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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Renew your membership now!
by Linda Du Lac Many of our members have their Flathead Audubon Society (FAS) membership expiring this month. Not sure when your membership expires? I’m Linda Du Lac, our Membership Chair and would be happy to check your expiration date. Contact me at lindadulac@flatheadaudubon.org. Your membership makes a huge impact on the many important education and…
Read MoreFlathead Audubon Society Treasurer’s Report (07/01/2023-06/30/2023)
by Rod Wallette Flathead Audubon Society (FAS) participated in the Great Fish Community Challenge for our third year, in what has now become our primary fundraising source. We had another successful campaign and raised enough funds to qualify for a percentage of the Challenge matching funds by raising $27,094. The matching amount of $9,708 brought…
Read MoreIntroducing Our New Operations Coordinator
by Darcy Thomas Please welcome Dee Baginski to our Audubon family. Dee, a graduate of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in Parks and Resource Management, and veteran Glacier National Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Glacier Institute, and US Forest Service employee, has accepted a contract to work part-time as an Operations Coordinator for Flathead…
Read MorePeeps from the President – October 2023
by Darcy Thomas As I write, sunshine glints through my morning window touching the table with warmth and hinting of a beautiful day ahead. Gone are the dog days of summer. Fall is such a pleasant time for getting outside and enjoying all the fine activities Montana has to offer – kayaking, hiking, bicycling, and…
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Thank You to Whitefish Community Foundation
by Kay Mitchell This spring, Flathead Audubon applied for a Community Grant from Whitefish Community Foundation. We were barely at half of the $100,000 we needed to raise for the conservation easement on the Owen Sowerwine natural area. When I typed $10,000 into the box asking how much we were requesting, a little voice in…
Read MorePeeps from the President – September 2023
As your President Elect, I am looking forward to the upcoming year and all of our plans to accomplish great conservation and education work for the benefit of birds and the world they live in. This year we say good-bye to Cory Davis, who is moving away from the Flathead to pursue a job with…
Read More2023 Flathead Audubon Society Nominations Slate
by Cory Davis Each spring, FAS elects officers and directors for their dedication and leadership. This year is no exception, and we have an impressive list of candidates for consideration. FAS elects officers for a two-year term, alternating with president and vice president one year, and secretary and treasurer the next. This is the year…
Read MoreAccepting Applications for Operations Coordinator Position
Do you love birds and want to get paid to help them out? We are looking for a self-starter who loves birds and wildlife, and is committed to fostering and promoting the conservation of birds and wildlife habitat in the Flathead Valley for a part-time contractor position. If that sounds like you or someone you…
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