SAS Logo, Sycamore Warbler, by Les Booth cc.2007 Sycamore Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society - a world wide environmental oganization.

SAS's membership consists of National Audubon Society members living in the following counties of NE Indiana.

Membership in the National Audubon Society and residence in one of those counties can include membership in SAS. With over 500 members, the Sycamore Audubon Society is the largest environmental group in mid-north Indiana.

The chapter is named for a race of the Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica) which nests in sycamore trees along Indiana's waterways, and is thus called the Sycamore Warbler.


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sasin79 April 8th, 2008

Mute Swan, Cygnus olar Programs for Winter and Spring 2008/2009

Join us on the second Thursday of each month through May, 2009 for our monthly meetings.  All are welcome to join us.  You don’t need to be a member to attend. 

Join us at 6:00 PM before each meeting at MCL in West Lafayette for Dinner and conversation. 

Thursday, December 11, 2008

The Forests of China. Josh Sloan, PhD student at Purdue, will discuss the conflicting pressures for conserving and developing the natural resources of China. 7:15 p.m. Lilly Nature Center.  Come a bit early and meet with Ed Hopkins to pick out territories and birding groups for Saturday’s Christmas Bird Count.

Sunday, December 14, 2009

Lafayette Christmas Bird Count. Normally on a Saturday, but this year it’s Sunday. Open to birders of all skills, with an 8 p.m. compilation party at the Wild Bird Shop to total the various lists and compare sightings. Any birds seen in the count circle from Midnight to Midnight can be tallied.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Travels in Costa Rica. Del Arvin, MD. What better way to take a winter break than to see the natural wonders of Costa Rica? Del is sure to have outstanding slides of the wildlife, flora, and of course birdlife, of this central American hot spot. 7:15 p.m. Lilly Nature Center.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Birds & Wind Power in Northern Indiana (or Estimating Golden Eagle Populations in the West). Rhett Good, biologist for Western Ecosystems Technologies, will discuss wind power projects in the counties north of Lafayette and their potential effects on birds. 7:15 p.m. Lilly Nature Center

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Bird Abundance & Diversity in the Montane Forests of Costa Rica. Matt Gasner, Ecologist, will present the results of his research on Costa Rican forest birds and the possible effects of climate change. 7:15 p.m. Lilly Nature Center.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Bees and Other Pollinators. Greg Hunt, Purdue Entomologist, will talk about the important insects that produce the fruits and vegetables people and animals depend upon. 7:15 p.m. Lilly Nature Center.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Exploring Michigan Naturally!. Jeff Ganley, Michigan naturalist and nature tour leader will take us on a photographic journey to our northern neighbor. Learn more about the well-known as well as the “off the beaten path” birding and wildlife watching spots. 7:15 p.m. Lilly Nature Center.

The May program is our last of the season.  During the summer, take lots of pictures and prepare a sampling for our first meeting of the Fall.  Bring about 10 minues worth to share with the meeting attendees.

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