Belted Kingfisher—Photo: Mick Thompson

OPAS Program: “Partners in Birding”

Presenter: Michael Glore, Executive Director, Dungeness River Nature Center

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Note early start time at 6:00 p.m.

Rainshadow Hall, Dungeness River Nature Center

Free to attend

Michael Glore

Our first potluck dinner meeting since COVID will be followed by the annual election of officers and the presentation of awards recognizing individuals in our community and within OPAS whose outstanding work has protected birds and their habitats.

Our featured speaker is Michael Glore, who became Executive Director of the Dungeness River Nature Center last October. Many OPAS members have already worked with him during his first seven months in the role, following a 20‑year career with the National Park Service.

He brings a rich depth of experience in visitor services, education, and interpretation—work centered on helping people connect personally with the natural and cultural resources of the places they care about. Though he has long admired birds, he describes himself as a birder still in the making.

He will share his vision for the Center’s future, his appreciation for OPAS’s partnership in its operation, and how we can continue contributing to its growth and success. He might even bring his guitar to serenade us at our last membership meeting until September. Please join us.