CAS has been a member of the Conservation Federation of Missouri for several years now. This membership allows individuals and other organizations to recognize that CAS is committed to conservation issues in Missouri. Last week, we learned that CAS won Conservation Organization of the Year from CFM, an award we will accept at the CFM
Read MoreHi all, I hope this finds you well and enjoying this lovely reprieve in the formidable winter ice and temperatures. I hope you’re able to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather. As always, Columbia Audubon has lots of ways for you to fill your time starting with a hike this weekend with Eric and
Read MoreWith the funds MBS earns participating in the CACHE/SPARKS agreements with the Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri State Parks we are able to participate as funding partners in many MBS Partnership Projects. Special emphasis has been placed on encouraging birders to visit parks and conservation areas with few reports and to those with fewer than
Read MoreCAS has hired a short-term contractor for control of invasive plants at Wild Haven nature area. For the next couple months, Davyn Orcutt will be working at Wild Haven on Sundays and Mondays. Our goal is to recruit one or more CAS volunteers to work with Davyn on each of the planned work days. By helping with
Read MoreMissouri Birding Challenge… Get Ready For It! The Missouri Department of Conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Missouri River Bird Observatory and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation invite both new and experienced birders to join the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge, May 1–15, 2025. Learn more about the Challenge and related topics at the Missouri Birding Challenge website. Full Challenge rules
Read MoreThe Missouri Decoy Collectors is a group of individuals from around the State of Missouri and adjacent States who gather each year at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Runge Nature Center to both study and exchange historic waterfowl decoys. Their focus is largely to duck, goose, and other decoys that have been made in the
Read MoreSave the Date: Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon 2025 What: The Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon is a 24-hour birding event designed for participation by birders who are legally blind. This inaugural event encourages participants to identify as many bird species as possible by sound (or sight as able), celebrating accessibility and the joy of birding. Who: Any legally blind individual in the
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