September 1, 2022 — Birdseed Order Deadline Approaches

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is September 30. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

July 14, 2022 — Northwest Illinois Audubon 41st Annual Banquet and Program on Wednesday, September 6, 2022

Science, Spirit and Stories by Stephen Hager, PhD. Also featured: a silent auction of nature-oriented books, photos, games, foodstuffs, “expert-guided nature activities,” gift certificates and more.

May 17, 2022 — Local Foods Brochure

A useful guide to locally grown foods in northwest Illinois is attached for your use. If you’d like to distribute additional copies, they may be picked up from the University of Illinois Extension office at Highland Community College.

September 9, 2021 — Birdseed Order Deadline Approaches

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 1. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

April 27, 2021 — Local Foods Brochure

A useful guide to locally grown foods in northwest Illinois is attached for your use. If you’d like to distribute additional copies, they may be picked up from the University of Illinois Extension office at Highland Community College.

April 2, 2021 — Freeport is… For The Birds

Northwest Illinois Audubon Society along with the Freeport Art Museum, Freeport Public Library, Winneshiek Players and Boys & Girls Club of Freeport & Stephenson County are offering events for all ages over the next months – all centered around birds!

September 10, 2020 — Birdseed Order Deadline Approaches

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 2. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

January 24, 2020 — Northwest Illinois Audubon 39th Annual Banquet and Program on Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Photographic Reflections on Global Weirding by Stephen Hager, PhD. Also featured: a silent auction of nature-oriented books, photos, games, foodstuffs, “expert-guided nature activities,” gift certificates and more.

October 10, 2019 — Vulnerable Birds in Stephenson County

The National Audubon Society released Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink, which states that 389 bird species are at risk of extinction in a warming world.

September 9, 2019 — Birdseed Order Deadline Approaches

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 4. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

March 20, 2019 — Local Foods Brochure

A useful guide to locally grown foods in northwest Illinois is attached for your use. If you’d like to distribute additional copies, they may be picked up from the University of Illinois Extension office at Highland Community College.

February 13, 2019 — Northwest Illinois Audubon 38th Annual Banquet and Program on Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Photographer David C. Olson takes us on a visual journey through the natural world. Also featured: a silent auction of nature-oriented books, photos, games, foodstuffs, “expert-guided nature activities,” gift certificates and more.

November 28, 2018 — Carrie Newcomer Returns to Freeport on August 24, 2019

“Sanctuary,” a free public concert featuring Carrie Newcomer with pianist Gary Walters, celebrates the 20^th anniversary of Audubon’s Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve. Join us at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center, H201, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. No advanced seating.

August 28, 2018 — Birdseed Order Deadline Approaches

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 5. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

February 12, 2018 — Northwest Illinois Audubon 37th Annual Banquet and Program on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Michael R. Jeffords and Susan L. Post, authors of Curious Encounters with the Natural World: From Grumpy Spiders to Hidden Tigers, have circled the globe and explored their neighborhood collecting images and tales. Also featured: a silent auction of nature-oriented books, photos, games, foodstuffs, “expert-guided nature activities,” gift certificates and more.

September 14, 2017 — Birdseed Order

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 6. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

April 21, 2017 — Local Foods Brochure

A useful guide to locally grown foods in northwest Illinois is attached for your use. If you’d like to distribute additional copies, they may be picked up from the University of Illinois Extension office at Highland Community College.

February 20, 2017 — Northwest Illinois Audubon 36th Annual Banquet and Program on Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Corrine Daniels, B.S., nursery director at Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries, presents “Native Habitat as Landscape.” Also featured: a silent auction of nature-oriented books, photos, games, foodstuffs, “expert-guided nature activities,” gift certificates and more.

September 16, 2016 — Birdseed Order

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 7. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

May 2, 2016 — Local Foods Brochure

A useful guide to locally grown foods in northwest Illinois is attached for your use. If you’d like to distribute additional copies, they may be picked up from the University of Illinois Extension office at Highland Community College.

February 16, 2016 — Northwest Illinois Audubon 35th Annual Banquet and Program on Tuesday, April 12, 2016

The origin of the insect order Odonata dates back over 300 million years to a time when dragonflies with two and a half foot wingspans ruled the air. Today these successful aquatic insects represent a diverse group of animals with a complex life cycle. The 100 plus species known from Illinois can be excellent wetland indicators and are truly fascinating to observe. Experience an image intensive, up close and personal presentation of this intriguing, and visually splendid, group of insects presented by Marla Garrison of McHenry County College.

