SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
About SBVAS
SBVAS strives to bring people to their natural environment. Focusing on birds and other wildlife, we hope to conserve natural resources in the Southern California's "Inland Empire," specifically San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial Counties.
Founded in 1948, San Bernardino Valley Audubon is southeastern California's leading non-profit engaging people in the conservation of birds and their habitats. We involve people through recreational birding, envelop them in our education programs, and engage them in conservation actions from counting birds to working with local, state, and national policy makers. San Bernardino Valley Audubon is a fully independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Contact us at:
eSBVAS@gmail.com
Meetings
Meetings are held at the San Bernardino County Museum on the third Wednesday from September through May. The museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Ln, Redlands, CA 92374.
Scheduled Upcoming Events and Field Trips
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 8:00-10:00 am
Beginning Bird Walk - Heaps Peak Arboretum
Leader: Ross Thrasher 909-645-2282
Escape the late summer heat with us by trekking up into the San Bernardino National Forest to scenic Heaps Peak Arboretum. While entry is free, there is a parking charge of $5 unless one has an Adventure Pass or other valid pass. Be aware there is a $1 service charge for non-cash purchases. We will meet by the entrance in the parking lot by 8:00 am. See you there!
Wednesday, September 16, 2027, 7 pm
SBVAS General Meeting, San Bernardino County Museum
Program: TBA
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 7:30 am
Mojave Narrows Regional Park
Leader: Steve Myers 951-616-7578
Mojave Narrows Regional Park in Victorville has long been considered one of the biological jewels of the Mojave Desert. The park contains extensive cottonwood-willow forest that is home to species such as Summer Tanager, Yellow-breasted Chat, Yellow Warbler, Blue Grosbeak, Bell’s Vireo, and scores of other species. The park is host to 4-5 pairs of nesting Vermilion Flycatchers. This trip will focus on fall migrants, and in addition to the forest, we will bird the two fishing lakes, open fields, the large marsh, and the newly constructed Celeste de Blasis Memorial Garden. Time permitting, we may also visit nearby Spring Valley Lake and the pond at Victor ValleyCollege. The park opens at 7:30, and we will meet at the old silos, which can be reached by continuing forward after you enter the park(you can’t miss them). There is a $15 per car entry fee into the park unless you already have a regional park pass.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:00-10:00 am
Beginning Bird Walk - Glen Helen Regional Park
Leader: Ross Thrasher 909-645-2282
Offering a surprising variety of habitats, Glen Helen Regional Park sits at the base of the Cajon Pass with scenic views of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountain ranges. There is a $15/car fee so carpooling is recommended unless you want to wander in on foot for $3/person. We will meet in the Small Lake and Island Parking Lot by 8:00 am. After the entrance, turn left at the first stop sign, then right at the next stop sign into the parking lot.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 am
Bearpaw Ranch
Leader: Tony Metcalf 951-347-7710
This is a beautiful spot and very accessible from the Riverside/San Bernardino area, so we expect to see a lot of you there. Birding in the area will be led by Tony Metcalf. To really enjoy the day, bring binoculars, sturdy shoes, water and maybe a jacket for the mountains, depending on the weather, and don't forget a lunch if you are planning to stay for a while. We will meet at Bearpaw Ranch at 8:00 am. To get there, travel east on Hwy 38, stay right at the fork to Forest Falls, then turn right into the driveway immediately after the fork. Follow the dirt road across Mill Creek, through the gate, and into the parking area on the left.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:00 am
Morongo Valley and Twentynine Palms
Leaders: Dori Myers 714-336-1420 and Tricia Thrasher 951-288-5539
We will spend the morning in Covington Park and Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and surrounding area and then travel, stopping on the way at various parks and venues looking for migrants and resident species. We will probably end the day, at sunset, in Twentynine Palms. Bring a lunch, snacks, water and all birding essentials, including a scope if you have one. We will meet at the north parking lot for Covington Park in Morongo Valley at 8:00 am.