2024 Field Trips
All trips are free and open to the public unless stated otherwise.
Donations are encouraged.
Participants should bring food and water and dress appropriately.
To view our full schedule of events visit our Events page.
Please check the events calendar for trip changes at: www.plumasaudubon.org/calendar
Call Liz at 530.616.8670 or email [email protected] for questions.
Donations are encouraged.
Participants should bring food and water and dress appropriately.
To view our full schedule of events visit our Events page.
Please check the events calendar for trip changes at: www.plumasaudubon.org/calendar
Call Liz at 530.616.8670 or email [email protected] for questions.
April
Sunday, April 21, 2024
9:00 AM to Noon
9:00 AM to Noon
Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up
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Plumas Audubon Society has supported the Caltrans Adopt-a-Highway program for a number of years. We have adopted a stretch of Highway 89 from the Hwy 70 junction (Greenville Wye) to Indian Falls. We have had a relatively small crew of dedicated volunteers who have maintained this section of highway to keep it litter free and to protect Indian Creek from pollution. We are seeking the help of our members to bring our stretch of Highway 89 back into good shape. We will meet at the Greenville Wye at 9:00 AM for a safety brief. All necessary gear will be provided. Bring water, lunch, sun protection, closed-toed shoes, and your enthusiasm! Please contact Faith Strailey, Audubon Board member, at (530) 283-2604 if you are interested. |
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Monday, April 22, 2024
6:00 PM to Dusk
6:00 PM to Dusk
Earth Day Bird Walk at Dellinger's Pond
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Join PAS lifetime member, hydrologist, and avian enthusiast, Kelby Gardiner, for a hybrid bird walk and stewardship event in celebration of Earth Day. Attendees will meet Kelby and PAS staff outside 429 Main St. in Quincy, CA, where supplies will be distributed and we will begin walking to Dellinger's Pond. Once we arrive at Dellinger's Pond, attendees can observe abundant avian species while cleaning up around the pond. Let's keep the birding hotspot that is Dellinger's Pond beautiful! |
May
Thursday, May 9, 2024
8:00 AM to Noon
8:00 AM to Noon
Sierra Valley Bird Walk
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Join PAS lifetime member and wildlife biologist, Colin Dillingham, for a spring bird walk throughout Sierra Valley. Meet at Maddalena Ranch, the East Entrance to the Sierra Valley Preserve, at 8 am. In addition to birding at the Feather River Land Trust's preserve, participants will be guided during additional birding opportunities on Marble Hot Springs Road. The tour will go until approximately 12 pm. PAS will provide a limited number of binoculars that can be borrowed during the tour. This field trip is free and open to members of the public of all ages. |
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Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Roberti Ranch Tour
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Join PAS lifetime member Jill Slocum for a guided tour of the Roberti Ranch in Sierra Valley, hosted by Rick and Carolyn Roberti. The tour will be limited to 24 participants, so registration is required.
Meet at the parking area on Highway 70 across from County Road A-23 (directions) at 9:30 AM to caravan to the ranch. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy around noon at one of the stops. The tour will end around 1:00 PM. This field trip is free and open to members of the public of all ages. To register, contact Jill Slocum at 530-414-6438 or [email protected]. NO DOGS ALLOWED on this field trip. |
June
Saturday, June 15, 2024
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Let's Go Birding Together!
Let's Go Birding Together walks are for everyone who loves birds and the outdoors. We welcome those who identify as LGBTQ, allies, families, and anyone who wants to enjoy an outdoor experience that is inclusive. Why do we do this? Because the outdoors has not always been a welcoming place for LGBTQ people and Audubon wants to help change that.
Meet at Auston Road off County Road A-23 on the west side of the Sierra Valley Preserve (map) at 9:00 A.M. Attendees can enter our raffle to win prizes provided by The Lost Sierra Company, The Brewing Lair, and our sponsoring organizations! A special prize will be provided for the best bird-themed costume, as voted on by attendees.
We will wrap up the bird walk around 11:30 AM and invite you to share a beverage and food with us at The Brewing Lair immediately after.
Meet at Auston Road off County Road A-23 on the west side of the Sierra Valley Preserve (map) at 9:00 A.M. Attendees can enter our raffle to win prizes provided by The Lost Sierra Company, The Brewing Lair, and our sponsoring organizations! A special prize will be provided for the best bird-themed costume, as voted on by attendees.
We will wrap up the bird walk around 11:30 AM and invite you to share a beverage and food with us at The Brewing Lair immediately after.
