Article by April Craighead, Craighead Institute On July 6th a remarkable event occurred at the Gallatin County Regional Park (GCRP). More than twenty volunteers of all ages joined three local nonprofits in enhancing wildlife habitat and improving water quality at the regional park. These wonderful volunteers decided to help their…

“Burdock Busters”—At it Again! Story and photos by Paulette Epple “What are you cutting?” “Are you picking chokecherries?” These are the questions Sacajawea Audubon Society (SAS) volunteers are often asked as we walk trails and dive into thickets, wearing protective clothing and armed with clippers, loppers, buckets, and tarps—all in…

Sacajawea Audubon Society Launches 32nd Season of Raptor Migration Counts atop Bridger Bowl By Steve Hoffman Sacajawea Audubon Society (SAS) celebrates the start of the 32nd consecutive annual Bridger Raptor Migration Count. Alex McTavish, Anna Wolke, and May Buckingham have been recruited as the three official, season-long biologist-observers for the…

Please welcome our newest board members! Ken Sinay: With an educational background in wildlife biology, Ken has applied his experience and knowledge toward educating and facilitating natural and cultural history experiences for people. His current tourism service is “Yellowstone Now!” His community services are offered through Audubon, the Bozeman Library,…

The planting event July 7th at Gallatin County Regional Park was a huge success! An army of volunteers turned out and they came to WORK. All 58 trees and shrubs were planted, staked and mulched in one evening. This was a joint project of the Craighead Institute, Gallatin Watershed Council…

by Lou Ann Harris As the snow finally recedes and we welcome warmer weather, it’s time to think about creating some habitat in your yard for birds and pollinators. This can be anything from a few pots of Bee Balm on your deck, to a native plant biohedge. Using native…

As you are likely aware, on March 15, 2023, the National Audubon Society’s (NAS) Board of Directors announced that after a lengthy process to examine its name—in light of the personal history of its namesake, John James Audubon—it decided to retain the name of the organization. The decision was made…

by Paulette Epple A question I’m often asked is: “Where do our kestrels go during the winter?” Well, now we know where at least one of them went. Band #1893-44052 was placed on a 20-day old male nestling on the Flying D Ranch in July of 2021. On February 8th…

Spring is my favorite season of the year as it brings hope, renewal, and reawakening to the natural world and to my spirit. It feels like a time bursting with new energy. With spring we look for that burst of new energy, new ideas, and new faces as we fill…

Cornell Lab’s Project FeederWatch starts November 1. Turn your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. FeederWatch is a November-April survey of birds that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. You don’t even need a feeder! All you need is an area with plantings,…