Welcome to the Madrone Audubon Society

The Sonoma County Chapter of the National Audubon Society was established in 1967 as a non-profit organization promoting education, enjoyment, and protection of the natural world, especially birds.

Summer 2025 Outings

Bring binoculars and wear outdoor clothing suitable for the weather forecast. Our outings are free for members and the public. (We may have binoculars to loan for your outing.)

Thursday, June 12, 8:30 –10:30 AM
Foothill Regional Park
1351 Arata Lane, Windsor
Leader: Janet Bosshard
Parking pass is required. We will check out the ponds and walk up the gentle hills, looking for summer birds. Info: (707) 480-3432.

Thursday, July 17, 8:30 -10:30 AM
West County Trail, between Graton & Forestville.
Leader: Janet Bosshard
Turn left off Hwy 116 onto Ross Station Road. Come down to the parking lot on the left. No parking pass is required. We will walk along the flat multi-use path. A nice area to bird on a warm summer morning. Info: (707) 480-3432.

Thursday, August 14, 8:30 -10:30 AM,
Doran Regional Park
Bodega Bay
Leader: Janet Bosshard
Use your county park pass or buy a day pass there. Park in the first dirt lot on your left. We will scan the shoreline for the early return of Fall birds, then cross the road to walk the paved trail to the east along the marsh. Info: (707) 480-3432.

Out and About

Winged Wonders, April 11 - October 2025
Sonoma Botanical Garden, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM daily, closed Tuesdays
12841 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen
Visit the fantastical exhibition of larger-than-life bird sculptures, created from all natural materials by artists Donna Dodson & Andy Moerlein. See sonomabg.org to learn more or call (707) 494-7585 for info and questions. (Carolyn Greene, long-time volunteer and Naturalist, is arranging several activities.)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Community Lion Ambassador Training
Bouverie Preserve (Audubon Canyon Ranch)
13815 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen
A 3-hour training for community members to learn about mountain lions and research findings of the Living with Lions Project. Community Lion Ambassadors will be empowered to speak with community members about mountain lions, receiving a background and learning about trends in the training session. ?s and to sign up, liz.martins@egret.org, (707)695-1190.