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The Meadowlark
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Summer 2008
Volume 37 Issue 6
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ASO is a Chapter
of the National Audubon Society
Serving Eastern Nebraska
and Western Iowa
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Prairie Festival Planned for Sunday, August 31
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By Eric Scholar
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of the prairie's flowers.
Children can make dolls out of grass stalks or
use prairie plants as paint brushes to create their own
pictures. They can also gather prairie flower seeds to
take home for planting. This is fun and not at all laborious.
Cold water, ice tea, lemonade and cookies will
be served. You are asked to bring lawn chairs if you wish
to relax in the shade of our tent; also, bring repellent.
For your convenience, portable toilets will be provided.
To reach the prairie, take 72nd St. to
Bennington Road (1/2 block north of McKinley Hwy). Turn east
on Bennington and go about 1/2 mile to reach the
prairie. (Note: When you enter Bennington Rd, stay on
the gravel portion; do not go on the concrete portion).
There is parking on the road and next to the prairie.
Volunteers will be there to direct parking. .
Volunteers are needed to carry off this event. If
you can help, call Eric at 551-5045 or Laurine at
451-3647. For questions, call Eric or Laurine.
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Our first Prairie Festival will be held Sunday,
August 31, at Audubon Prairie (formerly Jensen Prairie)
in Omaha, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. This replaces
our Garden Walk as our summertime outdoor event.
Rain date is Sunday, September 7.
The Audubon Prairie is a surviving remnant of
the tallgrass prairies that once covered much of our area.
In late August, some grasses can be six to eight feet
tall, giving us a glimpse into the setting the first inhabitants
of our country knew.
Prairie wildflowers will be abundant, along
with butterflies and birds. The monarch butterfly
migration should be underway. Songbirds and raptors make
the prairie their home.
Activities for the whole family will be part of the
day. At 12:30 p.m. and again at 3:30 p.m. a talk along with
a hike will be presented by Audubon's prairie
manager, Glenn Pollock, who will explain the extraordinary
qualities that allowed prairie plants to survive fire,
grazing, drought and floods.
Visitors can join hikes led by experienced birders
at 1:00 and 3:00. At 2:00 visitors will be treated to
a flower hike, led by a person with specialized
knowledge
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Join us for a Picnic July 20
On Sunday, July 20, ASO will have its usual
summer picnic at the Retreat House, Gifford Farm.
Starting time is 4:00 p.m. All members along with spouses
and friends are invited.
The dinner is pot luck, so bring a dish to share,
as well as any large serving pieces. Other service,
sodas, water, glasses, plates, and napkins will be provided
by Audubon.
If you wish to hike in the woods before or
after the dinner, be sure to bring insect
repellent. Ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers could be
a problem.
To reach the picnic site at Gifford Farm, take
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Presentation, Awards
at May 8 Banquet
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The Spring Banquet of May 8 at Anthony's Restaurant featued a program by Chad Graeve of
the Hitchcock Nature Center.
Chad introduced us to his vision and plans for restoring the area to a natural preserve, a process
that will require years to accomplish. Chad's energy
and resolve are vital for the restoration to happen.
A Service Award was presented to Jackie Scholar
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ASO and the Future
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By Clem Klaphake
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As the newly elected President of the
Audubon Society of Omaha (ASO), first I want to thank
Elliott Bedows for serving the past three years in that
capacity. Three years as president of a volunteer organization
can seem like a long time when you have many other
interests and commitments.
Volunteer organizations of all types have to
compete with more attractions, or maybe distractions, than at
any other time. As I meet with other nature
organization members from different regions of the U.S, all of
them have a serious concern about maintaining their
memberships today. The reasons or causes of this may be
many and difficult to pinpoint exactly.
Some suggestions are that Americans seem to be `busier' than we have been before. Young and
middle-aged parents spend a tremendous amount of time
at work and chauffeuring their children to every
imaginable activity. We also are known for not taking vacation
time we are due or have earned. Many Americans retire
with large numbers of vacation days accumulated and
unused. Is that what Max Weber, the German social
economist, called "The Protestant Work Ethic," and we now
just call it the "American Work Ethic"?
Others have suggested that the ubiquitous
internet, email, i-pods, pod-casts and list-serves
have taken big chunks out of what free time we do have or
allow ourselves to have. And of course television with its
big screens and endless cable channels is always there
with something of interest to almost everybody 24 hours
a day.
