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Archive for October 2012
Supporting America’s Great Watershed Initiative
Things at Audubon International have been especially busy (and exciting) over the past few months, and there are a seemingly endless number of “blog worthy” topics to write about. That said, I thought it would be worthwhile to take the time to highlight one of the important regional efforts (actually, in many ways it’s more…
Read MoreEnhancing habitat when there is no more space
There comes a time when a property has been evaluated, low use areas are naturalized, the property is re-evaluated, and more areas are naturalized. This process might, and probably should, occur numerous times. There comes the point, however, that naturalization is maximized and further reducing heavily maintained areas will disturb the purpose of the property, whether…
Read MoreStill On The Bucket List
Although I have visited Bahia Beach Resort several times over the years, I have never had the opportunity to actually participate in one activity that is on my bucket list. In addition to rainforest and river, there ar two miles of Atlantic Ocean beach along the northern border of Bahia Beach Resort. This beach supports…
Read MoreAudubon International Names a New Program Manager
Following the conclusion of an extensive search and candidate review process, Audubon International is very excited to announce that Joanna Nadeau has been selected as the new Program Manager for the Sustainable Communities Program. Joanna reported for duty on October 15, 2012. As Program Manager, Joanna will serve as a senior staff member of a…
Read MoreMaking Memories
Many trees have been lost on Audubon International members sites along the coastal areas in the last few years due to the numerous devastating hurricanes and tropical storms in those parts of the country. Seeing those trees toppled down has been heartbreaking for staff and residents that spent many hours and dollars preserving them during…
Read MoreHaving fun while reducing waste
I had the great pleasure of visiting our only Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary amusement park, Silver Dollar City, in Branson, MO. The park was closed for the day, so the usual squeals, screams, and laughter, as well as the wafting smells of fried dough and burgers, were missing. I recognize that a fully patronized amusement park…
Read MorePersistence Pays
Although the economy has side-lined many education projects these past few years for our members, as I travel across the country, I am beginning to see member projects that are being completed. Such is the case at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Sports Complex in Arlington, Texas. Even before the project was built, way back…
Read MoreDocument now while the sun shines
As the season draws to a close for many of our northern property managers and starts up for southern properties, now is a good time to think about collecting documentation regarding your outdoor stewardship efforts. Wildlife InventorySpring is the best time to do a wildlife inventory, primarily because during the mating season the male birds…
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