Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead, anthropologist
Chicago Audubon Society Compass
The Compass is the official publication of the Chicago Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society. The Compass (ISSN 1097-7899) is published electronically bi-monthly in odd-numbered months and is distributed to membership by email. It contains information about activities for members, bird and conservation news and recent accomplishments of the CAS Chapter. Past issues beginning September 2000 are archived below. To update your email address, please send current information to [email protected]
In this issue: A remembrance of a cherished friend; an article asking Should We Feed the Birds; the CAS Strategic Plan; a Camp Pine habitat stewardship update; a surprise bird ID; several volunteer opportunities; our Calendar of Events; and much more.
Chicago Audubon's Environmental Awardees; upcoming programs; book review, Spring Bird Count, Local Conservation Roundup, and much more.
Our lead feature tells you what CAS is doing to make Chicago A Safer City for Birds, including the formation of a new alliance, Bird Friendly Chicago, and FAQs for a proposed Bird-Friendly Building Ordinance.
In this issue you'll find complete information and ordering instructions for our annual bird seed sale, articles about the CBCM hotline and how to keep your feeders safe and sanitized for birds, plus our Calendar of Events including notice of our September program, Beasts at Bedtime: Revealing the Environmental Wisdom in Children’s Literature (you won't want to miss it). We hope you enjoy the issue!
Read a profile of photographer Emil Baumbach, winner of CAS's 3rd Annual Photo Contest, plus our Calendar of Events, notice of our September program, Beasts at Bedtime: Revealing the Environmental Wisdom in Children’s Literature (you won't want to miss it), and a book review of the fascinating Saving Tarboo Creek: One Family’s Quest to Heal the Land.