Who has time for volunteer organizations interested
in promoting bird conservation, taking field trips or
listening to speakers on a variety of nature topics?
I think if we are truly interested in what ASO
stands for, we all can find time to help out in some small
way, convince friends and neighbors to join us, and be a
very productive community organization. Globally, change
is on the horizon in terms of energy production and
consumption. Ecological awareness is going to become
a larger and larger factor politically, economically
and morally in the coming years. ASO can not and should
not only be a part of these changes, but should and can be
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the forefront leading the way.
I want to challenge all of you who are
dues-paying members to come out and join us at our general
meetings and on local field trips, volunteer for some activity,
or introduce a friend to ASO.
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the forefront leading the way.
I want to challenge all of you who are dues-paying members to come out and join us at our general
meetings and on local field trips, volunteer for some activity,
or introduce a friend to ASO.
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the forefront leading the way.
I want to challenge all of you who are dues-paying members to come out and join us at our general
meetings and on local field trips, volunteer for some activity,
or introduce a friend to ASO.
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Bird Seed Sale
October 25 and 26
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Bird Seed Sale
October 25 and 26
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It is not too soon to be thinking about your bird
seed order for this fall. Many of us discovered this year
that when we ran out of our initial October feed supply,
the prices for seed had skyrocketed. Our supplier gives
us his estimated fall prices the last week of August, and
you will receive your order blank in mid-September.
Please consider ordering some Audubon Seed products as
the profits from this sale are used to fund many of
our educational programs. If you have friends or
neighbors who might be interested, call or email
Kathleen Crawford-Rose (292-8912 or katcr@cox.net) with
their names and addresses.
We will be asking members for help with
numerous tasks, some requiring strong muscles, others not.
The seed bags need to be unloaded at garage sites,
and staffers need to be on hand on the dates of the sale
for loading and paper work. Please put these dates on
your calendar and contact Jerry Toll (geritol48@cox.net or
453-9239) if you can assist with this major fundraiser.
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Spring Banquet, Continued from page 1
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for her contributions to ASO. Among these
are chairing the Student Art Contest, initiating
the Garden Walk, assuring our presence at Earth Day, and assisting with burns at Jensen
Prairie. For her ideas, planning and work, Jackie
received the 2008 award for exceptional service.
A plaque and tribute was presented to our outgoing president, Elliott Bedows, in
gratitude for his outstanding leadership during his
three-year term.
Photo contest results were announced by Eric Scholar. (See item next page for winners.)
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Prairie Dedication Sunday, June 29
By Tim Knott
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On Sunday, June 29, at 7:00 p.m, the dedication of
a native bluff-top prairie near Springfield, Nebraska, will
be held. ASO members are invited.
Owners Tom Dickerson and Patty Shanahan created for Wachiska Audubon a conservation easement of
the 14-acre grassland, one of the few bluff-top
prairies remaining on the eastern Platte River.
The property contains most of the tallgrass
prairie species including compass plant, lead plant,
butterfly milkweed, scurf-pea species and many others.
When conditions are right, it has a population of western
white-fringed prairie orchids.
Tom and Patty built their home next to the
prairie approximately 25 years ago with the intention of
keeping the prairie undeveloped and intact. They still want
to keep it that way after they are gone. Now
Wachiska Audubon will have the responsibility, as part of
the easement, to insure that the prairie will always remain
the natural gem that it is now.
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The ceremony recognizing the owners will be
about an hour long. We will have resfreshments afterward
and everyone will have an opportunity to meet their
family, tour the prairie and enjoy the beautiful views of
the Platte River bluffs.
To reach the site from Omaha, take I 80 south to
the Hwy 50 exit, than south to Springfield; turn east
on Platteview Rd. 5 3/4 miles to So. 87th St. The
entrance road to the site (16303 So. 87th St) is 1/2 mi south
of the 87th St. & Platteview Rd corner, on the east side.
It will be marked with a sign or balloons. If you
reach Hawaiian Village, you've gone just a bit too far.
We want to invite and encourage anyone from Audubon in Omaha with an interest in natural areas
to attend this dedication. It really should be an
enjoyable experience. Call Tim Knott at 402-483-5656
or Wachiska, 402-486-4846, for more information.
