Denver Audubon Society

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

Nov 13, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$236,370

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Member Services: ___ people attended __ field trips and classes. Our over 2,500 members receive information and an electronic version of our Warbler Newsletter through email, Facebook, and Twitter notices. The switch to an electronic newsletter in January 2011 was made in order to save resources. Current and back issues of the Warbler are available on our new website unveiled in 2011. Over ___ members attended our annual Fall Member's Dinner and program.

Activity 3

Other Projects and Partnerships: 1. Conservation program: ASGD's Conservation Committee follows legislative activities and watches for projects or proposals that might adversely affect bird populations, other wildlife and habitat. Committee members participate in land-use stakeholder meetings and review construction plans and conservation alternatives. Current projects include Safe Skies Colorado which focuses on bird/window collisions, a major threat to bird populations; and the Chatfield Reallocation project and reviewing impacts and measures for mitigation. The Committee hosts an annual Legislative Forum and Advocacy 101 training.2. Research program: The Research Program is managed by ASGD's endowed Lois Webster Fund (LWF). The LWF sponsors research projects for non-game wildlife. Recently funded projects included studying changing bird communities along river habitats, monitoring the impact of free-roaming cats, and how hybridization impacts sucker fish populations. 3. Other notable programs include: Audubon Master Birder program, monthly programs and events for all ages at the Audubon Center at Chatfield State Park, adult classes such as Beginning Birdwatching, and the Bluebird Project.The success of these activities is related to ASGD's large volunteer program. In fiscal 2011/12, _,___ individual volunteers contributed _,___ hours of their time to ASGD!

Filer

EIN

23-7063701