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Please register for this event. View the event flyer: 
This event is sponsored by Plumas Audubon Society, Plumas County Gay-Straight Alliance, Feather River Land Trust, and Friends of Plumas Wilderness.
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August
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August 9-11, 2024
7th Annual Grebe Festival |
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October
Let's Go Birding Together - Again!
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Madora Lake Trail is a well-maintained, flat and easily accessible 1.5 mile loop with in beautiful Plumas-Eureka State Park with wet meadow, creek, and pond habitats with many native plants and birds. No dogs are allowed on this trail.
Meet at the Madora Lake Trail Head (Map) at 10:00 a.m. We will wrap up the walk around noon with the option to gather together afterward for lunch at a local eatery.
This walk will be led by PAS Education Coordinator, Mikayla Eager. Registration requested. View the event flyer: 
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Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up
Sunday, October 20, 2024
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Plumas Audubon has supported the Caltrans Adopt-a-Highway program for a number of years. We have adopted a stretch of Highway 89 from the Hwy 70 junction (Greenville Wye) to Indian Falls. We typically conduct 2-4 highway clean ups per year.
We have had a relatively small crew of dedicated volunteers who have maintained this section of highway to keep it litter free and to protect Indian Creek from pollution. We are seeking the help of our members to bring our stretch of Highway 89 back into good shape.
Join us at the Greenville Wye at 9:00 AM Sunday, October 20th for a safety brief. Trash bags and all necessary gear will be provided. Bring water, snacks, sun protection, closed-toed shoes, and your enthusiasm!
Please contact Faith Strailey, Audubon Board member, at 530-283-2604 if you are interested.
Birdability EventSaturday, October 26, 2024
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
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Birdability Week (October 21–27, 2024) is an annual celebration dedicated to birders with disabilities and other health concerns. The goal of this event is to introduce birding to those that don’t feel it’s an activity suited to their specific needs and to ensure that birding is a joyful and enriching experience for everyone.
Plumas Audubon Society's Birdability event will offer several birding options for all abilities! Meet at 10am at the Quincy High School Parking lot, where four options for birding will be detailed and attendees can choose their adventure. Binoculars will be available to borrow!
We will have a stationary car-accessible spotting scope set up by the solar panels overlooking American Valley. There will also be two “walking” options: one paved wheelchair accessible option along the bike path from the high school lower parking lot to the Learning Landscapes classroom, and an easy flat-terrain dirt path option from the Learning Landscape to the spotting scope at the solar panels. Both options are under a quarter mile.
At the Learning Landscape we will have a seating area set up for stationary birding and “bird-listening” for those with mobility or visual impairments or who might otherwise have trouble spotting the birds. There will also be shade with crafts and coloring pages for neurodivergent brains that need something to do while waiting for the birds to come to us!
Plumas Audubon Society's Birdability event will offer several birding options for all abilities! Meet at 10am at the Quincy High School Parking lot, where four options for birding will be detailed and attendees can choose their adventure. Binoculars will be available to borrow!
We will have a stationary car-accessible spotting scope set up by the solar panels overlooking American Valley. There will also be two “walking” options: one paved wheelchair accessible option along the bike path from the high school lower parking lot to the Learning Landscapes classroom, and an easy flat-terrain dirt path option from the Learning Landscape to the spotting scope at the solar panels. Both options are under a quarter mile.
At the Learning Landscape we will have a seating area set up for stationary birding and “bird-listening” for those with mobility or visual impairments or who might otherwise have trouble spotting the birds. There will also be shade with crafts and coloring pages for neurodivergent brains that need something to do while waiting for the birds to come to us!
For more information about this event, contact PAS staff member Mikayla Eager at 520-616-8670 or [email protected]. You can also learn more about Birdability Week at birdability.org
December
Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center Grand Opening
Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Plumas Audubon Society Executive Director Elizabeth Ramsey will be leading a bird walk (time TBA). For more details and to RSVP, visit frlt.org/blog/grand-opening-nature-center.
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American Valley Christmas Bird CountSaturday, December 14, 2024
For information on the American Valley count and to RSVP, contact Plumas Audubon Society Executive Director Elizabeth Ramsey at [email protected] or 530-616-8670.
Sierra Valley Christmas Bird CountSunday, December 15, 2024
Lake Almanor Christmas Bird CountSaturday, December 21, 2024
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For information on the Lake Almanor and Sierra Valley counts, and to RSVP, contact Colin Dillingham, Plumas Audubon Society member and retired U.S. Forest Service wildlife biologist, at [email protected] or 530-927-7381.
Stay tuned for 2025 field trips to be added!
