Gratitude
The end of this year and the beginning of a new year make me think of gratitude. I find it important for my sanity to remember the many ways I need to be thankful for my existence and the many…
Fall Is Here!
Fall. It’s many people’s favorite season. Birding picks up again after a relatively quiet summer, and many of us get back to our normal routines. Speaking of routines, it’s in November of each year when Lane County Audubon Society (LCAS)…
We Need More Volunteers!
Lane Audubon is a relatively small all-volunteer organization. Our operational work, that which keeps everything moving along month to month, needs some new folks to help. We are asking for a few members to get in touch and share enough…
A Name Change Is in the Works!
After careful consideration, the Board of the Lane County Audubon Society has voted to move ahead with a name change that better reflects our mission and our goal to include all community members in our work. As we have previously…
Volunteers! Welcome and Farewell
Welcome to Jan Rising, who is our new Board Recording Secretary! Jan moved to Eugene from Bend, Oregon, where she was deeply involved with East Cascades Audubon Society for many years. We are grateful that she has stepped up, knowing…
Habitat Haven, Coming Soon to Your Area
Lane Audubon is excited to announce the pilot of our backyard habitat enhancement program: Habitat Haven! Why are we doing this? Habitat has been disappearing for decades. In the past 50 years, the United States has lost 3 billion birds.…
Springtime Ushers in Board Member Changes
We want to welcome Katie McInnis as a new LCAS Board member! Katie has been involved in volunteering for more than two years and helps in many ways. She is most involved with the Bird Friendly City project, but also…
Are You Ready to Change Your Quail Format?
I would like to ask for your consideration on a topic that is a product of our changing times. Our wonderful newsletter, The Quail, is printed 9 times per year and sent out via snail mail. It is also provided…
Lane Audubon Continues Its Essential Work
Lane Audubon never just sits back and rests on its laurels. It can’t. Knowing our work is never done, our members continue to work with a number of outreach and educational activities. Here is a brief review for 2023, and…
Many Thanks to Our Supporters and Volunteers!
We truly appreciate our members who send in donations and local membership fees to help keep us operating financially. As a result of our annual request for support, we can continue with our various outreach activities. These include: Programs at…