Membership in the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society usually brings automatic membership in the National Audubon Society and a subscription to the bimonthly national Audubon magazine, an excellent source for national and international environmental news and views, as well the local chapter newsletter. Individuals who do not wish to join the National Audubon Society or receive their magazine may join only the local chapter and receive just our local newsletter.
For your convenience, you may print the online form and mail it along with your dues to P.O. Box 771, Freeport, IL 61032-0771.
Our Chapter holds monthly, public meetings from September through May with speakers and presentations on a wide range of environmental topics. All Audubon activities are open to the public. Join us for:
- field trips
- educational programs
- bird walks
- campfires
- workshops
- discussion groups
- bird census projects
- work days at local prairies
Volunteer
We invite you to get on our contact list for prairie burns this spring. Due to factors that can foil even the best-laid burn plans, we don't schedule burns weeks in advance. When conditions are right, we call you, and if you're available, you join our crew. Usually you'll get the call 24-48 hours beforehand. The burn season for us typically runs from early March through mid-April.
Don't worry if you lack experience. There are some tasks on burn days that are fine for novices. Snacks and water are provided. To get on the list, call Mary Blackmore at 815-938-3204.
A number of prairie restoration and management workdays occur at the preserve throughout the year. Check the newsletter or our calendar for further details.
Why Audubon?
"To conserve and restore natural ecosystems...for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity."
