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LAST CHANCE AUDUBON SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

We are excited to announce the application process for the 2023-2024 High School Scholarship. This helps college students pay for expenses while pursuing studies in conservation, habitat protection, and/or restoration of value to avian and other wildlife species. To apply, please visit the Last Chance Audubon scholarship homepage. 

DECEMBER 2023 PROGRAM AT MONTANA WILD

Winter Birds of the Helena Valley

Presenter – Sharon Dewart-Hansen

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – 7:00PM                            Montana WILD, 2668 Broadwater Ave.                          Free – All Are Welcome

One of our favorite birding events is the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). This program is an enjoyable and informative way to review and prepare for the CBC. Using her photography of our winter birds, our speaker, Sharon Dewart-Hansen, will focus on the birds most likely to be seen in the Helena Valley during this winter count. At this program you can join in with other winter birders, hone your birding skills, and enjoy Sharon’s exceptional photography. Information on the logistics of the upcoming CBC, to be held December 16^th, will be discussed by Coburn Currier. This will also give you an opportunity to sign up to participate in this year’s count. Read more…

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT 2023 

Last Chance Audubon is pleased to announce that in December, we will holding our annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for all participants.  This year’s CBC will be held on Saturday December 16^th. We will be gathering at our familiar location, Family Roots Restaurant (Formerly Jorgenson’s Restaurant) at 7am to receive section assignments. Participants will depart before 8am and head to their sections. We will gather after the day’s survey at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 5:30pm for a potluck and to share stories and adventures from the day. All are welcome to join in this family friendly event. There are half day and full day assignments, and section leaders are very accommodating to participant’s needs. Please contact Coburn Currier (clcurrier@hotmail.com) to sign up, and Coburn can answer any questions you may have as well! See you on the 16^th!

BEASLEY TRAIL DEDICATION

On Sunday September 12, 2021, LCAS dedicated a new trail at Spring Meadow Lake State Park. The trail was officially named the Jane Beasley Memorial Trail and is complete with decomposed granite foundation, weed remediation and signage. This project was a collaborative effort by LCAS, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Montana Conservation Corps. The dedication hosted a variety of speakers and a hike along the new trail. Members of the Shull/Beasley family were on hand for a sign unveiling. Read more…