not only meet new people, have lots of fun, and learn things that you didn’t know you needed to know, you will also be supporting KBO! You can participate in such varied events as birding hikes, history walks, yoga, animation drawing, music and garden parties.

KBO relies on private donations to further our mission of advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education and partnerships. By attending one or more of these events, you will help KBO achieve its goals.

So, if you love birds and believe in birds as indicators of environmental well being, sign up and donate! We look forward to seeing you at our special gatherings this year.

Our first three events have been scheduled:

  • On July 11th, join Lisa Michelbrink and other KBO Board members at Grizzly Peak Winery. We will start with a gentle yoga session under the oak trees, led by Board President and yoga teacher, Shannon Rio. We will then take a bird walk on the winery grounds. To finish the morning we will share light refreshments and conversation.
  • On July 25th, and then again on August 8th, we invite KBO supporters to join us for a “history walk into the past” through Ashland’s historic core. Our newest Board member, Jeff LaLande, is an archaeologist and historian. Jeff will take participants on a trip into Ashland’s past — from the Shasta Indians’ village where the Plaza is now and on through changes of recent decades.

Stay tuned for more details about these and other events that are being planned as part of KBO’s new FUNdraising Campaign. CLICK HERE to keep up to date on KBO’s news and events by subscribing to receive KBO’s Klamath Call Note Blog via eMail. To see our most recent news and events CLICK HERE and view the latest Klamath Call Note Blog posts.