by Lisa Schenker

Columbia Audubon Society is participating in the 2026 CentralMoGives fundraising campaign for the 12^th year. This annual fundraising drive for local non-profit organizations begins Tuesday, December 1^st and ends on Wednesday, December 31^st.

CAS has been very fortunate to have members and friends who support our mission: “to preserve the natural world and its ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and the earth’s biological diversity, though education, environmental study and habit restoration and protection.” Thanks to the generous contributors made in 2025, we surpassed our goal of $10,000!

We hope you will consider donating during the campaign to help fund projects such as prairie and woodland restoration, educational programs and other important conservation efforts.

Consider donating in honor or memory of a relative or friend. Or contact your friends, relatives and neighbors and encourage them to consider donating to a cause close to your heart (and binoculars!) If you’re an enthusiastic Audubon member, donor, or just a fan, your support will be greatly appreciated!