After the Christmas Bird Count, CAS will kick off the new year with terrific guest speakers focused on various aspects of conservation. January 18^th’s program, “Threats to Biodiversity in Missouri” will be presented by Paul Nelson, Forest Ecologist for the Mark Twain National Forest. The February 15 meeting shifts to an international focus when Brad Jacobs presents his work on bird conservation efforts in Mexico and Central America. Next will be Mike Leahy for the March 21 meeting, where he will take us on a virtual tour of natural areas across the state. On April 18, Edge Wade will wrap up our formal meetings with a presentation on ways all of us can help with Missouri bird conservation. Stay tuned for more information about our annual picnic in May. Our monthly programs will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by a business meeting and refreshments beginning at 8:00, at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2615 Shepard Blvd., Columbia.

The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department and the Columbia Audubon Society are teaming up for the first "Back To Nature Cleanup Day" at Columbia's only nature sanctuaries: Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary and Columbia Audubon Nature Sanctuary. It's a day of service and fun to:

Date: April 21, 2012 (tentative)
Time: 9:00 AM - you decide
Interested individuals and groups RSVP to either Columbia Parks & Rec or C.A.S.