Archives: May 2026
Note from the President
Hello all! It’s that most wonderful time of the year…for birders! Spring migration! I hope that you’ve been able to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather and see a few of our friends passing by. There’s still time if you haven’t! I’ve enjoyed my tenure as president this past two years and looking back
Read MoreCall for a Social Committee Chair!
If you’ve ever attended a CAS meeting, you know you’ll get a small bite to eat afterwards so you can connect with other members and guests. This doesn’t just happen organically. We plan out and invite members to serve as the snack provider for each meeting. We need an organizer for this important job! Usually
Read MoreAnnual Heron Rookery Fieldtrip
On March 15 Columbia Audubon Society conducted its annual field trip to see the Great Blue Heron rookery and accomplish some birding at Gans Creek Recreation Area (GCRA). The rookery is located along Gans Creek in an undeveloped part of GCRA. I have been counting the number of returning herons every year since 2014, always
Read MoreCalling All Photographers! Annual CentralMoGives Campaign
Even though summer has not yet arrived, it’s not too early to think about our 2026 CoMoGives campaign. I’m seeking photographs to accompany our various email blurbs and Facebook posts. If you’ve attended a CAS event and documented it with your camera, please consider sending your photos my way. Field trips, clean-ups, picnics… any and
Read MoreApril Draft Meeting Minutes
Columbia Audubon Society Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday April 15, 2026 Boone County Electric Building Present: Lottie Bushmann, Vickie Park, Allison Vaughn, Eric Seaman, Greg Leonard, Shelby Thomas, Bill Mees, Reed Gerdes, Eric Wood, Lori Turner, Emma Buckingham Meeting called to order: 6:01 Previous minutes: Reed Gerdes moved to accept the March minutes as written.
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