Invasive tamarisk pose a serious threat to bird habitat at Gillmor Sanctuary. Because of this, we wanted to see if tamarisk removal is something that could grow into a major volunteer effort. On September 10, volunteers and staff armed with shears and loppers gathered to tackle this problem. Read more |
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Staff and volunteers removing tamarisk at Gillmor Sanctuary. Photo: Craig Provost |
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In Grand Junction, Colorado, Grand Valley Audubon Society owns and manages the Audubon Nature Preserve—almost 60 acres along the Colorado River that are home to many wetland birds. This can be hard for a small, volunteer-run chapter, but with dedication and help from Audubon and other groups, they’ve had a big impact. Learn how |
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Hooded Merganser. Photo: Raymond Hennessy/Audubon Photography Awards |
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