President's Corner
Chapter is active over the Summer!
by John Shenot
As most of you know, FCAS does not publish newsletters or host chapter meetings in June, July, and August. This does not mean we take the summer off. Our Board of Directors meets monthly throughout the year, and we will always advocate for our members, as need-ed, on public policy issues that are relevant to our mis-sion. We also offer field trips throughout the year. Elsewhere in this month's newsletter, you will see all the spring and summer field trips we were able to schedule by our publication deadline. However, we are likely to announce additional field trips at a later date. To keep informed about the latest offerings, make sure we have your email address or follow us on Instagram or Facebook. That's how we announce our trips and provide registration information.
FCAS also will participate in numerous festivals and community events throughout the spring and summer. In some cases, we may put out a call for volunteers to help us. Again, we use email and our social media channels to spread the word. For example, our conservation committee will be trying to recruit volunteers to help with conservation and habitat improvement projects in some of the communities we serve. We are currently seeking help from people who own small watercraft (e.g., canoes and kayaks) for pond cleanups in Fort Collins Natural Areas. Additional opportunities may arise. If you are interested in things like cleaning up a natural area or planting native perennials for habitat improvement, please consider becoming a member of our conservation committee. To do so, just contact me or our committee chair, Jesse Gray.
Find FCAS on Facebook for Field Trip Information
FCAS has a Facebook page where we post announcements about upcoming field trips, last minute changes to scheduled trips, and highlights of most of our outings. Just click on the �Like" button in the plugin to Like our page! Our announcements should then appear on your wall. You can also click on "Fort Collins Audubon Society" to be taken directly to the Facebook page. Note: All field trips are also announced in the Ptarmigan and on our website.
Find FCAS on YouTube for Previous Zoom Presentations
Did you miss the monthly live chapter Zoom presentation? The chapter has recently created a YouTube channel to provide an easily accessible archive of our monthly chapter Zoom meetings. Be sure to Like and Subscribe!
Upcoming FCAS Education Events
FCAS and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (BCR) are now offering classes and hikes through the City of Fort Collins Recreator. Register at fcgov.com/recreator, register in person, or call 970-221-6655.
Join us for Feather and Flight Friday walks at the Fort Collins Senior Center led by Sheila Webber. As part of our partnership with the Senior Center and the new habitat hero garden, we are offering bird hikes from the Senior Center to Rolland Moore Park. All are two hours hikes that start at the garden on the patio at 9 a.m.; cost is $6. Dates: Friday, Sept. 13; Friday, Sept. 27; and Friday, Oct. 11.
Front Range Bird ID class for beginners is offered by Erin Youngberg from BCR. Learn techniques to identify birds, and how to use a field guide and binoculars. All are two hour hikes that start at the garden on the patio at 3 p.m.; cost is $15. Dates: Sunday, Sept. 8; Sunday, Oct. 20; and Sunday, Nov. 17.
