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Note from the President

Sun. Mar. 1, 2026

On Thursday, February 26, I hope you were able to join us to hear about the Forest Park Owls with Mark Glenshaw. We had over 80 folks join us to hear about Mark’s experiences following the owls for the past 21 years. They are fascinating creatures. It was fun to see his videos and pictures

CAS Dark Sky Efforts Underway

Sun. Mar. 1, 2026

Last month, we mentioned that CAS has a Dark Sky Subcommittee and our primary efforts include securing Urban Night Sky Place certification for Rock Bridge Memorial SP and educating citizens about the importance of dark skies for wildlife, especially birds. We are pleased to announce that on February 26, we submitted a Preapplication for the

Upcoming Free Events at Songbird Station

Sun. Mar. 1, 2026

Our partners at Songbird Station cordially invite Columbia Audubon and the public to a series of free seminars throughout the season:  Nest Box 101 Seminar March 14th  10 am Learn how to make your yard a perfect nesting site for Eastern Bluebirds, wrens, Purple Martins, Wood Ducks, and more. Attract Hummingbirds, Orioles, and More Seminar

Great Backyard Bird Count Feeder Crawl Report

Sun. Mar. 1, 2026

On Sunday, Feb. 15th CAS hosted our Great Backyard Bird Count feeder crawl. It was a great success as 12 folks visited 5 different yards. Hosted by myself and Emma Buckingham, our morning started off at the first yard with a Brown Creeper that visits suet that is tied to a tree trunk. He was

Draft February Meeting Minutes

Sun. Mar. 1, 2026

Columbia Audubon Society Board of Directors Meeting Thursday February 26, 2026 Boone County Electric Building Present:  Lottie Bushmann, Vickie Park, Reed Gerdes, Eric Seaman, Greg Leonard, Shelby Thomas, Bill Mees, Lori Turner, Eric Wood, Allison Vaughn Meeting called to order: 6:02 pm Previous minutes:  Lori Turner moved to accept the January minutes as written. Bill

The Nominating Committee Wants YOU!

Sun. Feb. 1, 2026

Lottie Bushmann, CAS President, has appointed a Nominating Committee composed of Lisa Schenker who is chair, Nancy Bedan, and Bill Mees.  This committee is charged with recruiting individuals who will serve on the Board of Directors of Columbia Audubon Society.  The Board is composed of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer each serving a

Background on a Growing Issue at Gans Creek Recreational Area

Wed. Oct. 1, 2025

Gans Creek Recreation Area Fact Sheet Gans Creek Recreation Area shares a common border with Gans Creek Wild Area within Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. These public lands together form an important, core natural habitat that has been recognized by national and statewide organizations.  No other City Park land is so ecologically important based on

Note from the President

Tue. Apr. 1, 2025

Spring has finally sprung!  I love seeing the daffodils and crocuses, along with all the buds on the trees. Bird activity has certainly picked up, and the migrants are continuing to drop in. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for another migratory season of confusing and exhilarating bird song. Every year it takes

Article with CAS Representing on the Big Business of Birding

Mon. Mar. 3, 2025

Here’s a nice article several CAS members contributed to last year on the economic impact of birding: https://www.missouribusinessalert.com/industries/booming-birding-business-spurs-spending-encourages-conservation-in-missouri/article_921f6230-e8c8-11ef-a458-3314da13ea2f.html