Winter
2009-2010 Newsletter 
| Inside: The People of Audubon |
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Volunteer Awards |
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Meet New Board Members and Staff |
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Business Leaders for Conservation |
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Great Backyard Bird Count |
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2009 Business Supporters |
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Audubon’s School Programs |
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| Saturday,
March 13, 2010: Online
Registration begins at 9:00 AM for RDAC Summer Camp and will
continue until all camps are full |
Monday,
June 7, 2010: Kick off of RDAC Summer Camps! |
Questions? Contact
Jeremy Philipp, Summer Camp Director by email or
phone 505-983-4609 ext 27. |
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Bird Classes: The Birds of Santa Fe
Once a month, from March to October, the Randall Davey
Audubon Center in Santa Fe will host a bird class on
the 3rd Thursday of the month, followed by Saturday field
sessions. The Thursday classes will be held in the evening
from 6:30–8:30 PM and will
be indoors (in our classroom). The Saturday field classes
will begin at 8:30 AM and offer
outdoor birding experience. Classes are fun, informative,
and open to all levels.
Beginning
Birding: What Makes a Bird a Bird
March 18th & 20th
This class starts at the very beginning. We will take you through an exploration
of the specialized adaptations that make a bird a bird as well as the basics
of bird watching. The Saturday field class will include both a bird walk and
a service project that will instruct on how and where to place bird boxes and
draw birds to your yard for nesting. Cost: $15 each month (including
Thursday & Saturday) or $120 for the entire series
of eight classes. All proceeds go towards the Randall
Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary programs and conservation
activities. For more information, or to register, please
email Jeremy Philipp or Amy
Roberts or phone 505-983-4609. (more
classes) |
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New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors
Project
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Join other volunteers to help reroute a short section of trail
in the Randall Davey Audubon Center. Contact Pat Collins by
phone (505-473-1544) or email for
details. |
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Now you can donate
to
Audubon New Mexico online!
Donations from individuals are our largest source of support.
Audubon New Mexico is not supported by monies from National
Audubon Society. Donations sent to Audubon New Mexico will
be used to benefit New Mexico’s birds, wildlife, their
habitats, and our educational programs. All donations are tax
deductible. |
Audubon NM Needs You!
If you are interested in helping in our efforts to conserve
and restore natural ecosytems, focusing on birds, and other
wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and
the earth’s biological diversity, we are seeking enthusiastic
volunteers to help us in the following areas:
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Visitor’s Center / Nature Store Hosts |
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Historical Randall Davey House Docents |
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Gardening, Landscaping, and Trail Work |
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Natural History Education Assistants |
For further information please contact Karyn Stockdale, Executive
Director, by email or
phone 505-983-4609 ext: 32 ( flyer)
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Lesser Prairie Chicken Weekend
April 23-25, 2010, in Milnesand, NM
 We
have set up a restoration project and camping weekend to benefit
the Lesser Prairie-chickens in eastern New Mexico in a partnership
between the New Mexico Audubon Council,
representatives of our Audubon chapters and bird clubs, and Audubon
New Mexico, our state office. This weekend event is open only
to Audubon Society members.
Registration
Form
Schedule
Accomodations |
River Ecosystem
Restoration Initiative: New Report
Highlights Success of River Ecosystem Restoration Initiative
Investment in rivers and watersheds directly benefit New Mexico’s
economy and natural heritage (Booklet ) |
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Birdwatchers: No Featherweights
in Contributions to Economy
What is the economic value of preserving our natural and wild lands so that birders
can pursue their passion? When it comes to the economy, birdwatchers are
no featherweights.
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 Landmark Victory: Audubon is
Instrumental in BLM step to Protect Greater Sage-Grouse
An announcement from BLM (Bureau of Land Management) offers
hope for the survival of imperiled Greater Sage-Grouse, plus
an innovative model to advance wildlife-friendly energy development
nationwide. It’s a big victory for Audubon, for wildlife,
and for thoughtful energy development. More
Information |
Field
Trips Sponsored by the Sangre
de Christo Audubon Society April 2010–March
2011 |
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| More Activities |
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| Audubon
New Mexico Strategic Plan, 2009-2019 |
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