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Americans Committed to ConservationIt’s not just about birds! We encourage all who have an interest in nature and the quality of our environment to become members of the National Audubon Society and of our local chapter, the Fond du Lac County Audubon Society. Your support of the national organization helps to promote action and programs on the national level and pays for your subscription to Audubon magazine, published bimonthly.
Membership in our county chapter helps support local educational programs and habitat restoration in our own area. You’ll receive the local chapter newsletter, The Heron (published bimonthly) and all chapter benefits. Details of meetings, field trips, work projects, and special events are included, as well as information on local, state and national environmental issues.
All members are asked to join or renew through the local chapter. If the member is also joining the national organization, part of the dues will be sent to the National Audubon Society. Please refer to the membership form in this brochure.
Board MembersPresident Diana Beck Vice-President Margie Winter Secretary Ruth Dauterman Treasurer Ken Fisher Conservation Director Dave StetterField Trip Chairs Kathleen & Dave Stetter Membership Chair Carol Jewett Program Chair Dave Sehloff Publicity Chair Evelyn McLean-Cowan Webmaster Earl Jewett Member-at-Large Todd Berens If you have any questions about the
Fond du Lac County Audubon Society, please call: Diana Beck, 922-7931 or e-mail: [email protected]
Visit us on the web:
www.fdlaudubon.org
Articles can be submitted to: The HeronP.O. Box 84, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0084
or email to: [email protected]
2011–2012
Programs and EventsSchedule
Programs, activities, and workshopsare open to the public.We invite and encourage you to attend!
www.fdlaudubon.org
Membership
Yes! I want to become a member or renew my membership to the National Audubon Society, and the Fond du Lac County Chapter. The annual membership dues of $40 entitle me to six issues of the Audubon magazine, and all local chapter benefits. I am enclosing a check payable to Fond du Lac County Audubon. I am only interested in being a member and supporting the programs of the Fond du Lac County Audubon. The annual local membership dues of $20 entitle me to receive the chapter newsletter and all chapter benefits. I am enclosing a check payable to Fond du Lac County Audubon. Name
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Mail this form with payment to:Fond du Lac County Audubon
Membership Services W4148 Kiekhaefer Parkway
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SCHEDULE
2011-2012
October Saturday, October 8, 2–4:30 pm
Nature Photography Workshop*Fond du Lac School District’s Conservation Education Center on Highway 23.Bring your digital camera and learn tips on capturing the beauty of nature. Ted Eischeid, facilitator. Limit 20.
Wednesday, October 12, 7 pm
Protecting the Utah WildernessMoraine Park Technical College (MPTC), Room O-104Clayton Daughenbaugh, Chair of the Sierra Club’s National Wildlands Committee, will present a multi-media show documenting citizen efforts to protect Utah’s spectacular canyon country.
Saturday, October 15, 7:30 am–2:30 pm
Saw Whet Owl Festival, Two RiversMeet at UW-Fond du Lac campus main entrance parking lot near picnic shelter to carpool/caravan at 7:30 am.Celebrate fall migration of the saw whet owl. Banding and release demos, bird hikes. $8 fee. Children welcome.
Saturday, October 22, 9 am–1 pm
Bird Seed SaleHoerth Storage, 74 Halbach Court, Fond du Lac Order in advance; limited amount for drive-up purchase. To order, contact Ken Fisher at 921-0366 or email [email protected]. Order forms will be mailed to members and will be available at the Fond du Lac Public Library.
NovemberSaturday, November 12, 10–11 am
A FUN FAMILY PROGRAM Seed Dispersal – Plants That Walk, Fly, Swim, Explode, Hitchhike, and Burrow Theisen Middle School AuditoriumMichael Yanny, plant propagator at Johnson’s Nursery in Menomonee Falls will give an entertaining presentation.
DecemberWednesday, December 14, 7 pm
Birding Horicon MarshMPTC, Room O-102Erin Railsback, Visitor Services Manager at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, will give a program on migratory bird species that use the marsh.
August Sunday, August 7, 11 am–6 pm
Zoopolis Tour, Nature in the CityTickets available at the Continuing Education Office in the UW-FdL Administration Building and at the Fond du Lac Visitors and Convention Bureau. Tickets can also be purchased at the sites: $10 or Special Bike Rate: $8. More information at www.fdlaudubon.org. Visit small private yards that are promoting bio-diversity, earth friendly practices and wildlife habitat. Discover pockets of nature in tiny urban spaces and hidden backyard oases in the heart of the city.