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The ceremony recognizing the owners will be about an hour long. We will have resfreshments afterward
and everyone will have an opportunity to meet their
family, tour the prairie and enjoy the beautiful views of
the Platte River bluffs.
To reach the site from Omaha, take I 80 south to
the Hwy 50 exit, than south to Springfield; turn east
on Platteview Rd. 5 3/4 miles to So. 87th St. The
entrance road to the site (16303 So. 87th St) is 1/2 mi south
of the 87th St. & Platteview Rd corner, on the east side.
It will be marked with a sign or balloons. If you
reach Hawaiian Village, you've gone just a bit too far.
We want to invite and encourage anyone from Audubon in Omaha with an interest in natural areas
to attend this dedication. It really should be an
enjoyable experience. Call Tim Knott at 402-483-5656
or Wachiska, 402-486-4846, for more information.
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The ceremony recognizing the owners will be
about an hour long. We will have resfreshments afterward
and everyone will have an opportunity to meet their
family, tour the prairie and enjoy the beautiful views of
the Platte River bluffs.
To reach the site from Omaha, take I 80 south to
the Hwy 50 exit, than south to Springfield; turn east
on Platteview Rd. 5 3/4 miles to So. 87th St. The
entrance road to the site (16303 So. 87th St) is 1/2 mi south
of the 87th St. & Platteview Rd corner, on the east side.
It will be marked with a sign or balloons. If you
reach Hawaiian Village, you've gone just a bit too far.
We want to invite and encourage anyone from Audubon in Omaha with an interest in natural areas
to attend this dedication. It really should be an
enjoyable experience. Call Tim Knott at 402-483-5656
or Wachiska, 402-486-4846, for more information.
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On Sunday, June 29, at 7:00 p.m, the dedication of
a native bluff-top prairie near Springfield, Nebraska, will
be held. ASO members are invited.
Owners Tom Dickerson and Patty Shanahan created for Wachiska Audubon a conservation easement of
the 14-acre grassland, one of the few bluff-top
prairies remaining on the eastern Platte River.
The property contains most of the tallgrass
prairie species including compass plant, lead plant,
butterfly milkweed, scurf-pea species and many others.
When conditions are right, it has a population of western
white-fringed prairie orchids.
Tom and Patty built their home next to the prairie approximately 25 years ago with the intention of
keeping the prairie undeveloped and intact. They still want
to keep it that way after they are gone. Now
Wachiska Audubon will have the responsibility, as part of
the easement, to insure that the prairie will always remain
the natural gem that it is now.
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On Sunday, June 29, at 7:00 p.m, the dedication of
a native bluff-top prairie near Springfield, Nebraska, will
be held. ASO members are invited.
Owners Tom Dickerson and Patty Shanahan created for Wachiska Audubon a conservation easement of
the 14-acre grassland, one of the few bluff-top
prairies remaining on the eastern Platte River.
The property contains most of the tallgrass
prairie species including compass plant, lead plant,
butterfly milkweed, scurf-pea species and many others.
When conditions are right, it has a population of western
white-fringed prairie orchids.
Tom and Patty built their home next to the prairie approximately 25 years ago with the intention of
keeping the prairie undeveloped and intact. They still want
to keep it that way after they are gone. Now
Wachiska Audubon will have the responsibility, as part of
the easement, to insure that the prairie will always remain
the natural gem that it is now.
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Summer Picnic, Continued from page 1
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On Sunday, June 29, at 7:00 p.m, the dedication of
a native bluff-top prairie near Springfield, Nebraska, will
be held. ASO members are invited.
Owners Tom Dickerson and Patty Shanahan created for Wachiska Audubon a conservation easement of
the 14-acre grassland, one of the few bluff-top
prairies remaining on the eastern Platte River.
The property contains most of the tallgrass
prairie species including compass plant, lead plant,
butterfly milkweed, scurf-pea species and many others.
When conditions are right, it has a population of western
white-fringed prairie orchids.
Tom and Patty built their home next to the
prairie approximately 25 years ago with the intention of
keeping the prairie undeveloped and intact. They still want
to keep it that way after they are gone. Now
Wachiska Audubon will have the responsibility, as part of
the easement, to insure that the prairie will always remain
the natural gem that it is now.
