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Ohio Young Birders Club Meeting

Ohio Young Birders Club

Mark your calendar for a meeting of the Ohio Young Birders Club, Central Ohio Chapter. The meeting is on Wednesday, August 18th, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Whetstone Library Community Meeting Room, 3909 N. High St., Columbus 43214.

Immaculate Conception Science Olympiad Team Honored

Immaculate Conception School's "Science Olympiad" ornithology team members -- Jacob Stinnett, Ada Cleary, Lucy Comello, and Maddi Parker -- were honored at the May 25 Columbus Audubon meeting. This dynamic team turned in a strong performance at local, regional, and state levels in Ohio's Science Olympiad program -- in ornithology, a subject near to our hearts here at Columbus Audubon!

Jacob, Ada, Lucy, and Maddiwere presented with CA memberships to commemorate a job well done. For the full story, check out Gerry Brevoort's article on the competitors and the competition.

Audubon Adventure Camp Registration Open

Registration is now open for the Grange Insurance Audubon Center Summer Adventure Camp. Kids in grades 1 - 5 can explore woodlands, fields, mudflats, and wetlands. They will discover fascinating wildlife throughout the Scioto-Audubon Park. Complete details and registration are available at the Audubon Adventure Camp Web site.

Audubon Responds to Gulf Oil Spill

Brown Pelican

Audubon is working closely with the government, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and other organizations to respond to the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. Hundreds of volunteers from local Audubon chapters in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and other areas that may be affected have volunteered to assist in monitoring and cleanup efforts. Learn how you can help at the Audubon Action Center Web site.

Birdathon Update

The Columbus Audubon Birdathon is right around the corner, and we have exciting news. We have two great sponsors: Eagle Optics, our long-time sponsor, has come through again with a great pair of binoculars as one of our grand prizes. The Murphin Ridge Inn is a new sponsor this year with a terrific gift certificate for a stay. We greatly appreciate their support!

If you have not yet pledged your support for the Birdathon, there's still time. You can pledge online right now....it's simple, it takes just a minute, and you will be helping to support Columbus Audubon and the Grange Insurance Audubon Center.

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