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Good riddance to bad rubbish

When you think of conservation work, restoring habitats, or surveying wildlife, or conducting prescribed burns might immediately come to mind. But what about the work that’s a bit less dazzling? One important effort is cleaning up roadside garbage—much of which is completely preventable.

photo by Mark Martin

More good news about people and habitat

More good news about people and habitat

Please see this link for another key group of folks for any organization, including Madison Audubon, that cares for remnant or restored lands, VOLUNTEERS. This DNR report outlines and illustrates the work of 100s of volunteers across the State Natural Areas. I thought you might be interested in this report as a reminder of what wonderful places the SNAs are and its examples of some of those folks. And, as we'd expect, it has some Madison Audubon connections. 

Photo by Ruth Smith

People make the difference

People make the difference

I went seed collecting at Goose Pond with a focus on two goldenrods: stiff and showy. All were in abundance at a prairie that several of us collectors had sowed the seed four years earlier that transformed it from row crops to prairie.

Photo by Brenna Marsicek / Madison Audubon

5 great resources for new birders

5 great resources for new birders

It is SO much fun to meet a new birder... someone who is just getting into the hobby, eager to read and hear and do anything and everything birds.

Does that describe you? Fabulous, and welcome! Below are 5 great ways for you to dive into the bird world. Let us know if you have any questions about these activities or resources—we're always looking for ways to make birding more approachable and fun!

Photo by Ruth Smith