WINTU AUDUBON SOCIETY is a MONTHLY MEETINGS
chapter of the National Audubon Society, Our chapter meets the second Tuesday of
serving Shasta County, California. Wintu each month, September through June. We
Audubon Society is a registered non-profit, cap off the year with our annual picnic in
tax-exempt organization in accordance with June.
state and federal statutes.
Our programs feature biologists, naturalists,
and birders who share their knowledge and Wintu
experiences with us. Birds of local interest,
. MISSION conservation, and environmental issues are
Our mission is to conserve and restore also discussed.
natural ecosystems, focusing on birds,
FIELD TRIPS
Audubon
other wildlife, and their habitats for the
benefit of humanity and the earth’s
biological diversity.
Birding field trips are scheduled each month.
Full-day and half-day outings cover local
Society
birding areas. Occasionally, trips to the coast,
national refuges, or for specific species are
conducted.
As a public service to introduce birding and
area birds, we conduct half-day bird walks on
the second Saturday of each month September
through May. These walks are held at Turtle
Bay or Shasta College.
JOIN US !!!
Come join a fellowship of lively people with
like minds.
For an update on current chapter activities,
birding areas and recent bird sightings, visit Daniel S. Kirby
our web site at:
http://www.wintuaudubon.org
Steven J. D’Amato
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION New Member________ Renewal_________ • We participate in Christmas Bird
Two categories of membership are offered. Counts within Shasta County and
• Membership in the local Wintu Name_______________________________ other areas.
Audubon Society only, which includes (Please print)
the local Chirp-N-Chatter newsletter. • We strive to be the local authority on
With a local chapter membership, Address_____________________________ birding matters, working with
100% of your dues support the local professionals in educational
chapter. City________________________________ institutions, local governments, and
similar conservation-oriented groups.
• Membership in National Audubon State___________ Zip Code_____________
which entitles you to the same EDUCATION
benefits as the chapter membership Phone No.___________________________ • We sponsor youth training
and in addition you receive National through “Audubon Adventures”,
Audubon’s award winning magazine Email Address________________________ classroom presentations and we
Audubon. partially fund youth participation
Date________________________________ in birding festivals.
Please indicate your membership choice:
National Audubon Society uses our local
• We provide information to the
___ $20 New Chapter only chapter membership list to solicit by mail and
general public and answer bird
phone. If you wish to have your name
related questions.
___ $20 Renewal Chapter only removed from this list, please check here___.
• We encourage individuals and
___ $35 Two-year Chapter only groups to participate in The Great
(Checks payable to Wintu CONSERVATION Backyard Bird Count.
Audubon Society) • We review and comment on
environmental issues of interest to the • We conduct learning walks for
___ $20 New National Audubon Society membership or having an impact on beginning birders and newcomers,
($35 for renewal) (Checks payable bird life or the environment. free to the public.
to National Audubon Society)
• We recommend action on state and • We publish and distribute free the
national issues affecting the checklist Birds of Shasta County,
Please complete the application and mail
environment. California.
the entire brochure to:
Wintu Audubon Society C38 • We conduct volunteer field survey • We publish a chapter newsletter,
P.O. Box 994533 projects locally and in adjacent the Chirp-N-Chatter, that strives to
Redding, California 96099 counties. keep our membership informed
on mission interests.