[chapter-communicator] Audubon Newswire, December 10
- From: "Lynn Tennefoss" <ltennefoss@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:56:19 -0500
Audubon Newswire
Volume 1, Number 9
December 10, 2003
In this issue:
-- Audubon Calls for Strong Enforcement of the ESA on its 30th
Anniversary
-- Audubon At Home has Ohio Rollout
-- Chapter/State IBA Festival Named Top Event by Vermont Chamber of
Commerce
-- Audubon Camp Offerings for Summer 2004
-- San Diego Audubon's Silverwood Sanctuary Begins to Recover From
Fire
-- Deadline for Policy Surveys is extended for Chapters to December 19
-- Audubon Magazine Requests Chapter Help with Christmas Tree Story
-- Call for Nominees: Charles Callison Award
-- Audubon Birds Gift Box Chosen a "Top Toy of 2003" by NickJr.com
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National Audubon Society Calls For Continued Strong Support Of The
Endangered Species Act At Celebration Of Law's 30th Anniversary
Washington, DC, Tuesday, December 9 - National Audubon Society today
joined Congressman John D. Dingell, Animal Planet star Jeff Corwin,
and leaders of other national environmental groups to celebrate the
30th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. Signed into law on
December 28, 1973 by President Richard Nixon, the Act has served as a
model throughout the world for the protection of birds and wildlife,
and their habitat. America's native birds have received invaluable
conservation benefits through enforcement of the Endangered Species
Act.
"Without the Endangered Species Act, the majestic Bald Eagle and
California Condor may have been wiped out, forever gone from America's
skies," said Audubon Chief Operating Officer Bob Perciasepe. "To
conserve America's great natural heritage, we need a strong Endangered
Species Act, and the American people support protection of our
country's native birds and wildlife through its strong enforcement."
To read the full press release, visit <http://www.audubon.org> .
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Home And Garden Conservation Program Launched in Ohio: 'Audubon At
Home' Will Create Healthier Greenspaces For People And Animals
Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, December 2, 2003 - Audubon Ohio is pleased to
announce the launch of Audubon At Home, a new National Audubon
conservation initiative, throughout the state. Funded through a
federal grant from the Natural Resource Conservation Service of the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Audubon At Home will engage people at
home, in Audubon Chapters, and in local communities, improving the
quality of habitat and the environmental health of backyards and
community greenspaces.
The premise of Audubon At Home is that actions we take in our everyday
lives can add up to make an important difference in conservation, the
environment, and in the quality of our everyday lives. Our back yards
are one place to start. By reducing the use of pesticides and
fertilizer, yards and communities will be safer for children and pets,
and the quality of the water in our lakes, streams, and reservoirs
will improve. Using native plant species, and providing bird-friendly
habitat in our lawns and landscaping saves money and time, and creates
homes for wildlife that can provide hours of viewing enjoyment.
As part of its commitment to community-based conservation, Audubon
seeks to share the guiding principles of the Audubon at Home program
with people in urban, suburban, and rural areas all over the country.
To learn more about the National Audubon Society's nationwide Audubon
at Home program, please visit: <http://www.audubon.org> . To learn
more about the program in Ohio, please contact Casey Tucker at
614-224-3303 x15 or <mailto:ctucker@xxxxxxxxxxx>.
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Festival at Vermont IBA Is Named one of the State's "Top 10 Events"
for 2004 by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Huntington, Vermont, Friday, December 5, 2003 - In 2000, to
commemorate the designation of Herricks Cove as a Vermont IBA and draw
public attention to the value of the area's habitat, Audubon Vermont
and Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society (AMAS) decided to organize a
modest outdoor celebration at the site. About 500 people showed up on
a beautiful May day for the Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival, which
consisted of programs featuring live hawks and owls, a bird walk,
demonstrations of bird banding, a fly casting workshop, and various
other activities.
Now, just as planning for the fifth festival, to be held on May 2,
2004, is getting underway, the Chapter has learned that the Vermont
State Chamber of Commerce has chosen the Herricks Cove Wildlife
Festival as one of its "Top 10 Summer Events" for 2004. According to
AMAS President Wally Elton, this designation brings the festival, and
Audubon, a significantly higher level of visibility throughout Vermont
and beyond.
Two factors have been key to the success of the festival over the past
four years, in Elton's opinion. One is the partnership between the
Chapter and Audubon Vermont. "The first year's event would not have
happened with the assistance of the state office," Elton said. "Since
then, the Audubon Vermont staff has raised some of the funds needed,
provided the expertise for bird banding demonstrations, and helped
attract presenters such as noted Audubon biologist Steve Kress." To
view the full story: <http://vt.audubon.org/>
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Audubon Camps Offer Great Escapes for 2004: Get an Early Start
by Registering Yourself or your Family for Summer Camp Programs
New York, NY, Wednesday, December 10, 2003 - The National Audubon
Society today opened registration for its annual summertime nature
camps and workshops for adults, youth, families and educators. Camps
in Maine, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin offer weeklong sessions of
outdoor adventure from June to September. All programs are specially
designed to reflect local landscape and culture that provides campers
with a better understanding and appreciation of nature. Online
information and registration is available at
www.audubon.org/educate/cw/ <http://www.audubon.org/educate/cw/.
