Curlew DrawingWelcome to
Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society (LCBAS)

Supporting the Tri-Cities of Washington State, Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland
and surrounding communities in Benton and Franklin Counties

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Audubon Mission Statement:

To conserve and restore ecosystems, focusing on birds and wildlife, for the benefit of humanity and Earth's biological diversity. Audubon educates adults and children about the environment, advocates responsible public policy and legislation for natural resources, and conducts science-based projects using birds as indicators of health of the natural world.
Bateman Island Bird Walk
8 am Sat., Mar 6   Newcomers Welcome!
Spring ACOW Registration due Feb 15
Great Backyard Bird Count at McNary Refuge
Sat. Feb 13  -  9am-12 Noon
Great for families and kids!
 GBBC

Click above for details on the national program and how to participate at home
February Chapter MeetingForster's Tern
Tues., Feb. 23, 2010
Kennewick First Lutheran Church
Highway 395 & Yelm, Kennewick, WA   map
Interactions between
FISH and FISH-EATING BIRDS
in the Columbia Basin
Speaker:  
Dennis Dauble, Fisheries biologist and author

Dennis recently provided a different talk at the Kennewick Library as part of the Community Lecture Series.  This talk will provide a general background on fish of the area, fish ecology and the relationships between fish and birds.  Dennis plans to speak for about 40 minutes and provide time for the audience to ask questions regarding this interesting issue.  

 7 pm - Brief business meeting including information information about LCBAS activities and concerns
followed by short Bird ID Lesson by Nancy LaFramboise
Break for refreshments        
              Organic coffee available for sale
              Visit the Book Table
7:45 pm (approximately) - Program begins

All LCBAS members and the public are welcome to attend.

Thanks to Jane Abel for the Forster's Tern photo above

Next Board Meeting  
Tues., Feb. 9, 2010 - 6:15 pm
Richland Public Library
Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Board Meetings are open.  
Please contact the LCBAS President if you plan to attend.  
To receive a complimentary copy our newsletter, The Curlew, 
contact Nancy LaFramboise at  Contact Nancy

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