At our September 2024 General Meeting, professional bird guide Josh Covill shared the birds they saw, the landscapes they explored, and the people they met when he led a group down in Oaxaca, Mexico. They ended the trip by participating in the Day of the Dead, an annual festival down in Oaxaca. As always, Josh…
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By Darcy Thomas Our Education Committee needs you! If you love educational opportunities for kids and adults with birds and conservation in mind, this is the committee for you. Some of the tasks involve working with the Conservation Educator and other committee members to coordinate classroom and outdoor education programs, updating and checking out learning…
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(7/01/2023 – 6/30/2024) By Rod Wallette This past fiscal year has seen a couple of significant changes with Flathead Audubon Society (FAS). FAS exceeded our $100,000 commitment to the Owen Sowerwine (OS) conservation easement by raising $109,344. FAS is now officially overseeing the OS Area management through the conservation easement requirements and a comprehensive management…
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By Pam Willison, Secretary The Annual General Meeting of FAS was held May 13, 2024. Elections were held for Officers and Directors. Michele Tohtz was elected as Secretary (two-year term), Rod Wallette as Treasurer (two-year term), and Pam Willison as Vice-President (one-year term). Kay Mitchell, Jake Bramante, and Ronda Howell were all elected to the…
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By Pam Willison and Linda Winnie In July, Flathead Land Trust hosted a celebration of the Conservation Easement for the Owen Sowerwine property, which was completed in February 2024. It was an informative and fun event which concluded with Flathead Land Trust awarding both Flathead Audubon Society and Montana Audubon with a Conservation Leadership Award….
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As September approaches I feel like a kid getting ready for the school year. Summer was fun, but I am excited about seeing all of you again and getting started with the wonderful programming and events we have in store. We are participating in the Great Fish Community Challenge again this year. This is a…
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