Experience tells us that some of the best ideas have come from you - our users. Tell us what you think about our organization, about our web site, what new features you would like to see, or anything else that comes to mind. All of your comments and suggestions are welcome.
Officers
President
Jody Millar - 2020
Vice President
Bernadene Bowles - 2020
Treasurer
Vacant
Secretary
Cathy White - 2021
Board Members
Tim Murphy - 2020
Brian Peer - 2021
Janelle Swanberg - 2021
Teri & Sherif Ragheb - 2020
Committee Chairs
Conservation - Vacant
Field Trips - Board Members
Membership - Vacant
Newsletter - Jason Monson
jmonson75@hotmail.com
Publicity - Vacant
Mississippi Currents is published quarterly by the Quad City Audubon Society P.O. Box 81 Bettendorf, IA 52722 www.quadcityaudubon.org Direct all general emails to: qcaudubon@gmail.com
~~ Bald Eagle, photo by Jody Millar
The Quad City Audubon Society (QCAS) is dedicated to the enjoyment of birds, a better understanding of the natural world, stewardship of natural areas and habitats, fellowship, improvement of community awareness of environmental issues, and education of youth for the benefit of future generations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
All events are open to the public:
Thursday, December 8, 2022. Public Meeting 7:00 pm – Pie Night, Butterworth Center. Join fellow bird-lovers for this fun annual tradition! You're welcome to bring a pie to share, OR just bring yourselves for some bird-related fun! If you have photos that you'd like to share, please email them to BD-Peer@wiu.edu several days beforehand. There will also be a "bird quiz" like no other you've experienced. Prizes will be given!
Wednesday, December 14 - January 5, 2023. The Christmas Bird Count. Select an area that you would be interested in participating and sign up with Kelly McKay (309-235-4661). The areas for QC Audubon Christmas Bird Count are as follows. Clinton/Savanna; Eastern Knox County; Princeton/Camanche; Louisa County; Burlington Iowa; Davenport (Quad Cities); Sterling/Rock Falls, Illinois; Western Mercer County; Muscatine; Andalusia/Buffalo; Buchanan County; Bald Bluff; Eastern Mercer County; Northwest Clayton County; Southeast Clayton County; Call Kelly McKay for more information 309-235-4661.
January 6-8, 2023— Bald Eagle Days at the QC Expo Center, Rock Island, IL. Looking for volunteers to help participants observe Bald Eagles. If interested, contact us at QCAudubon@gmail.com
February 11, 2023 - Smith Island, Lock & Dam 14 winter walk with Dr. Brian Peer, 9:00 am, Lock & Dam 14 parking lot, LeClaire, Iowa.
March 11, 2023 - Princeton Wildlife Management Area spring waterfowl walk. Meet at the Princeton Wildlife Management Area boat ramp (south end of management area) 8:00 am. For questions contact QCAudubon@gmail.com