Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society was formed in 1995. Membership in Shawnee Chapter includes membership in Illinois Audubon Society. There are currently 19 Illinois Audubon Society chapters -- Shawnee Chapter serves the southernmost counties in Illinois.

We focus on issues of environmental significance to Southern Illinois, with special emphasis on those issues that pertain to the conservation and preservation of our native fauna and flora. We are also the stewards of War Bluff Valley Sanctuary -- a 500 acre wildlife sanctuary located in Pope County, as well as Lusk Creek Sanctuary -- a 56 acre sanctuary also in Pope County.

Shawnee Chapter meets 6 times a year for short business meetings and special presentations on topics relating to nature and the environment. We alternate our meetings between Carbondale and War Bluff Valley Sanctuary in Golconda. We also host several field trips throughout the year, participate in the annual Spring and Christmas Bird Counts, provide education programs for clubs/schools/garden centers, and participate in the Southernmost Illinois Nature Fest.

We publish a newsletter six times a year in which we inform our membership of chapter activities, important environmental issues, and special programs.

Ask us about our various presentations and workshops: Bluebird nest box workshops; Attracting Birds to Your Yard; Gardening for Hummingbirds and Butterflies. Contact us to schedule a presentation or workshop.

Officers and board members are elected at the Annual Meeting in May/June. Current officers and board members are:

  • President: Ann Douglas
  • Vice-President: Georgia Norman
  • Secrtary: Henry Mulder
  • Treasurer: Debbie Hogg
  • Conservation: John Wallace
  • Birding: Anne Parmley
  • Education: Kathryn Carter & Ruth Hoak
  • Newsletter: Karen Frailey
  • Sanctuary: Kevin Nagele
  • IAS Board Representative: Terri Treacy

Join Shawnee Chapter!

Presentations & workshops

Bluebird Nest Box Workshop

Attracting Birds to Your Yard

Gardening for Hummingbirds & Butterflies

Contact us to schedule a presentation for your organization or club.

 

 

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