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Note from the President

Fri. May. 1, 2026

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

Call for a Social Committee Chair!

Fri. May. 1, 2026

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

Annual Heron Rookery Fieldtrip

Fri. May. 1, 2026

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

Calling All Photographers! Annual CentralMoGives Campaign

Fri. May. 1, 2026

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

April Draft Meeting Minutes

Fri. May. 1, 2026

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.   

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