Officers

of Big Bluestem Audubon

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President	Tim Garner	Send Message
Vice-president	Doug Harr	Send Message
Secretary	Charli Hanway	Send Message
Treasurer	Heather Sanders	Send Message
Board Member	Olivia DeWitt	Send Message
Board Member	Janet Gebler	Send Message
Board Member	Kristi Harkins	Send Message
Board Member	Tyler Morrison	Send Message

Upcoming Events

5/9/2026
BIRDATHON fundraiser !!!

Go birdwatching. Count bird species. Get sponsors to donate to this event, the #1 fundraiser for Big Bluestem Audubon Society's mission for 28 years running.

Proceeds fund outdoor education, partner with other organziations to purchase critical wildlife habitat in Story and Boone counties, and raise awareness of the importance of birds and a healthy natural world.

If you are participating in any other bird-related event on May 9th, PLEASE combine it with Birdathon, see how many birds you can see and help other dedicated Birdathon participants raise a few more dollars!

For questions or more information, use the Contact Form on this website.

5/9/2026
Birding Festival at Wild Birds Unlimited, Ames
Owner Todd Burras is hosting the Birding Festival at the Wild Birds Unlimited store on May 9. More details will be coming as it gets closer, but there will be several displays from conservation groups and activities for kids. Also, speakers will share expertise on birding, and you have several opportunities to go on a bird walk throughout the day. This event is in celebration of the World Migratory Bird Day that is this same weekend. The store has many neat things to purchase for your home and yard regarding birds and the outdoors. Thanks Todd for putting this large event together.

5/9/2026
Bird Walk at the Young's property north of Ames

Join us for a bird walk at the Young property. 8:00 am, with breakfast following hosted by the Young family!. Last year several of you went on this & had a great time. RSVP if you plan to attend by using the contact form on this website.

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General Resources

Iowa Audubon statewide coalition of Audubon Chapters and other local birding groups in Iowa
Iowa Ornithologists' Union statewide organization for all people interested in Iowa's birds
eBird a handy tool for tracking your bird sightings and contributing to a global picture
All About Birds ID help and other interesting information from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology

Iowa Audubon
statewide coalition of Audubon Chapters and other local birding groups in Iowa

Iowa Ornithologists' Union
statewide organization for all people interested in Iowa's birds

eBird
a handy tool for tracking your bird sightings and contributing to a global picture

All About Birds
ID help and other interesting information from the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology