Joplin, MO - The 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count will be held from February 12 – 15th, 2010. This an annual four-day event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across Missouri, the continent and in Hawaii.
Joplin, MO - Volunteers are needed for the second annual Rusty Blackbird Blitz taking place January 30 through February 15. Participants report sightings via the eBird program led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The blitz is coordinated by the International Rusty Blackbird Technical Working Group at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center along with the Cornell Lab and Audubon. For additional information, please go here.
Jefferson City, MO - In light of sales tax revenue declines, resulting in a backlog of deffered maintenance and park improvements, a portion of a proposed $1 billion bond issue could help benefit ailing Missouri State Parks.
Audubon/Toyota TogetherGreen Grant Awards Announced
Kansas City, MO - The National Audubon Society was recently awarded $275,000 to continue national advocacy work on clean energy and reduced national greenhouse gas emissions. Audubon Missouri’s $24,000 portion allows us to continue our collaborative work with partners, chapter leaders, and grassroots supporters.