Big Bluestem Audubon Society

Come on out for a fun-filled night at our second annual Trivia Night on Saturday, April 18 at Jethro’s BBQ in Ames. The game starts at 6:00 and will end around 8:30 pm, with players arriving anytime after 5:00. Teams may include 4-6 players, although smaller groups, couples, and singles are also welcome. We may combine small groups together to make a larger group. Because Jethro’s is not charging us a rental fee, the only stipulation is that no outside food can be brought in, and any sales of food will automatically have a 20% gratuity added to the bill. Enjoy a nice dinner or delicious snacks at this event while you are learning so much of useless information. Discover what you didn’t know that you didn’t know. The cost is only $10 per person with all proceeds benefiting birds and conservation projects. A cash prize will be awarded to the FIRST PLACE team. To sign up, text Heather Sanders at 515-371- 9156 or email hsanders0519@aol.com. Please list all of the members of your team in your message. 

We also need extra hands at this event to help keep it running. We can’t have a fundraiser without club members participating. This includes anything from judging answers from teams, to being a table runner, keeping score, or collecting money from teams. Also, call or email Heather if you can help

On Saturday morning, April 18 at 8:00, we will have a birdwalk around  Dakens Lake Park in Zearing.  Board member, Tyler Morrison will be  leading this super fun event.  Email Tyler at morrisontyler02@yahoo.com  so we can get a general count of who to plan on.  Walk-ins are welcome  too if you show up last minute. Thanks Tyler for leading that group.

Meet at 10 AM at the Lost Lake Parking Lot.

Appreciate what’s growing, blooming, and flying in the park this season. Compare sites before and after forest management. Learn about invasive species. Your guides are Karl Jungbluth, volunteer, along with the park's seasonal Naturalist. Dress for the weather. Some off trail exploring. Free and open to the public. Duration about one hour. 

Join us for a bird walk at the Young property.   8:00 am, with breakfast following hosted by the Young family!. Last year several of you went on this & had a great time.  RSVP if you plan to attend by using the contact form on this website.

Go birdwatching.  Count bird species.  Get sponsors to donate to this event, the #1 fundraiser for Big Bluestem Audubon Society's mission for 28 years running.  

Proceeds fund outdoor education, partner with other organziations to purchase critical wildlife habitat in Story and Boone counties, and raise awareness of the importance of birds and a healthy natural world.

If you are participating in any other bird-related event on May 9th, PLEASE combine it with Birdathon, see how many birds you can see and help other dedicated Birdathon participants raise a few more dollars!

For questions or more information, use the Contact Form on this website. 

Contact Shane Patterson for more information.

shanepatterson (at) alumni.iastate.edu

For more information, contact Karl Jungbluth through the "SEND US A MESSAGE" form on this page.