STANISLAUS AUDUBON SOCIETY
Serving Merced and Stanislaus Counties
OUR MISSION
The Stanislaus Audubon Society promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and protection of birds and other wildlife by engaging people of all ages in birding, education, and conservation. Expand for more details. For more information please visit the Chapter Information Page.
To accomplish this mission, we will...
Promote scientifically sound conservation strategies for the protection of native ecosystems and demonstrate the value of conservation to the community.
Educate our community about the benefits of preserving and enjoying nature, focusing on youth education programs, public outreach, and field trips.
Support research into maintaining, restoring, and understanding native ecosystems, particularly those of birds.
Collaborate with the National Audubon Society, Audubon-California, Audubon Chapters, and other organizations to accomplish our common goals.
TO ERIC HOPSON, WE WISH YOU A HAPPY AND BIRDY RETIREMENT! YOUR GOOD WORK FOR RESTORING, PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFER REFUGE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN.
INFORMATION REGARDING ACCESS TO MODESTO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
The ponds at this facility are open again for birdwatching to the general public, but only on the second Saturday of each month. If you wish to receive the calendar and liability waiver form, which must be signed and presented for 2024, you may contact Roxanne Lujan at birdwatching@modestogov.com.
UPCOMING STANISLAUS AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIPS AND PROGRAMS
CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK (1170 CA-4, Arnold) - Leader: Sal Salerno- Co-leader: TBA - SATURDAY, MAY18, 2024 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. This popular annual visit to the giant sequoias will be a unique opportunity to see montane species of warblers, flycatchers, woodpeckers, wrens, and vireos, all beginning their breeding season. More uncommon species such as Pileated Woodpecker or Northern Pygmy-Owl may be experienced, too. Participants will meet the leaders at the main parking lot; there is a day use entry fee of $10. Bring water and lunch, sturdy shoes, and insect repellent. R.S.V.P. at bees2@sbcglobal.net is not required, but recommended, by Tuesday, May 14. NOTE: A special invitation is extended to former students of Sal’s Early Birder classes.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL INFORMATION
$20 per year - Use forms from National Audubon Society. Please note that your new or renewed membership is important to our chapter's operations. Not only do your dues help in conservation efforts nationally, but also our chapter receives a yearly stipend from the national office.
Renew at www.audubon.org/renew
S.A.S. chapter code is C36. The expiration date of your membership is located on the mailing label of Valley Habitat. If you receive Valley Habitat online and wish to renew your subscription, please contact national Audubon Society to find out the expiration date of your membership.