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Photo Contest Winners
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Bellevue Boulevard to Childs Road East (turns
into Gifford Rd). Continue east past the railroad
tracks and the Fontenelle Wetlands Learning Center to
your right. Continue on the winding road to a picnic
area and Retreat House parking.
Call 451-3647 if you have questions.
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As in the past, ASO photographers' works beautified the room at our Spring Banquet of May 8.
Organizer Eric Scholar announced the winners.
Most Popular (voted by those attending): Mike Cameron, Magpie on Deer. Best in Show:
Mike Cameron: Black and White of an eagle head.
Birds: 1st place: Mike Cameron, 2nd: Ruth
Green, 3rd: Jim Hughes.
Insects: 1st & 2nd place: Mike Cameron, 3rd:
Jim Hughes.
Animals: 1st place Mike Cameron, 2nd: Don Westling, 3rd: Jim Hughes.
Flowers: 1st: Ruth Green, 2nd: Jim Hughes, 3rd: Ruth Green.
Scenery/People in nature/Humor in nature: 1st
& 2nd place Ruth Green, 3rd place Jim Hughes.
Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all
en trants.
Thanks to Eric for taking charge of this
contest again this year (one of several he has
organized), which is always a crowd pleaser.
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Sunflowers by Tina Simeon
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Callison Award Presented to Paul Johnsgard
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The Charles H. Callison Award, which
recognizes outstanding National Audubon Society staff
and Chapter volunteers, was presented in May 2008
to Dr. Paul A. Johnsgard of Lincoln. Dr. Johnsgard is
well known to ASO and NOU members for his presentations and his many publications about birds and
natural areas in our state. His lyrical prose evokes the
appeal of our special places.
"This year's recipients are model examples of
what it means to make a lifelong commitment to the
environment," said National Audubon Society
President John Flicker. "As volunteers, our honorees
have proven that the actions of committed individuals
can change the world."
Dr. Johnsgard, Foundation Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Nebraska, is a
world-renowned ornithologist and leader in conservation.
His nomination was led by Spring Creek Prairie
Audubon Center and the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center
of Rowe Sanctuary, as well as the local Audubon
chapters in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff.
"The citizens of Nebraska and the world have
been blessed by Paul's lifelong dedication to
drawing attention to the beauty of our state and its
amazing bird populations. We are thrilled that his efforts
are being recognized in this way," said Marian
Langan, Director of Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
The text of his nomination stated: "Paul's body
of scientific achievement is not why this nomination
is being submitted. There are numerous scientists
whose work is focused on conservation. What sets
Paul apart is his generosity and willingness to help
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where anytime if it will help conservation." The
author of over fifty books on ornithology and the
natural sciences, he is also a gifted artist and
photographer. For decades he has allowed numerous
conservation groups free use of his photographs and
drawings, allowing them to stretch otherwise limited budgets.
The National Audubon Society gives the Callison Awards biennially to staff members and
volunteers selected for criteria including environmental
policy achievements, creativity, coalition building,
and education and outreach. The awards' namesake, Charlie Callison, Executive Vice President of
National Audubon Society from 1960 to 1977, was a
leading voice in the creation of Audubon's field
operations who expanded and supported the Chapter network.
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DeSoto Spring Count May 3
Reported by Jerry Toll
On Saturday, May 3, the day started out cold
with strong northwest winds but warmed up for the
17 participants counting in Harrison Co, Iowa, and Washington Co, Nebraska.
The total species count was 115; total individuals
- 3,136. Shorebirds numbered 10 species, with a Marbled Godwit the most notable. Twelve
warbler species were recorded.
A notable was a Sora. High counts were Blue-
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winged Teal 275, Red-winged Blackbird 333,
Tree Swallow 205.
The higher than usual number of those
participating helped to make the day a success.
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West Nile Warning
The heavy rains and standing water have brought with them a worse-than-usual West Nile Virus threat.
We need to take precautions in our yards by regularly (daily) cleaning out birdbaths and
other potential mosquito breeding places.
Also, use repellent generously, and be safe!
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Current Currents
By Elliott Bedows
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Sarpy County Spring Bird Count Results
By Clem Klaphake
The Annual Sarpy County Spring Bird Count was held May 10, 2008. The weather was not the
most cooperative, with rain much of the afternoon.