Camp activities vary widely, but sessions include kayaking, canoeing,
ornithology, nature photography, ecology, environmental education, and
herpetology. Additional activities may include ropes courses,
overnight camping, bird and wildlife viewing, canoe building or
workshops, and presentations by camp leaders and instructors, many of
whom are unrivaled naturalists, biologists, ecologists, and local
guides.
Maine: 888/325-5261 or mailto:camps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or
http://www.maineaudubon.org/programs/camps
Minnesota: 888/404-7743 or mailto:audubon1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or
http://www.audubon-center.org/elderhostel.htm>
Vermont: 877/753-2165 or mailto:vermont@xxxxxxxxxxx or
http://www.audubon.org/educate/cw/vermont-kid.html
Wisconsin:877/777-8383 or mailto:hunthill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or
http://www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/hunthill/summer.html
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San Diego Audubon's Silverwood Sanctuary Begins to Recover From Fire
As reported here a few weeks ago, wildfire has transformed San Diego
Audubon's Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary into a barren, stripped
landscape that has been closed to the public indefinitely. But, as
Terry Rogers reports in a special report in the San Diego
Union-Tribune, the Sanctuary - San Diego County's largest privately
owned nature reserve - is beginning the recovery process already.
"It will take at least 30 years for full recovery...A lot of
scientists will do research on this because a fire of this magnitude
has not happened here for many, many years," says Sanctuary Naturalist
Phil Labert in Rogers Report. To view the story, visit the
Union-Tribune's website at
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/fires/20031122-9999_1m22audubon.htm
l - registration is not required.
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Deadline For Policy Surveys is Extended
Washington, DC, Wedensday, December 10, 2003 - Audubon's Public Policy
office wishes to extend its sincere thanks to those Chapters that
returned the "Audubon Priority Issues for 2004 Survey". Catherine
Grant and her staff are tabulating your responses and look forward to
sending you the results. In order to have as many Chapters
participate as possible, the deadline for returned surveys has been
extended to Friday, December 19th. If you haven't submitted your
survey, please do! For a copy of the survey, or to set up a time to
deliver your totals via telephone, please contact the Public Policy
Office at mailto:audubonaction@xxxxxxxxxxx .
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Audubon Magazine Calls for Chapter Input on Christmas Tree Story
New York, NY, Wednesday, December 10, 2003 - Audubon magazine would
like to hear from Chapter members whose Christmas trees benefit
wildlife. Do you decorate an outdoor tree with winter delicacies like
suet balls, cranberries, and popcorn, or pine cones dipped in fat? Do
you leave your cut tree in your yard as winter habitat for birds and
small mammals?
If so, or if you have other ways you help local wildlife with your
holiday spirit, please send a brief description to Editor Jennifer
Bogo at mailto:jbogo@xxxxxxxxxxx . When sending your email, use the
subject head: "Christmas Trees for Wildlife." Thank you and Happy
Holidays!
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Request for Nominations: Charles H. Callison Awards for 2004
Missoula, Montana, Tuesday, December 9, 2003 - Nominations are sought
by FEBRUARY 15, 2004 for Charles H. Callison Awards that will be
awarded at the May 2004 Audubon Board Meeting in Park City, Utah.
There are two award categories:
Professional: An individual on an Audubon payroll; National, State,
Council, or Chapter.
Volunteer: An individual or a group volunteering time for Audubon.
Following are the criteria for the award. A nominee need not pass each
criterion, nor even the majority. These are not listed in any
priority order:
--Achievement at the local, state or federal level of sound
environmental policy.
--Creativity in using the always-limited resources available.
--Builder of coalitions through cooperating with other environmental,
social and political groups to achieve common environmental goals.
--Creative thinking demonstrated by devising effective strategies and
tactics to achieve environmental goals.
--Education through providing enlightenment and better understanding
of environmental goals.
--Outreach to bring others into common consensus.
--Perseverance, patience and a positive attitude recognizing that
progress takes time.
--Demonstrate an intelligent, environmental course for humankind
through science and economic understanding.
--Generosity with time, commitment and talent to further the Audubon
mission.
--Perspective spiced with humor, recognizing that we are but mortals
with limited time and a capacity to do good.
Please send nominations of no more than 2 pages addressing the
nominee's accomplishments under any of the above criteria, arriving no
later than February 15, 2004, to:
Lynn Tennefoss
Chapter Services Office
National Audubon Society
Building 30, Fort Missoula Road
Missoula, MT 59804
Email: mailto:ltennefoss@xxxxxxxxxxx or
mailto:chapter_services@xxxxxxxxxxx
Phone/Fax: 800-542-2748
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Audubon Birds Gift Box Chosen Top Toy for 2003 by Nickjr.Com
New York, NY, Monday, December 8, 2003 - NickJr.Com, the online
interactive magazine for parents of kids aged 2-7, recently announced
their Top Toys picks for 2003. The Audubon Birds Gift Box Collection
was among the top 20 winners in the 3-4 year-old age group.
The winning toys are divided into four age ranges (0-2 yrs, 3-4 yrs,
5-6 yrs, 7-8yrs). Each toy is featured in an age specific slideshow,
as well as in its own product page, which can be reached by clicking
on the "Get More Info" button in the slideshow. To see it, visit
<http://www.nickjr.com/parenting/toy_guide/index.jhtml>
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