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AUGUST 25 & 26, 2006
Friday evening, and all day Saturday

Please register now for the only meeting of the year that brings together Audubon members from all around Colorado for a full day (plus an evening) of natural history programs, birding, important updates on critical conservation issues, and good food and fellowship with friends from other parts of the state. The meeting is open to all Audubon members, and we urge every chapter to be represented at the meeting by at least some of their leaders and activists. We’re gathering at a favorite location with good food and accommodations: the scenic Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort, centrally located in the state near Buena Vista, in the shadow of the Collegiate Peaks.

Friday evening: Wine & Cheese Reception and Special Kick-off Program

On Friday evening we’ll be treated to a special presentation on the new 2007 Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas Project by Tony Leukering of Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, who is coordinating the new Atlas. The field work will begin next spring, and Tony will give us all the details on how we can each get involved in gathering the important field data through our own birding activities.

Saturday Morning: Birding and New Info about Birds and Audubon Programs

After early morning birding and breakfast on your own, we’ll gather to hear the latest information on some key issues and programs that Audubon people are involved in. With exciting new changes taking place in Audubon at the national level, there are lots of new opportunities and resources for chapters that you will want to learn about from Audubon staff in Colorado and around the country. Lynn Tennefoss, Director of Chapter Relations and a wealth of information to our chapters and members, will be here to answer your questions and to show you the new Chapter Services Website and related chapter resources. Rob Fergus from our national Science office will fill us in on the latest news and science surrounding Avian Flu.

Saturday Afternoon: Saving the Gunnison Sage-Grouse

At a special Symposium on Gunnison Sage-Grouse, you’ll get a chance to take part in a discussion and planning for Audubon’s strategy to conserve this special Colorado bird and its habitats. We’ll get the latest info from some special guests, including Leigh Robertson, who coordinates one of the state’s grouse working groups, and Cheryl Day of the Black Canyon Audubon chapter, who coordinates our Collaborative Chapter project. We’ll learn about oil & gas impacts on the species, and Sean Saville from our DC office will help us to plan a Grassroots strategy.

Saturday Evening Keynote Speaker: John Vanderpoel

After a great dinner and time to soak in the hot springs, we’ll be treated to a colorful presentation by popular speaker and videographer John Vanderpoel, who will relate the adventures and challenges of Making a Hummingbird Video. Afterwards you can enjoy stargazing in the crystal clear night air. And the next morning, there will be a final opportunity for some local birding along some of the roads in the Buena Vista area. Please join us for all the fun!