However, despite this potential damper, the total
outcome of species counted was not down or low.
The total count was 133 species (the 134th was
a merganser species—female not clearly seen
at Wehrspann Lake). As always, there were high
counts (warblers) and low counts (terns and shorebirds).
There were some of the more unexpected
warblers, they were Cerulean, Golden-winged and
Blue-winged. The Blackburnians, Magnolia, Mourning and
Black-throated Green Warblers were a nice addition
as well.
As for the low (or zero) counts, there were the Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper
and Lesser Yellowlegs as our only shorebird species,
and we zeroed out on terns. The Whip-poor-will was
a nice and unexpected bird that Neal Ratzlaff's
group found at Wehrspann Lake.
This is a count that calendar-wise occurs usually
at peak passerine migration time, and the variety of
birds seen is often interesting and exciting. We had a
young birder, Brian Hula, join the Fontenelle Forest group
this year. Judging from his reactions, he was very
excited about the number of lifers he saw.
A great thank you goes out to all who
participated, and maybe we will see some new faces next year.
Blackburnian Warbler
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Think You're Saving the Planet by Using a Computer Instead of Cutting Down a Tree?
Guess Again!
The May 24, 2008, issue of The Economist
featured two articles which among other things revealed that
in the year 2005 the energy required to run the
computer-load in the U.S. resulted in more carbon dioxide
emissions than the combined annual carbon dioxide emissions of
the nations of Argentina and the Netherlands. Folks, that is
a lot of carbon dioxide emission. And our dependency
on our silicon robots is increasing faster than our nation's
oil appetite. Did I forget to say I'm writing this article on
my PC and will, upon its completion, email it to our
newsletter editor. I'm part of the problem too!
We as a society are becoming extremely reliant
on computer technology. The independent market firm
IDC reports there are about 7,000 computer servers in
our country. These add up to the "size of {six
soccer fields}"— see Quincy, WA—according to the
McKinskey and Uptime Institute. By the year 2020, it is
predicted that the carbon footprint left by computer usage
will exceed 650 metric tons. Translated into English,
this means the amount of predicted carbon dioxide
emissions resulting from computer usage will exceed
the amount produced by the entire domestic aviation industry.
What are we to do? Obviously we need to resort
to more energy efficient strategies, but there is more to
it than that. We need to change our attitude
concerning computer usage. Let me explain.
While industries like avionics at least apologize
for their fuel usage, the silicon culture is actually proud
of their carbon emissions. Proud to the point that they
brag about how many new programs/games, which
directly equates to carbon emissions, they generate each
year. And as our young populations, from first world
through emerging nations, essentially are becoming
computer junkies, this only compounds the problem, worldwide.
Again, according to the McKinskey and Uptime Institute, so few people within the industry are
even concerned at this point that "on average, one-third of
all servers run idle." In fact, to quote the Institute's
report, the computer industry standard is "Let's pull the plug
and see who calls." This is not exactly a Nobel
Prize-winning green statement.
There is good news suggesting that "the industry" is
all over this situation and that companies such as Dell
are already proposing ways to cut the carbon footprint
of computer litter by up to 50%. Unfortunately, there
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also the ugly truth that world Number One
computer provider HP plans to have 85 data centers
located worldwide by the year 2010. Only eight of these will
be located in the U.S, and that means most will be
unregulated.
Now factor in this. Internet giants such as
Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and others are all vying for
their market share. To do so they need mega- actually
giga-/tera- servers. And many emerging nations are
attempting to compete in this extremely lucrative and
relatively recession-proof endeavor.
And, folks, that's a lot of carbon dioxide emissions.
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`Nature Deficit Disorder' - Looking for a Cure
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On Tuesday, April 22, a meeting was held at the NRD Headquarters, Wehrspann Lake, to search
for answers to the problem of children deprived of
connections to the natural world. The meeting was chaired by Ken Finch, former Executive Director
of the Fontenelle Forest Nature Association.
Mr. Finch stressed the need for children to
experience "nature play," which is defined as having
three components:
¨ right kind of place; unrestricted
¨ right activity; unstructured, child-centered
¨ right frequency.
