Western Meadowlark
Photo by Tim Johnson
Something for Everyone
The Salem
Audubon Society
The Salem Audubon Society in Salem, Oregon, is an active chapter of the National Audubon Society. Our mission is to connect people to Nature through education focused on birds, other wildlife, habitats, conservation, and restoration of natural ecosystems.
To this end, we promote the enjoyment of birds and environmental stewardship with birding field trips and educational programs, and involve volunteers in education, advocacy, and restoration projects.
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Ways to Get Involved
Become a Volunteer
As with most non-profit organizations, we count on many individuals to assist with our effort to raise community awareness of nature.
Become a volunteer and help us fulfill our organization's mission. You can apply your skills in service in many ways, including leading field trips, teaching, translating, and serving on our board of directors.
Become a Member
Join the dedicated members of Salem Audubon Society in fulfilling the mission of our chapter.
We sponsor and participate in numerous education and stewardship programs.
Members receive a year's subscription (11 issues) to our digital newsletter, The Kestrel.
Become a Donor
Dedicated members and volunteers do our work, but large projects require significant funding. You can make a one-time donation using the form linked below.
Contact our president to discuss specific funding opportunities and ways to make your gift possible
We Need Volunteers !
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Every Wednesday Morning
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Help Maintain Our Reserve
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Call Lee Slattum at (503) 364-9325
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We Need Volunteers ! 〰️ Every Wednesday Morning 〰️ Help Maintain Our Reserve 〰️ Call Lee Slattum at (503) 364-9325 〰️
Visit the Salem Audubon Society
Audubon Nature Reserve
Visitor Guide
The Audubon Nature Reserve offers trails for visitors to enjoy, as shown on the map on the other side of this guide. Whether watching birds, walking your dog, fitness hiking, or looking at the many varieties of plants and flowers, there’s something for everyone. This seven-acre gem is located in West Salem at 480 Eola Drive NW. For information on current activities, visit Salem Audubon Nature Reserve - Home | Facebook.
The Nature Reserve provides valuable habitat to many species of birds and pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Every year, two Ospreys build a nest and raise their young on a platform visible from the parking lot (pictured right). Through partnerships with local schools, the Reserve offers hands-on experiences for students to learn outdoor skills, such as working together to spread wood chips on the trails.
Guidelines
The Reserve is open from dawn to dusk. For the benefit of all visitors, we ask that you follow the guidelines below.
No camping or campfires
Pick up after your pet
Stay on trails
No bicycles
No smoking, drugs, or alcohol
Please do not litter
Volunteer Opportunities
The Reserve property is maintained by dedicated volunteers. Over the years, volunteers have cleared blackberries and other invasive plants from the property, built trails, planted new species of plants, and installed bird boxes. If you are interested in helping to maintain this beautiful resource, contact Lee Slattum at (503) 364-9325 with the Salem Audubon Society.