WILDLIFE WATCHING  -- Audubon Society chapters in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene have interesting programs open to the public this week:

Tuesday, Feb 10 -- African Safari photos and stories will be shared by Janet Callen and Darlene Carlton, who recently completed a 12-day wildlife-rich safari in Botswana. 

• 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Rd in Coeur d’Alene.

Wednesday, Feb. 11 -- Bird banding studies around Spokane: Lindell Haggin will discuss what’s involved with bird banding and what we are learning about the birds of our area. Haggin assisted with bird banding research on the Little Spokane River for 10 years, giving her insights into which birds bite the hardest and which species have the most attitude!

• 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Community Building, 2117 E. North Crescent Ave. in Spokane.
• See directions to the meeting location.