February 5, 2016 — Field Trip to Nicholas Conservatory

We will host a field trip to the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, 354 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL 61107, on Friday, February 5, 2016. Attendance is limited and sign-ups are required by January 28.

August 6, 2015 — Birdseed Order

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 2. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

May 9, 2015 — Local Foods Brochure

A useful guide to locally grown foods in northwest Illinois is attached for your use. If you’d like to distribute additional copies, they may be picked up from the University of Illinois Extension office at Highland Community College.

September 8, 2014 — Birdseed Order

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 3. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

May 17, 2013 — Local Foods Brochure

A useful guide to locally grown foods in northwest Illinois is attached for your use. If you’d like to distribute additional copies, they may be picked up from the University of Illinois Extension office at Highland Community College.

February 13, 2013 — Northwest Illinois Audubon 32nd Annual Banquet and Program on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The movie The Big Year hit the box office in 2011. Sanford Komito, played by Owen Wilson in The Big Year, actually had his big year in 1998 when he spotted 748 birds from Jan. 1 – Dec. 31. This is the highest number of bird species spotted by any birder in one year. Our banquet program will feature Sanford Komito, who will talk about the history of the American Birding Association’s Big Year and share pictures of the highlights of his Big Year. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Sanford questions about his birding experiences.

November 1, 2012 — Northwest Illinois Audubon Society Accepts Gift of Land

Northwest Illinois Audubon Society is pleased to announce the acceptance of a generous gift of land from Mrs. Joanne Styles. The nearly 50 acres of land located at the headwaters of Silver Creek two miles south of the town of Leaf River will be maintained as a bird sanctuary and will be used to educate people of all ages about nature.

September 14, 2012 — Birdseed Order

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 5. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

September 12, 2011 — Birdseed Order

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is September 30th. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.

Saturday, July 30, 2011 — Elkhorn Creek Butterfly Festival

1-5 p.m., Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve

July 10, 2011 — Local Foods Brochure

A useful guide to locally grown foods in northwest Illinois is attached for your use. If you’d like to distribute additional copies, they may be picked up from the University of Illinois Extension office at Highland Community College.

September 15, 2010 — CHEEP! Birdseed Order

The deadline for ordering NIAS birdseed is October 2. A wide variety of high-quality seed is available at bargain prices – and part of your costs is tax deductible.
Audubon coffee can also be ordered at this time.

May 20, 2010 — Local Foods Brochure

A useful guide to locally grown foods in northwest Illinois is attached for your use. If you’d like to distribute additional copies, they may be picked up from the University of Illinois Extension office at Highland Community College.

October 12, 2009 — ‘350!’ – Get in the Picture to Save the Planet

On Saturday October 24, concerned citizens from Northwest Illinois are invited to gather at Highland Community College in Freeport to be part of a world-wide effort to save the planet. The theme of the gathering, locally co-sponsored by the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society and the Highland Environmental Awareness Club, is ‘350!’

August 20, 2009 — Whooo’ Are These Owls?

Mark Spreyer, a Midwestern expert on owls, will present the program at the September meeting of the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society on Tuesday evening September 1 at Oakdale. This opportunity for a face-to-face visit with our hooting friends will be certain to amaze you and entertain your family.

August 17, 2009 — A Butterfly Festival!

On Saturday afternoon, August 29, the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will sponsor a ‘Butterfly Festival’ at its Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve south and east of Freeport. The public is welcome – especially families who are looking for a fun and educational event in the out-of-doors.

April 20, 2009 — Local Count of Sandhill Cranes Hits Record High

A record high number of Sandhill Cranes was recorded in Stephenson County on Saturday, April 18 when 28 members of the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society participated in the 34th Annual Midwest Crane Count. Included in the count of 31 cranes were 7 nesting pairs.

March 31, 2009 — Audubon Banquet Open to All — Even Hummingbirds

The 28^th annual banquet of the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will be held Wednesday, April 15 at 6pm at Embury United Methodist Church in Freeport.

“Hummingbirds and How to Attract Them” will be the topic of the program which begins at 7pm. Both the banquet and the program are open to the public.

March 9, 2009 — Use a ‘Kill-a-Watt Meter’ to Save Energy and Save Money

Local citizens will be able to save money on their electric bills thanks to recent gifts to the Freeport Public and Highland Community College libraries. The devices, called ‘Kill-a-Watt meters,’ were distributed to the libraries by students in the Aquin and Freeport High School Student Servant Leadership programs …

February 21, 2009 — Ten Years of Biodiversity Conservation

The tenth anniversary of the local Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve will be celebrated at the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society’s public meeting in Freeport on Tuesday, March 3. Located just ten miles south of Freeport…