Juneau Audubon Society

Killer Whale Friendships: Understanding Animal Relationships for Conservation by Rayne Billings
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Juneau) | UAS Lecture Hall (Egan Room 112), 11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Juneau Audubon Society presents:
Killer Whale Friendships: Understanding Animal Relationships for Conservation by Rayne Billings
November 13th at 6:30pm
UAS Egan lecture hall room 112
Free & open to the public
For additional information contact Lizzie, programs@juneau-audubon-society.org

Annual Elections 2025
2025-11-13 18:30 - 19:30 | UAS Lecture Hall (Egan Room 112), 11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Election and Board Updates
Raven. Credit Kristen Cooney.
This fall brings some changes to the JAS board. Winston Smith has left Conservation Chair. We thank him for his years of excellent service. Gwen Baluss will be moving into that role. Kristen Lockyear will join as Field Trips Coordinator. Welcome Kristen! We still have important positions available if you are interested in joining our team as a Membership Coordinator or At-large Member, please contact president@juneau-audubon-society.org.
And it’s time for our annual officer elections. In 2025 they will be held before the first fall in person members’ meeting and public program (Thursday Nov. 13 at 6:30 PM, UAS Egan Lecture Hall). Nominations for officers: President, Nina Keller; Treasurer, Betsy Fischer; Secretary Jenna Schlener; Vice President (no candidates as of Oct. 27).

October Big Day
2025-10-11 | Anywhere you are!
Wherever you are on 11 October, take a few minutes to enjoy birds and share what you find on eBird. Participate from anywhere—even from home! Be a part of the global team and help set a new record for October birding.
https://ebird.org/news/october-big-day-2025
For more information, contact: Brenda at-large_b@juneau-audubon-society.org

Hemisphere Hoppers: Alaska's Lesser Yellowlegs Project by Arin Underwood
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Via Zoom
Join the Juneau Audubon Society on Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 PM for our annual elections and membership announcements, followed by our educational program, “Hemisphere Hoppers: Alaska’s Lesser Yellowlegs Project.”
Arin Underwood, a wildlife biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program, will share insights from ongoing efforts to track the Lesser Yellowlegs, a long-distance migratory shorebird. Learn how researchers are uncovering the birds’ nesting habits, migration routes, and the challenges they face across hemispheres—and how this information supports conservation.
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Join via Zoom
More info: www.juneauaudubon.org
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Free and open to the public
For more information, contact Lizzie Solger, programs@juneau-audubon-society.org.

Twin Lakes Park Grand Opening – Planet Bird Walk
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Twin Lakes Park, 8GJH+X3 Twin Lakes, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Celebrate the grand opening of Twin Lakes Park with a special Twin Lakes Planet Bird Walk! Take a stroll through space while enjoying the beauty of Twin Lakes and its birdlife.
📅 Sunday, September 21
⏰ 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Twin Lakes Park
Bring friends and family for this fun, educational, and nature-filled community event!

Mt. Roberts Tram Walk
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Mt. Roberts Goldbelt Tram, 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Location: Mt. Roberts Tram
Time/Date: 10:00am, Sept. 13, 2025
Contact: Brenda Wright – at-large_b@juneau-audubon-society.org 907-321-4739
Other: Juneau Audubon Society members can buy a non-profit ticket good for the rest of the season for $10. Those who want can join other members on 9/13 for the alpine walk.

Dredge Lakes Bird Walk
2025-06-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Dredge Lakes Area: Forest Ranger District Office on Mendenhall Loop Road, 8500 Back Loop Rd, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Location: Dredge Lakes
Leader: Deb Rudis, Kari Monagle

Sunny Point Bird Walk with SEALT
2025-06-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Sunny Point, SE AK Land Trust (SEALTrust) parcel at the end of Sunny Drive, Sunny Dr, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Location: Sunny Point
Leaders: Brenda Wright, Marsha Squires
Please note this is an AM walk (there was a brief typo!)

Eagle Beach Bird Walk
2025-06-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Eagle Beach Recreation Area (picnic area, not camping area), Eagle Beach, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Location: Eagle Beach
Leader(s): Detlef B., Kari M.

Airport Dike Trail to Meadows Bird Walk
2025-05-31 08:00 - 10:00 | Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge – Airport Dike Trail, Airport Dike Trail, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Location: Airport Dike Trail (to Meadows)
Leaders: Steve Lewis & Detlef Beuttner

Eagle Beach Bird Walk
2025-05-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Eagle Beach Recreation Area (picnic area, not camping area), Eagle Beach, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Location: Eagle Beach
Leader(s): Steve Lewis, Jenna Schlener

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day
2025-05-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Juneau Community Garden, 5669 Montana Creek Road, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with Juneau Audubon, US Forest Service and the Community Garden Club. A bird-banding demonstration will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Stop by anytime for a chance to see a songbird in hand and learn how biologists safely tag them. This is a great chance to see birds up close, especially young people. For bird safety, heavy rain or gales will cancel the banding, but experts will still be on hand to answer your questions about local birds and conservation.
Location: Juneau Community Garden, Montana Creek Road, Large Pavilion
Leaders: Gwen B.

Berners Bay Cruise – No. 2
2025-05-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Statter Harbor, 11497 Auke Bay Harbor Rd, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
The Juneau Audubon Society is pleased to announce the highly popular spring Berners Bay cruises. Cruise from Auke Bay to Berners Bay with other birding enthusiasts to observe and learn about the spring migration of waterfowl and birds in the rich habitat of Berners Bay. Cruises depart from Statter Harbor.
MAY 10 CRUISE: 8 AM
Cruise departs from Statter Harbor at 8:00 a.m. and returns at noon. Please arrive well before departure time, as the boat will depart promptly at 8:00 a.m.!
Ticket prices:

Adults – $125
Students, ages 18 and over with student ID – $50
Students, ages 12-17 – $50
Children under 12 – $25
Minor children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

Also, there will be an earlier cruise on April 19, 2025!

Airport Dike Trail Bird Walk
2025-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge – Airport Dike Trail, Airport Dike Trail, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Free & open to the public guided bird walks. Juneau Audubon provides binoculars!
Location: Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge – Airport Dike Trail Bird Walk
Leaders: Brenda W., Jeff S.

Board Meeting
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Dimond Park Loop, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Board Meeting (valley) at the Mendenhall Public Library, 6pm.
Board meetings run 1.5 to 2 hours. Meeting room is usually available 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time to meet and greet guests. If you would like to join a board meeting, please contact the President and/or the Secretary a week before the meeting to obtain specific location and other details.

Outer Point Bird Walk
2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Outer Point Loop Trail, 14028 NF-Fh31, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Location: Outer Point Loop Trail
Leader: Rob M., Doug W.

Berners Bay Cruise - No. 1
2025-04-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Statter Harbor, 11497 Auke Bay Harbor Rd, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
The Juneau Audubon Society is pleased to announce the highly popular spring Berners Bay cruises. Cruise from Auke Bay to Berners Bay with other birding enthusiasts to observe and learn about the spring migration of waterfowl and birds in the rich habitat of Berners Bay. Cruises depart from Statter Harbor.
APRIL 19 CRUISE: 12 PM
The cruise departs from Statter Harbor at noon and returns at 4:00 p.m. Please arrive well before departure time, as the boat will depart promptly at noon!
Ticket prices:

Adults – $125
Students, ages 18 and over with student ID – $50
Students, ages 12-17 – $50
Children under 12 – $25
Minor children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian

Also, there will be a second cruise on May 10, 2025 – the day before Mother’s day!

eBird in Action Field Trip
2025-04-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge – Airport Dike Trail, Airport Dike Trail, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
“eBird for Waterfowlers, Birders, and Outdoor Enthusiasts” will be an engaging session from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Devil’s Club Brewing Co.’s new downstairs space for folks wanting to learn more about eBird—the fantastic community science tool that allows you to document bird sightings, deepen your understanding of local wildlife, and contribute to local, regional, and international conservation. eBird is designed to track bird migrations and hotspots, contribute to scientific research and conservation, and enhance birding and outdoor experiences for its users. Friday evening presenters include Zak Pohlen, wildlife biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Migratory Birds, and River Gates, Pacific Shorebird Conservation Initiative Coordinator with Audubon Alaska and National Audubon Society.
The event continues on Saturday, April 19, at 8 a.m. with the “eBird in Action Field Trip” at the parking area for the Airport Dike Trail (EVAR). There’ll be a 15-minute debriefing before we gear up to depart at 8:30 a.m. in small groups in search of birds. Field trip leaders and volunteers can provide scopes, tripods, and binoculars, but participants are encouraged to bring their own birding equipment if they prefer, as well as boots, water, and other weather-appropriate gear. Attendees should plan to spend 2.5 to three hours on Taashuyee-Chookan.aani (the Mendenhall Wetlands).
Both events are free and open to all. Please pre-register for the field trip at the link above.
Participating agencies and organizations for this event(s) include Southeast Alaska Land Trust, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Audubon Alaska, Territorial Sportsmen Inc., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Juneau Audubon Society, and more.

eBird for Waterfowlers, Birders, and Outdoor Enthusiasts
2025-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Devil’s Club Brewing Co., TRIANGLE BUILDING, 100 N Franklin St,, Juneau, 99801, United States

Beginners Bird Walk
2025-04-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Fish Creek Mendenhall State Game Refuge, North Douglas Highway, Wetlands Refuge Rd, Juneau, AK 99801, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Location: Fish Creek
Leader: Rob

Board Meeting
2025-03-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Public Library, 292 Marine Way, Juneau, 99801, United States
Board Meeting (downtown) at the Downtown Juneau Public Library, 6pm.
Board meetings run 1.5 to 2 hours. Meeting room is usually available 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time to meet and greet guests. If you would like to join a board meeting, please contact the President and/or the Secretary a week before the meeting to obtain specific location and other details.

Migration The Movie - Rated PG
2025-03-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Gold Town Theater, 171 Shattuck Way, Suite 109, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Juneau Audubon Society presents:
Migration the movie – Rated PG
Saturday March 15 at 4pm
Gold Town Theatre
Free & open to the public

Migration The Movie - Rated PG
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Gold Town Theater, 171 Shattuck Way, Suite 109, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Juneau Audubon Society presents:
Migration the movie – Rated PG
Thursday March 13 at 6pm and Saturday March 15 at 4pm
Gold Town Theatre
Free & open to the public

How Alaska’s Fisheries (and Science!) are Keeping Pace with Changing Conditions by Ebett Siddon
2025-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 | UAS Lecture Hall (Egan Room 112), 11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Juneau Audubon Society presents:
How Alaska’s Fisheries (and Science!) are Keeping Pace with Changing Conditions by Ebett Siddon
February 13th at 6:30pm
UAS Egan lecture hall room 112
Free & open to the public

Ravens in Juneau by Bob Armstrong
2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:00 | UAS Lecture Hall (Egan Room 112), 11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Juneau Audubon Society presents:
Ravens in Juneau by Bob Armstrong
January 9th at 6:30pm
UAS Egan lecture hall room 112
Free & open to the public
juneauaudubon.org

Getting to Know the Birds
2025-01-03 16:30 - 19:00 | Juneau-Douglas City Museum, 114 W. 4th Street, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Celia Bowler, Juneau Audubon’s intern in summer 2023, will share her field sketches and other artwork created during her time outdoors working with Tree Swallows and other bird- related projects. Come by and hear her stories and learn more about the summer internship opportunity.

What Makes Fish Habitat so "Essential"? by Molly Zaleski
2024-12-12 18:30 - 20:00 | UAS Lecture Hall (Egan Room 112), 11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
Juneau Audubon Society presents:
What Makes Fish Habitat so “Essential”? by Molly Zaleski
December 12th 6:30pm
UAS Egan lecture hall room 112
Free & open to the public
juneauaudubon.org
