Something for Everyone
The Salem
Audubon Society
The Salem Audubon Society (SAS) in Salem, Ore., 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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You can also browse through past issues in the Kestrel Archive, where you can find downloadable copies of almost all previous issues of the newsletter.
Events Made to Enjoy
The Salem Audubon Society (SAS) hosts a variety of public activities each month. These include field trips guided by experienced members familiar with local birding hot spots. Our monthly (except August) Birder’s Night event features guest presenters who share images and stories about their birding activities–many world wide. Most activities are free of charge. Some special programs may include a small charge.
Please check the list below, as it is updated frequently.
Ways to Get Involved
Become a Volunteer
As with most non-profit organizations, we count on many individuals to assist with our effort to provide nature awareness to our community.
Join us as a volunteer and help us fulfill the mission of our organization. We have many ways you can apply our skills in service tour our organization.
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
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 provides hands-on experience for students to learn outdoor skills such as working together to spread wood chips on the trails.
Location
The Nature Reserve is on Eola Drive NW near Cascade Drive NW, up the hill from the Eola Drive NW intersection with Edgewater Street NW in West Salem.
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. Through the years, volunteers have cleared blackberries and other invasive plants from the property, built trails, planted new species of plants, and put up bird boxes. If you are interested in helping to maintain this beautiful resource, contact the Salem Audubon Society at (503)-364-9325.
