The Columbia, Missouri chapter of the Audubon Society — serving Audrain, Boone, Cooper, Howard, Monroe & Randolph Counties

The Columbia Audubon Society was organized in 1958 and serves six mid-Missouri counties: Audrain, Boone, Cooper, Howard, Monroe, and Randolph. Our mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

News & Issues

Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011

Upcoming C.A.S. Programs

After the Christmas Bird Count, CAS will kick off the new year with terrific guest speakers focused on various aspects of conservation. January 18th’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.

Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011

Nature Sanctuary Cleanup Day April 21 (tentative date)

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:

  • Remove old farm fencing
  • Remove invasive bush honeysuckle
  • Clear and mark the rest of the foot trails
  • Spring planting
  • Enjoy 100 acres of Columbia's 2 nature sanctuaries
  • 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.

    Next Program/Meeting

    Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 • 7pm
    Unitarian-Universalist Church
    2615 Shepard Blvd

    Free & Open to the Public

    "International Bird Conservation"

    Brad Jacobs, Missouri Department of Conservation Ornithologist, and author.

    More Info...

    Upcoming Field Trips

    Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 • 8:30am
    Columbia Audubon Nature Sanctuary

    Saturday, Mar 3, 2012 • 8am
    Hinkson Woods Conservation Area

    Other Local Events of Interest

    Mid-Missouri Friends of Audubon

    The following businesses have provided significant financial support to the Columbia Audubon Society. Please remember to support them when you need feeders, bird seed, etc., and remember to thank them for their assistance in funding our projects.

  • Songbird Station, 2010 Chapel Plaza Court, Columbia, MO
  • Bourn Feed & Supply Inc. 4011 I-70 Dr SE, Columbia, MO • 474-4113
  • © 2008-2012 Columbia Audubon Society