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You can support Montana Audubon generally or any of our specific programs: The Audubon Center, Citizen Science, Conservation Policy, IBAs... THANK YOU.
Our mission is to promote appreciation, knowledge and conservation of Montana's native birds, other wildlife, and natural ecosystems to safeguard biological diversity for current and future generations. Founded in 1976, Montana Audubon has built effective programs in public policy, education, and bird conservation to serve its members and Montana's nine community-based Audubon Chapters. Learn more
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PO Box 595,
Helena, MT 59624
Main Office: 406.443.3949
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Our Annual Festival
Join us June 7-9, 2013 in Lewistown, Montana for the 14th annual Wings Across the Big Sky festival. Birding trips, speakers, fun festivities. View the brochure. On-line registration is now open!
The Hidden Life of Water - our new film
Watch this 11 minute film featuring kids, music, and more. Discover the life of water in the Missoula valley, the path water takes from the aquifer to the Clark Fork River, and the energy needed. Conservation is key to a healthy watershed! Thanks Clark Fork Coalition.
May 2013 On Birding - Common Raven
David Cronenwett ponders the Common Raven. And check out past musings on myriad birding topics.Read this essay and his many bird of the month features.
Sign up for our eNewsletter or Magpie Muse
We send this out monthly: events, bird-of-the-month, and conservation actions. Give it a try! Read past issues, sign up, or check out our spring print newsletter, Magpie Muse, HERE.
2013 State Legislature - We survived!
Thank you Janet for being our stellar lobbyist once again. A recap of conservation legislation and how bills - and our birds, wildlife, habitat and clean energy faired are here.
Birds of Montana Book Project
Only 35 accounts remain to be written, and they will be completed by November 2013!
Four new species added.
Montana Bird Distribution - it's here!
The 7th edition of PD Skaar's book is now available. This new version provides an individual map for all 427 bird species observed in Montana and lots more. It's an amazing resource for those who really want to know where to find our birds. Get yours today!
Our Birds Call This Home - Brochure
We teamed up with Bitterroot Audubon and Five Valleys Audubon to craft a "Best Management Practices" brochure. Learn about living with birds along our riverine systems and our Important Bird Areas. It's all here.
Get Solar. And energy efficiency is hot.
Renewable energy is not all about wind farms -- check out our Solar Energy page and you just might be inspired to add panels to your rooftop.
Important Bird Areas Program - IBAs
Learn more about Audubon's 40 Important Bird Areas located across Montana. We have information, maps, site descriptions, and opportunities to volunteer. Head over to the IBA portal today.
Climate and Birds
Learn about vulnerable birds in a warming world. Link to the State of the Birds report and Montana perspectives HERE.
Kevin Rim IBA &- Rim Rock Wind Farm
What a year! We've worked to ameliorate concerns of a wind farm being developed close to a premier nesting raptor Important Bird Area. The company voluntarily moved 25 turbines to protect the birds. Read our press release, MOU with NaturEner, and learn more here.
More Audubon Films!
Watch our excellent video about building a home too close to a Montana stream: Falling for the Creek. Also view a short film about Sage Grouse & Conservation or Birds in the Madison Valley.
Montana Bird Conservation Partnership
Montana Audubon is an active leader in this collaborative group, dedicated to conserving bird populations and habitats in our State. Learn more about the Partnership here.
Audubon Conservation Education Center
We have many programs that help kids and families get outdoors to learn, explore, and play. Check out the fall and winter activities offered at our Billings Center.
Montana's Birds of Prey
Curious about raptor migration corridors through Montana? About the Bridger Hawk migration monitoring we do every fall? Check out our raptor web features and learn more HERE.
Streams & Wetland Protection
Learn what we are doing to protect streams and wetlands threatened by development. Three publications: Science & Stream Setback Size NOW available. Learn More.