Aldo Leopold Audubon Society | Birds & Wildlife Conservation

Our mission is to foster appreciation and concern for all living things, and to protect and preserve their ecosystems.

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ALAS Programs
& Events
2023-24

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Sat, Apr 20
Field Trip: Sunrise on the Buena Vista
Portage County
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Apr 20, 2024, 6:00 AM – 6:05 AM
Portage County, 130th St S, Grant, WI, USA
Wed, May 01
Presentation: PFAS: Concerns, Complexities, and Clarifications
Stevens Point
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May 01, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stevens Point, 1519 Water St, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA
Sat, May 11
Field Trip: What's Up on the Bluff
Stevens Point
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May 11, 2024, 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM
Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, USA
Sat, Jun 01
Field Trip: Red Shoulder Hawks
Stevens Point
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Jun 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM
Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, USA
Sat, Jun 15
Field Trip: Bison and Butterflies at Sandhill Wildlife Area
Sandhill Wildlife Area
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Jun 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 County Hwy X, Babcock, WI 54413
Sat, Jun 29
Field Trip: Little Plover River with Tracy Hames
Stevens Point
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Jun 29, 2024, 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM
Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, USA
Wed, Apr 17
Presentation: Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population
Stevens Point
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Apr 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stevens Point, 1519 Water St, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA
Today over 70 Whooping Cranes make up this population and many will breed in Wisconsin each year. Please join Alicia Ward, Crane Conservation Fellow for the International Crane Foundation, to learn about the Whooping Cranes of the Eastern Migratory Population and the work at ICF.
Wed, Mar 20
Presentations: Motus Station - Advanced Techniques for Wildlife Tracking
Stevens Point
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Mar 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stevens Point, 1519 Water St, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA
Wed, Feb 21
Presentation: Bats - Love 'em or Hate 'em, They Need Your Help
Stevens Point
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Feb 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stevens Point, 1519 Water St, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA
“Bats! How public and private partnerships are increasing our knowledge of bat communities in Wisconsin”
Fri, Feb 16
Great Backyard Bird Count - Stay at home fieldtrip!
https://www.birdcount.org/
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Feb 16, 2024, 5:00 AM – Feb 19, 2024, 9:50 AM
https://www.birdcount.org/
Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 16–19, 2024, when the world comes together for the love of birds.
Sat, Feb 10
Field Trip: Snowshoe Hartman Creek
Waupaca
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Feb 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Waupaca, N2480 Hartman Creek Rd, Waupaca, WI 54981, USA
The Ice Age Trail from Edminster Road through Hartman Creek State Park is especially scenic in winter with a fresh cover of new snow. Join this hike from Noon-3pm.
Wed, Jan 17
Presentation: Alaska, a decade in the Last Frontier
Stevens Point
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Jan 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stevens Point, 1519 Water St, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA
In his presentation “Alaska, a decade in the Last Frontier” Craig will share his experiences living and working at the intersection of development and conservation in Alaska.
Sat, Dec 16
Field Trip: Christmas Bird Count
Stevens Point
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Dec 16, 2023, 7:00 PM – 7:05 PM
Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, USA
Help us count birds! You can reach out to one of the coordinators and check if they need help with one of the rountes.
Wed, Nov 15
Presentation: Landscaping for Birds with Native Plants
Stevens Point
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Nov 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stevens Point, 1519 Water St, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA
Join us with local expert, Paul Skawinski, to learn how we can support more birds in our backyard by adding more native plants.
Sat, Nov 11
Field Trip: Migration on the Mississippi
1200 Crosby Ave Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Nov 11, 2023, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1200 Crosby Ave Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Aldo Leopold Audubon Society invites you to journey with us, to witness the indescribable beauty of migration on the Mississippi.
Sun, Oct 29
Field Trip: Sandhills at Sunset
Stevens Point
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Oct 29, 2023, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Stevens Point, 1200 Crosby Ave Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Join us, on Sunday evening, October 29th, as we travel to the Buena Vista Grasslands for an opportunity to learn about, and view these magnificent birds in large numbers, as well as, a great chance to squeeze in a little grassland birding!
Wed, Oct 18
Presentation: Moths of Portage County
Stevens Point
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Oct 18, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stevens Point, 1519 Water St, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA
Join us for our October ALAS program as Rob shares with us the fascinating life histories of moths, shedding light on the remarkable adaptations they’ve developed to thrive in their unique environments.
Sat, Sep 23
Quincy Bluff & Wetlands State Natural Area
Parking Lot across from Chase Bank
Details
Sep 23, 2023, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Parking Lot across from Chase Bank , 1200 Crosby Ave Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Hike a hidden gem in Central Wisconsin.

What We Do

EVENTS

Aldo Leopold Audubon Society offers several community events including free presentations, field trips, and Junior Audubon programs. Click below to learn about upcoming opportunities.

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RESOURCES

Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

We publish a newsletter 9-10 months of the year. Additionally, we offer links to several partner organizations and conservation organizations with similar missions.

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MEMBERSHIP

As a local chapter, 100% of your annual dues go directly to projects in central Wisconsin. This funding allows us to send you not only a monthly newsletter, but also address local bird habitat needs, offer field trips, support other wildlife projects and provide excellent monthly educational programs.

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