The Juneau Audubon Society was honored to host a community potluck at Sandy Beach while honoring board members past and present.
Thanks to an Active Juneau Audubon Society Board
By Marsha Squires
Even though the JAS Board takes a hiatus from monthly meetings May through August, don’t think things haven’t been happening. Spring 2022 has been full of events and accomplishments in bird education, conservation, and research. Take a look at the list of achievements and where our energy is focused on serving our community and its members:
· Face-to-face guided bird walks returned to the trails Two Berners Bay cruises offered more than 170 passengers the beauty of birding with accomplished storytellers and naturalists
· New technology was tried: Eventbrite for walk registrations
· JAS partnered with Annie Kaill’s Gallery and artist Evon Zerbetz
· A low-tide walk occurred, and one more is scheduled for July 15
(Please register on Eventbrite at bit.ly/jas-eventbrite!)
· A partnership with Alaska State Parks allowed posts of “Caution: Nesting Area” signs in critical habitat on Portland Island
· Research on Tree Swallow nesting continues with close to 65 boxes monitored weekly
· A college intern was hired to support the Arctic Tern research project and other related work
· The Global Big Day and World Migratory Bird Day events spurred a bonanza of birding on eBird and in southeast Alaska
· Several articles regarding birding, events, and citizen science were written and appeared in local media
· KTOO radio spots have happened and are going to continue every Friday through August
· A long-standing partnership with Icy Strait Birding Tours supported JAS to employ a local artist to create two interpretive signs for the Hoonah Harbor. The manufacturing process is beginning.
· A new Instagram account was created and shout-outs to followers have been timely, professional, and eye-catching JAS partook in the first meeting regarding the Juneau-Douglas Second Crossing
· And finally, a JAS board retreat is being planned for late August
Thank you to all JAS Board members and volunteers for a successful and full spring season.
