Welcome to the
DELAWARE-OTSEGO AUDUBON SOCIETY
photo by Dorelle Ploutz
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The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, a chapter of the
National Audubon Society,
covers the northern Catskill Mountain and upper Susquehanna River
region of New York State. The organization is dedicated to the
natural environment, with activities focused on protection and
maintenance of ecological systems, wise use and conservation of
natural resources, and environmental quality improvement.
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Five Turkey Vultures drying their wings after one of our many rainstorms, June 26, 2009 in Emmons, NY. (Photo by Janice Downie)
Programs and Activities Coming Up Next:
Sunday, July 12, 2009 — Nature Walk at Milford State Forest,
sponsored by OCCA and led by John Davis
Friday, September 18, 2009 — DOAS General Meeting:
Todd Katzner on Asian Vultures
For more information on these and other coming events, see the
DOAS Calendar of Events.
See the results of Big Day 2009, or
other reports and photos from past
activities (updated June 4, 2009).
Education — 2009 DOAS Camp Registration Now
Open
Each summer, DOAS offers a one-week summer day camp to children who will
be entering grades 3-6 in the fall. The camp, located at the DOAS Sanctuary on
Franklin Mountain, will run August 10-13, 2009. The registration deadline is
July 20. See our Educational Activities page for
more information.
NY Young Birders Club — A Most Worthy Cause
DOAS is now a partner organization of the
NY Young Birders Club, a
special project of the NY State Ornithological Assocation. This club is for
birders in New York State between the ages of 12 and 19, inclusive. Club
activities include field trips, annual meetings and other events. In addition,
youth members communicate via the YBC website, a newsletter, and an online
discussion group. Adult volunteers will guide and mentor the youth members of
the club, provide transportation, and handle the many administrative tasks
required to make the club a success and maximize the value of the club to its
young members while giving their safety top priority at all times. Adults who
wish to support the club may join as Supporting Adult members. In addition to
financial support, our Chapter’s partnership with the YBC includes DOAS
organizing a field trip for the group to the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch in
November.
Since its founding last fall, the Young Birders Club has grown, with 16
Youth Members, 15 Supporting Adults, and 16 Partner Organizations now on board.
The NY Young Birders club is seeking members in all three of its categories:
Youth (ages 12-19), Supporting Adult, and Partner Organization. If you know of
a young birder looking for opportunities to connect with others, please let
them know about the YBC. More details and application forms are available
online.
Conservation and Environment
Leaves and seeds of a
Black Maple at DOAS's Burlington Wetland; seeds will be collected when
they ripen in the summer.
Newsletters and other downloads
Chapter information
DOAS is now on Facebook! All Facebook members are encouraged to check
out the Delaware-Audubon Society Facebook page. Please send any comments or
problems to John Davis.
We need volunteers. Visit our "Get Involved!" page for some ideas on
how you can help DOAS.
Join the DOAS Email News List
Educational Activities
Get Involved!
See where our members are from
Board Meetings
Meet the Board
Constitution and bylaws (updated 9/16/08)
Contact DOAS
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