Meetings, activities and announcements
- 2008 Christmas Bird Count - It's that time of year again. What is the CBC? An annual census of wintering bird populations that began in 1900. The results of the surveys are used to estimate the distribution and abundance of wintering birds in North America. Each count circle covers an area of 15 miles in diameter. Birders of all skill levels gather in teams, and identify and count all birds observed throughout the day. The results of the nation-wide census are compiled in the journal North American Birds. For more information please visit the 2008 CBC Page.
- Volunteer Appreciation Day - Thirty LAS volunteers gathered on a beautiful late September Sunday afternoon to enjoy our Volunteer Appreciation Day, organized by Alan Gubanich. Visit the above link to view a photo gallery from Volunteer Day.
- LAS Retreat - The LAS retreat is a retreat and planning session where the LAS board gets together and makes its plans for the upcoming year. To read a synopsis of the retreat and to see some photos from the retreat please visit the 2008 LAS Retreat Report
- Field Trip Report Page - Don't forget that there is a Field Trip Report page on our site. The page includes a short synopsis of LAS sponsored Field Trips as well as photos that have been taken on the field trip.
- Monthly Meetings- Held every fourth Tuesday September through May, 6:30 pm (social), 7:00 pm (program meeting). Please visit the Meetings page for details.
- Field Trips- A great way to view and learn about birds in our area. They are free for Audubon members and non-members. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Please visit the Field Trips page for more information.
- Birds & Books - Would you like to share your love of bird and books with others? If so please visit the Birds & Books page.
- LAS Info Line On-Line – Need to contact LAS for information? Please contact Info Line Manager Jacque Lowery at wbureno@sbcglobal.net
- Read postings to the Nevada Birds List Server to find out what's been seen throughout Nevada. To Join the Nevada Birds List Server visit this link
- For comments, suggestions, errors on the website please contact the LAS Webmaster Steve Ting at scting@charter.net
The Lahontan Audubon Society a chapter of the National Audubon Society, based in Reno and serving all of northern Nevada, represents over 1,000 memberships of conservation-minded individuals and families.
We seek to help restore, preserve, and improve habitat for birds and other wildlife and to provide education about birds and their habitats in Nevada and adjacent areas of California.
Our other primary activities include guided birding trips for the public and for school groups, site clean-ups and improvements, annual birding classes, and Christmas Bird Count. We publish occasional position papers on key Nevada conservation area issues, and we participate in or partner with various Nevada conservation agencies and groups.
Our newsletter The Pelican and the Audubon Nevada Birds List Server disseminate Nevada birding information.
Our flagship conservation effort is our Nevada Important Bird Areas program, headed by Director of Bird Conservation Robin Powell, part of a hemispheric program to identify and preserve key bird habitat areas.
We invite your involvement or membership.
Lahontan Audubon Society
P.O. Box 2304
Reno, NV 89505
Information Line 775/324-BIRD (2473)