Audubon

Adventures

This environmental education program for children in grades 3 to 6 presents basic, scientifically accurate facts about birds, other wildlife, their habitats and the interplay of forces that affect all living things. Educators use these packaged classroom kits to develop in their students an appreciation, understanding, and sense of stewardship for the natural world. Our chapter fundraising efforts enable us to purchase these kits and distribute them to local schools.

Philip L.

Wright

Research

Awards

To foster an interest in the intricacies, mysteries and wonders of nature, we provide grants each year to high school and University of Montana students conducting wildlife or natural science research. Award recipients present their research findings at a chapter program.

Birding

Classes

Our beginning and intermediate birding classes, which have classroom and field components, present topics such as common birds and their habitats, field marks for bird identification, and bird behavior and songs. Classes also cover ethics, bird anatomy, field guides, migration, optics and bird conservation.

Community

Naturalist

Program

This place-based community education program connects people with nature. Collaborating with Montana Audubon, naturalists offer field trips and classroom lessons to schools and the public. Programs focus on birds and natural history/ecology themes.

Butterfly

Identification

Walks

Led by local experts, these walks focus on butterfly identification, habitat, and species requirements and behaviors. Participants of all ages also learn about native plant communities and their relationship to the lives of butterflies.

Chapter

Newsletter

We publish the Birding Observer, September through June, to inform members about chapter events, birding topics and conservation and environmental issues. Membership dues include a subscription to this newsletter.