A key influence is frequency of daily rhythm in
a child's life. Through it a child builds a sense of place,
a connection that lasts throughout life. Through
stories and testimony of adults, this is known to be the
most important influence in forming a lifelong
conservation ethic. There is also a good fit with child
development: health, social skills, and emotional benefits.
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Mr. Finch observed that today children spend
27% of their time with the computer and only 1%
outdoors, most of that structured, like soccer. He says
that "nature education" in a formal setting, while
valuable, is structured and limited in frequency,
therefore lacking the freedom of early "nature play" that
instills lifelong love and respect for nature in many of
its manifestations.
The outdoors is dynamic, always changing, and authentic, not virtual. Nature play lets kids
decide where play takes them through observation,
discovery and adventure—exhilarating or calm and reflective.
Those attending represented organizations in Omaha and Lincoln. Some presented inventive
plans for giving children the kind of opportunities
needed. Several persons volunteered to serve on the board
of this fledgling organization.
Representing Audubon were Nelli Falzgraf and Laurine Blankenau.
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Certify Your Yard Through
National Wildlife Federation
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Linda Dennis Recognized for Volunteer Service
at Fontenelle Forest
Audubon member Linda Dennis was recognized recently for her volunteer work at the
Fontenelle Forest Nature Association.
An article in the April - June issue of The
Leaflet follows the time she has spent working with birds
of prey, beginning with volunteering for Raptor
Recovery. She later volunteered at Fontenelle as an
educator, working with an injured Rough-legged Hawk and
teaching proper bird handling.
"I feel privileged to be able to work with the
birds and love watching the public's reactions to these
awe-inspiring animals," said Linda.
Currently Linda works at the Gifford Farm
Education Center as a Team Leader and staffs the Neale
Woods Nature Center during the weekends it is open in
spring
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and fall.
From 1999-2006, Linda was associated with ASO as a volunteer with the Omaha Raptor Team,
bringing the birds to schools, civic organizations, and others.
On the ASO Board, she serves as Director, and alongside Nancy Williams she co-chairs the
Program Committee. In the past she held the positions of
Recording Secretary and Director.
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Audubon Society
Membership Application
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Addresses to Remember
President George W. Bush
The White House,1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington D.C. 20500-0001
Comments: 202-456-1111; fax: 202-456-2993
Senator Ben Nelson
U.S. Senate, Washington DC 20510;
202-224-6551; fax 202-228-0012; Lincoln: 402-437-5246; Omaha
391-3411; Omaha address: 7602 Pacific St, #205, 68114
Senator Chuck Hagel
U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510-2705
Omaha Address: 9900 Nicholas St, Suite 325,
Omaha 68114
Phone: (202) 224-4224; Fax: (202) 224-5213
Omaha phone: (402) 758-8981
Representative Lee Terry
U.S. House of Representatives,Washington,
DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4155 ; Fax: (202) 226-5452
Omaha Address: 11717 Burt St, Omaha 68154
Omaha phone: (402) 397-9944
Representative Jeff Fortenberry
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington,
DC 20515Phone: (202) 225-4806
Lincoln phone: (402) 438-1598
Lincoln Address:
Governor Dave Heineman
Capitol Bldg, Box 94848 Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2244; Fax: 471-6031
Mayor Mike Fahey
Omaha/Douglas Civic Center
1819 Farnam St, Omaha NE 68183
Phone: 444-5000 Hot Line: 444-5555
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The Audubon Magazine and your
membership card will be sent to this address:
Name_______________________________________________
Street______________________________________________
City______________________________State_____________
Zip Code__________Phone:_______________________
Email:_________________________________
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Introductory Membership
National Audubon & Local Chapter
(1st & 2nd Year $20)
Make check payable to National Audubon Society
Mail to Audubon Society of Omaha
19612 Ridgeway Road
Plattsmouth NE 68048
PO 3
7XCH
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Memorials
The Audubon Society of Omaha greatly appreciates the memorials
it receives.
When sending your gift, please identify the person you wish to
memorialize and the name and address of the person to be notified.
Mail to Audubon Society of Omaha, P. O. Box 3542 ,Omaha NE
68103-0542
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If you find an injured bird of prey,
please contact a Raptor Recovery Center volunteer
at 402-731-9869.
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Bequests
A bequest to Audubon is a gift to those who will succeed us; a gift
to secure our natural heritage.
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