american avocets

American Avocets at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.

Photo by Tim Johnson

About Us

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.  

Salem Audubon is a charitable organization qualifying as a nonprofit under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service code.


Salem Audubon Society Information


Board of Directors
2023 - Present

  • Tim Johnson, President

  • Michael Babbitt, Vice President

  • Carolyn Homan, Secretary

  • Tim Johnson, Treasurer

  • Jenny Ammon

  • Judy Brunkal

  • Mike Williams

  • Mary Ritter

  • Dominic Valenti

  • Rich Swartzentruber

Past Board Members
(1969 - Present)


Committee & Special Projects
Chairs

  • Birder's Night, Harry Fuller

  • Bluebird Project, vacant

  • Chapter Meetings, vacant

  • Conservation, David Harrison

  • Education, Mary Ritter

  • Facebook/YouTube, Mike Unger

  • Field Trips, Cynthia Donald

  • Fundraising, Tim Johnson/Carolyn Homan

  • Nature Center, Tim Johnson

  • Nature Reserve, Lee Slattum

  • Salem Christmas Bird Count, Tim Johnson/Mike Unger

  • Wood Shop, Chet Zenone

  • Webpage, Mike Williams, Tim Johnson


Office
Information

  • Laurie Buswell, Administrator

  • Office hours by appointment

  • Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

  • 408 N 3rd Ave, Stayton, OR 97383

  • PO Box 2084, Salem, OR 97308

  • 503-588-7340


Bird & Wildlife
Emergency Contact

Chintimini Wildlife Center
Wildlife Hotline (541) 745-5324

Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM