Kalamazoo Audubon Society

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Audubon Chapter

About

The Audubon Society of Kalamazoo (ASK) has been a cornerstone of bird and wildlife conservation in Southwest Michigan since 1945. With over 300 active members, this dedicated organization leads the region's efforts to protect birds and their natural habitats through education, community engagement, and environmental advocacy. ASK offers monthly educational programs, field trips to local and regional natural areas, classroom presentations reaching over 1,000 students annually, and maintains a comprehensive lending library of bird-related resources. The organization actively supports local conservation initiatives, including stewardship of the Kalamazoo Peregrine Falcon webcam and community outreach on bird safety and environmental issues. By joining ASK, members become part of a vibrant community committed to bird conservation, nature education, and outdoor recreation while supporting initiatives that protect birds and their habitats for future generations.

Programs

Monthly bird and nature programs
Guided birding field trips
Monthly e-newsletter
Christmas Bird Count
Annual Meeting with bird walk and potluck
Free classroom bird presentations
Community presentations on bird-related topics
Lending library of bird-related books, videos, and CDs
Rare Bird Alert network
Beginning Birding Walks
Great Backyard Bird Count participation

Focus Areas

Native PlantsBird HabitatEducation