Highlights from the February 5, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting Nongame Wildlife Tax Check-off When filling out your Montana tax form this year, think “wildlife” by donating to the Nongame Wildlife Program, found on Form 2, page 11, under Contributions. If your taxes are prepared, tell your accountant that you want to donate to wildlife!…
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by Darcy Thomas On her birthday for every year of her childhood, my firstborn daughter, Ceinwen, desired a wish that could not be. She longed to have a spring birthday. But she was born on March 19 and technically that is still winter. Further, being nine days overdue, she should have been more of a…
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by Kay Mitchell The Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society, professional association of wildlife biologists, has established the Lewis Young Memorial Fund. Lewis was a longtime Flathead Audubon Society (FAS) member and conservation chair. Income from the fund will provide travel expenses to the annual convention for students who are currently enrolled in a wildlife…
Read Moreby Darcy Thomas After hearing that the Montana Land Board had approved the conservation easement for Owen Sowerwine, I told my husband to put his boots on as we needed to go walk among the trees and enjoy the music of bird song, as we reveled in the accomplishment that had been so many years…
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Hard as it is to believe, but the Flathead Audubon Society elections for 2024 are quickly approaching. May will be here before you know it. This year we will elect a Secretary and a Treasurer, each for a two-year term. Anyone is welcome to run for those positions. And there are other ways to be…
Read Moreby Darcy Thomas Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a lovely holiday rich with love, peace, and joy. May this coming year give you happiness, health, and wondrous outdoor adventures! May it also be a great year for birds! I have great news to tell you. After many years of hard work, keeping fingers…
Read Moreby Kay Mitchell The Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society, professional association of wildlife biologists, has established the Lewis Young Memorial Fund. Lewis was a longtime Flathead Audubon Society (FAS) member and conservation chair. Income from the fund will provide travel expenses to the annual convention for students who are currently enrolled in a wildlife…
Read Moreby Darcy Thomas Always a special place to me, the Bison Range is fast becoming my favorite destination for bird watching and wildlife viewing. Over the years I’ve enjoyed several visits there, lately I’ve been averaging a trip a month. The increase in my visits to the range has been influenced by two unrelated factors….
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by Gael Bissell The Spring Match Challenge was hugely successful! First, our members donated another $13,656 during the Challenge Match (on top of the $23,686 donated prior). Because of the value of Owen Sowerwine to the Flathead Valley and the outpouring of community support, Flathead Audubon received a generous and unexpected $50,000 Community Grant from…
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