Meetings and Programs

Join Big Bluestem Audubon for some facsinating presentations covering the natural world here and far

3/21/2019 *Larry Dau \| Birding Northwest Wisconsin* Larry holds a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University and is an accomplished bird and nature photographer. This program will concentrate on the bird diversity and unique history of three natural areas in the NW Wisconsin region: The Namekagon Barrens, Crex Meadows Wildlife Area and Wisconsin Point
4/18/2019 *Larry Stone \| Portrait of the Land* With degrees in biology and journalism, Larry Stone understands the natural world and how to communicate the wonders of the outdoors. His work has appeared in several Iowa and outdoor magazines, and he has received many awards from environmental and writers' organizations. Larry’s presentation is based on his awardwinning book, Portrait of the Land.

3/21/2019
Larry Dau | Birding Northwest Wisconsin
Larry holds a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University and is an accomplished bird and nature photographer. This program will concentrate on the bird diversity and unique history of three natural areas in the NW Wisconsin region: The Namekagon Barrens, Crex Meadows Wildlife Area and Wisconsin Point

4/18/2019
Larry Stone | Portrait of the Land
With degrees in biology and journalism, Larry Stone understands the natural world and how to communicate the wonders of the outdoors. His work has appeared in several Iowa and outdoor magazines, and he has received many awards from environmental and writers' organizations. Larry’s presentation is based on his awardwinning book, Portrait of the Land.

Where and When

Program meetings are held monthly, September-May on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. The Big Bluestem Audubon Society membership meeting starts at 6:30 pm, with the invited speaker starting at 7:00 pm. The public is welcome.

The Ames Public Library (515 Douglas) is centrally located, has access to public transportation, and has room for new attendees who happen upon our meeting by chance. Meetings are usually held in the Farwell Brown auditorium. Go left as you enter the library to enter the large auditorium on the first floor. Programs are limited to 35-45 minutes in order that questions can be answered, treats provided and clean-up completed by 8:30 PM. The library requires that all programs be done one half hour before closing.

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General Resources

Iowa Audubon statewide coalition of Audubon Chapters and other local birding groups in Iowa
Iowa Ornithologists' Union statewide organization for all people interested in Iowa's birds
eBird a handy tool for tracking your bird sightings and contributing to a global picture
All About Birds ID help and other interesting information from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology

Iowa Audubon
statewide coalition of Audubon Chapters and other local birding groups in Iowa

Iowa Ornithologists' Union
statewide organization for all people interested in Iowa's birds

eBird
a handy tool for tracking your bird sightings and contributing to a global picture

All About Birds
ID help and other interesting information from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology