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