September Wednesday, September 14, 5 pm
Wild Feast Potluck and Buckthorn Removal TacticsLakeside Park, Denevue Creek ShelterOur season kicks off with a potluck. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish made from wild plants, although conventional food is fine, too. Following the meal, find out how to eradicate buckthorn. Weather permitting, sailboat rides will be available.
Wednesday, September 21, 4–6 pm
Belle Reynolds School Forest, OakfieldDirections: In Oakfield, take County Y south to Belle Reynolds School. Just past the school take the gravel service road toward the water tower.Take a walk with Liz Roy into this DNR Glacial Restoration Habitat and the school forest trails.
Saturday, September 24, 8 am–12:30 pm
Nelson and Pade Aquaponics, Montello*Meet at southwest end of Menards parking lot at 8 am to form carpool.See how fish and plants are grown together in an integrated, soil-less farming system.
Thursday, September 29, 6:30 pm
“Green Fire” ShowingFond du Lac Public LibraryView the first full-length documentary about Aldo Leopold.
Saturday, December 17, 10 am–1 pm
Christmas Bird Count Shaginappi ParkSnow shoe, ski, or hike, and if interested, participate in the Christmas bird count. Enjoy hot chocolate in front of the fireplace afterwards.
JanuaryWednesday, January 11, 7 pm
Wild Cats of WisconsinMPTC, Room O-104John Olson, DNR Ecologist, will enlighten attendees on the history and status of lynx, bobcat, and puma in our state.
FebruaryThursday, February 2, 1 pm
Fond du Lac River HikeMeet at the west side of the Pick ’n Save parking lot, Pioneer Road.Yaktrax, hike, or snowshoe on the east branch of the river with Diana Beck.
Wednesday, February 8, 7 pm
Wisconsin Before SettlementMPTC, Room O-104 Herman Bender, local researcher and historical consultant, will present information about the plants and animals that populated Fond du Lac County before settlement, as well as the people who used the resources.
Saturday, February 11, 1 pm
Winter at Kiekhaefer ParkSnowshow or cross-country ski with Earl and Carol Jewett.
MarchSaturday, March 10, 10–11 am
A FUN FAMILY PROGRAMRemnants of the RainforestTheisen Middle School AuditoriumDennis Tlachac, Environmental Educator will bring tropical animals: spiders, insects, amphibians, snakes, turtles, lizards, and birds and mammals found in the rain forest.
Saturday, March 17, 10:30 am–noon
Kolterman Property Tour*Meet at south end of Fleet Farm parking lot to form a carpool/caravan. Jim Uhrinak, Board member of Milwaukee Audubon Society, will lead a nature walk on this private property that includes brooks and views of the Niagara Escarpment. Limit 15.
AprilWednesday, April 11, 2011
Wild Eats – A Talk and TasteMPTC, Room O-104Join herbalist and wild forager Linda Conroy for this fun and inspiring presentation on wild edibles.
Saturday, April 14
Midwest Annual Crane CountContact Dave Sehloff at 920-602-1649 or email [email protected].
Saturday, April 28, 8 am–3 pm
Muir Park and More*Meet at the south end of Fleet Farm parking lot to form a carpool/caravan at 8 am. Follow Joel Burbach of the John Muir Legacy Group on a guided tour of the Marquette County spots where John Muir spent his youth.
MayWednesday, May 9, 5:30 pm
ANNUAL BANQUETNative Plants in Your LandscapeMPTC Park Terrace Restaurant (Parking Lot B)Michael Yanny, plant propagator at Johnson’s Nursery in Milwaukee will give a presentation in the cafeteria, on using native Wisconsin plants in your yard.
Saturday, May 12, 10:30 am–3 pm
Dandelion Festival Sunseed Eco-Education Center, Mt. CalvaryDiscover the benefits of dandelions! Dandelion cooking contest, dandelion cuisine tasting, stories for children, and more.
*Contact Kathleen Stetter for field trip/workshop reservations: 920-872-2250 or [email protected]
