CAS Events Listings
Columbia Audubon Society field trips and events are informal and friendly. Advanced registration is (normally) not required and all participants are welcomed, whether or not they are CAS members. Please help us maintain this relaxed approach by being prepared for the risks inherent in such activities (especially those involving the outdoors and/or driving), acting responsibly, and understanding that complete elimination of risk is not possible. Further guidelines are available for field trip leaders and participants.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 7pm
October Membership Meeting: Talk by Matt Longabough on Birds of the World
Please join us for our October Membership meeting, presented by Matt Longabough of Missouri River Bird Observatory. Matt is the Science Coordinator at MRBO and will present on Birds of the World with an emphasis on bird families that do not occur in North America. It should be a very educational presentation for both long-time birders as well as more casual naturalists
Contact: Greg Leonard
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM
First Friday Bird Hike: 3M Wetlands
Meet in parking lot of Songbird Station
First Friday Fun! Join the Columbia Audubon Society for a bird walk. This walk is open to anyone who enjoys birds, and beginners are encouraged to attend. We will walk at the 3M Wetland Trail, just off the MKT Trail near Forum Blvd. We’ll meet at the Songbird Station parking lot (map) at 8 a.m. sharp and then drive down the hill to park near the wetlands (less than a 5 min. drive). We’ll enjoy all the Missouri birds in this natural, lush landscape. The walk is about 1.75 miles on a level, gravel trail. Waterproof shoes are recommended, but not required. After our walk, we’ll return to Songbird Station by 11 a.m. and enjoy coffee and donuts.
Contact: Lottie Bushman, lottie.bushmann@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 7pm
November Membership Meeting: Talk by Samantha Leonard on Bobwhite Quail Population Trends.
Please join us for our November Membership meeting, presented by Samantha Leonard, Farm Bill Biologist at Quail Forever. Samantha will talk about the current state of Bobwhite Quail populations.
Contact: Greg Leonard
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM
First Friday Bird Hike: 3M Wetlands
Meet in parking lot of Songbird Station
First Friday Fun! Join the Columbia Audubon Society for a bird walk. This walk is open to anyone who enjoys birds, and beginners are encouraged to attend. We will walk at the 3M Wetland Trail, just off the MKT Trail near Forum Blvd. We’ll meet at the Songbird Station parking lot (map) at 8 a.m. sharp and then drive down the hill to park near the wetlands (less than a 5 min. drive). We’ll enjoy all the Missouri birds in this natural, lush landscape. The walk is about 1.75 miles on a level, gravel trail. Waterproof shoes are recommended, but not required. After our walk, we’ll return to Songbird Station by 11 a.m. and enjoy coffee and donuts.
Contact: Lottie Bushman, lottie.bushmann@gmail.com