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	American Goldfinch	Welcome to St Louis Audubon Society! Welcome to St Louis Audubon web site! Here you will find the most up-to-date information about our programs and activities serving the St Louis region and beyond. St Louis Audubon cultivates and leads a community that values and protects birds and the natural environment. We encourage you to get involved with activities that match your interests!     Saturday, April 26th, 2008   3rd Annual Wings of Spring Confluence Birding Festival Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary 30 minutes north of the Arch on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois Visit www.wingsofspring.org For list of activities and performers, story-tellers Vendors, and to register for bird walks ** Rain or Shine! **   Forest Park Forever Beginner Bird Walk May 3rd and June 7th at 8:30-10:30 am Bird Walk Meet at 8:15 am in front of the Education/Visitor's Center St. Louis Audubon Society, in collaboration with Forest Park Forever, will hold beginning birding classes. In February our guest speaker will be Carol Kershner, director of Wild Bird Rehabilitation, who will talk about the perils of urban birds and population trends of our area's birds. Classes will be held in the Education and Visitor Center (5595 Grand Dr.). Kindly RSVP to Anne Grossman at (314) 367-7275, ext. 14 or email to agrossman@forestparkforever.org .   Volunteer Hosts Needed at Two Rivers Refuge Audubon members and friends might enjoy hosting at the refuge headquarters - visitors' center, located near Brussels, in Calhoun County, Il. This contribution helps the public learn more about their local wildlife refuge and how to enjoy it. Volunteer hosts spend a few hours there on a Saturday or a Sunday. They greet visitors who come by for information or the chance to look around. There are hiking trials, a wildlife observation blind, and restored prairie units close by the center. The location gives a good view of Swan Lake, plus close looks at ponds with waterfowl. Massive flocks of snow geese and white pelicans are present in season, along with Bald Eagles. Managers of the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge explain that the pool of volunteers who keep the center open on weekends needs expanding. Most visitors prefer to come during fall and winter months. Since many come from the St Louis area, it would help to get more St Louis area volunteers. Host volunteers must sign up for specific dates and are provided a key, used to open the center. They may also have a prior orientation meeting. One or two volunteers can serve at one time, which might be morning or afternoon hours. The center closes by 4 p.m. Vistiors sign the guest register and may take free literature, such as maps and bird checklists. To sign up or ask for information ( speak to Curt McMurl, Assistant Manager), call the Refuge headquarters on weekedays at 618.883.2524. National Audubon Ad Hoc Committee on National-Chapter Relations Ad Hoc Summary SLAS Recommendations St Louis Audubon Society Strategic Plan 2008 - 2010 Through its history, the St Louis Audubon Society's principle goal has been to educate about the wonders of the natural world. Every year, our Education Committee reaches out to the community, especially young people. We annually make presentations to 2,000 schoolchildren and 800 adults. The Commitee engages its audiences with a diversity of subjects, including bird identification and migration, plus special topics such as owls, bats and avian adaptations. The St Louis Audubon Society , in partnership with federal and state environmental agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), have participated in a variety of other educational programs. Including: Eagle Days International Migratory Bird Week The Back Yard Birding Festival, sponsored by the Missouri Botanical Garden The Wings of Spring Confluence Birding Festival at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary Moreover, to support education, the Society sponsors a substantial scholarship program for graduate students studying ecology and those undertaking science teacher training. In addition to the wonderful work of the Education Commitee, the Society offers monthly program meetings covering topics of interest in natural history and conservation. These meetings are always free and open to the public. The St Louis Audubon Society has an active conservation program, supporting bird and wildlife surveys under the sponsorshp of the Missouri Department of Conservation and other governmental agencies. The Conservation Committee has submitted important comments and position letters to agencies and lawmakers on a host of vital issues. This includes the health of our national forests, the management of the Mississippi River, and the development of local parks and wildlife conservation areas. In addition, the Society has funded special projects, including the construction of Chimney Swift towers and Barn Owl nest boxes on Missouri Department of Conservation properties. In response to requests from the government for the help of citizen scientists, the Society has met the challenge. We've made new partnerships to support the Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative and the Conservation Area Checklist, (CACHE) as well as the State Parks Checklist (SPARKS) projects. The Society continues to sponsor its popular field trips, with 25-30 scheduled every year. Trips include outside the St Louis metropolitan area. For example, field trips to U&S HS Dunn Ranch in northwest Missouri to study Greater Prairie-Chickens. Again, education is emphasized and the newest birder is the most important. Having origins dating to 1915, the St Louis Audubon Society has a noteworthy history. As the first chapter of the national organization, the Society has supported the programs and projects of the National Audubon Society since 1943. The St Louis Audubon Society is proud to present its Strategic Plan 2008-2010 as a blueprint for advancing its Mission and Goals through the next four years. Mission Statement Help our community sustain biological diversity through nature Goals To foster an awareness and understanding of birds and other wildlife and their habitats. To educate our community so people can make informed decisions about the natural world. Programmatic Activities - Click here Operational Activities -Click here __________________________________________________   Visitor: Website sponsored by the Wild Bird Center, South County
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	Eastern Bluebird female Eastern Phoebe Above photos taken by Dave Pierce If you would like to contribute to the St Louis Audubon Society Please complete the form and mail in with your check Go to form Share your best digital photos!! Simply tell us a little about it and attach the photo(s) in an email!! Click here to email Stay informed about congressional activity and the issues facing the Refuge system.